Interior Design Associate

Role Overview We’re seeking an Interior Design Associate with 7–10 years of professional experience in both residential and commercial design. Transition into managing your own client list while collaborating with founders and studio staff Work directly with clients under the guidance of the founders: presentations, design development, and ongoing communication Produce and manage drawings, plans, elevations, and details in AutoCAD, including documentation suitable for coordination with architects, engineers, and contractors Prepare and maintain finish schedules, fixture schedules, and other key technical documents Build and maintain client presentations in Canva, including imagery, layouts, floor plans, and all specification materials Develop and manage specifications for furniture, fixtures, finishes, and decor (FF&E) Create and track project budgets; value engineer as needed to stay within client goals Manage project timelines, milestones, and coordination with vendors, contractors, and trades Oversee construction administration: attend regular site meetings, perform site visits and walk‑throughs, review contractor work, coordinate with architects, engineers, and other professional trades, manage punch lists, and ensure the design is executed to specification Handle FF&E procurement: proposals, POs, lead times, tracking, coordination of delivery and installation, and resolution of deficiencies/damages Track and manage your billable hours; stay on task, on time, and within budgetConduct site measurements, attend site and construction meetings, and participate in walk‑throughs Participate in sourcing, installs, punch lists, and styling days Renderings (plus): Experience with SketchUp or other 3D/AI‑based rendering tools is a strong added value. Degree in Interior Design or Architecture (required) 7–10 years of professional interior design experience (residential and commercial) Previous experience in a small boutique or high‑touch studio environment Proven ability to run projects independently while collaborating with studio leadership Strong construction documentation skills and comfort coordinating with contractors and consultants Demonstrated experience with construction administration, site visits, and coordinating with contractors, architects, engineers, and other professional trades to ensure design intent is maintained Solid understanding of billable hours, fees, and project budgets, with the discipline to manage them Confident, polished client‑facing communication skills (written and verbal) Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple active projects Alignment with our modern but classic aesthetic and design principles True self‑starter who can take direction from the founders and then run with it Comfortable with hands‑on work in the field: measuring, site visits, installs, moving furniture/props, and troubleshooting Calm, collaborative, and solutions‑oriented, especially around deadlines and installs Work Environment This is an in‑person studio role based in Savannah, GA. Our process is collaborative and tactile and requires physical presence for studio work, material reviews, client meetings, and frequent job site visits.