Lead Interior Designer – Luxury Residential & Commercial

Lead Interior Designer – Luxury Residential & Commercial

Nicole Arnold Interiors | Dallas/Carrollton, TX | Full-Time | In-Person

Are you an experienced interior designer who is ready to take greater ownership of projects, lead clients with confidence and create exceptional interiors without giving up the energy and collaboration of a boutique design firm?

Nicole Arnold Interiors is looking for a Lead Interior Designer to join our award-winning Dallas-area firm.

We specialize in luxury residential interiors and commercial office environments, creating highly personalized spaces for discerning clients. Our reputation has been built not only on great design, but on delivering an organized, polished and exceptional client experience from concept through installation.

This is not an entry-level or production-only design position.

We're looking for an experienced designer who can think creatively, manage projects, confidently interact with clients and take ownership of the details required to bring sophisticated interiors to life.

You'll work closely with our Principal while also having the autonomy to lead assigned projects and client relationships.

THE OPPORTUNITYAs a Lead Interior Designer, you'll be involved in projects from initial concept through final installation.

You'll have the opportunity to:

Lead assigned residential and commercial design projectsDevelop sophisticated design concepts and translate them into complete spacesWork directly with clients and confidently present recommendationsSource furniture, fabrics, lighting, art, accessories and custom piecesCollaborate closely with our Principal and design teamManage project details, budgets, timelines and vendor relationshipsMentor and provide direction to less-experienced team members as appropriateParticipate in installations and see your designs through to completionAttend industry markets, conferences and vendor eventsContinue developing toward greater design and project leadership within the firmWe're a small, highly collaborative team, which means your ideas matter and your contribution is visible.

WHAT YOUR WEEK MIGHT LOOK LIKEOne day you may be developing the furnishing plan for a luxury residence and sourcing the perfect statement pieces.

The next, you might be presenting a design concept to a client, reviewing custom furniture specifications with a vendor or solving a field condition with the project team.

You may also be:

Creating space plans and drawingsDeveloping design concepts and material palettesPreparing client presentationsBuilding and managing FF&E selectionsCreating project budgets and pricing custom piecesReviewing proposals and specificationsLeading client meetings on behalf of the PrincipalCommunicating with vendors, trades and workroomsVisiting project sitesParticipating in installations and stylingIf you enjoy both the creative and client-facing sides of interior design, you'll feel at home here.

WHO WILL THRIVE HEREYou're an experienced interior designer with strong taste and equally strong follow-through.

You know that beautiful design is only part of delivering a successful luxury project. Organization, communication, responsiveness and attention to detail matter just as much.

You're comfortable making decisions and presenting your ideas, but you're also collaborative and enjoy working with other talented people.

Most importantly, you take ownership.

When you're responsible for a project, you naturally think ahead: What needs to happen next? What could become a problem? What does the client need from us? How do we keep this moving?

You likely describe yourself as:

Creative and design-drivenConfident with clientsHighly organizedProactive rather than reactiveComfortable managing multiple projectsDetail-orientedResourceful when problems ariseCollaborative without requiring constant directionComfortable working in a fast-paced boutique firmPassionate about sophisticated interiors and exceptional client serviceWHAT WE'RE LOOKING FORRequired:

5+ years of professional interior design experienceSignificant experience with high-end residential interior design and furniture sourcingProven ability to independently manage significant portions of a design projectStrong FF&E sourcing and specification experienceExperience presenting designs directly to clientsStrong space-planning skillsProficiency in AutoCAD or Chief ArchitectExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational and project-management abilitiesAbility to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneouslyBachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field preferredBonus experience:

Studio DesignerPhotoshopAsana or similar project-management platformsCustom furniture design and pricingLuxury residential installationsCommercial office interiorsWHY NICOLE ARNOLD INTERIORS?We're serious about exceptional design—but we also believe the experience of creating it should be rewarding.

You'll join an established, growing firm with strong systems and processes, a collaborative team and a reputation for delivering exceptional interiors and client experiences.

We offer:

Meaningful creative responsibility and project ownershipDirect collaboration with the firm's PrincipalOpportunity to grow into greater leadership within the firmExposure to sophisticated residential and commercial projectsAttendance at industry markets and eventsOngoing access to manufacturers and product representativesProfessional development opportunities401(k)Paid time offFlexible schedulingEmployee purchasing discountsPerformance bonusesReferral commissionsCOMPENSATION$80,000–$95,000 annually, commensurate with experience

We are looking for the right long-term addition to our team and will consider compensation based on the candidate's experience, technical abilities, client-management skills and ability to independently lead projects.

Location: Carrollton/Addison, Texas
Position: Full-time, in-person

READY FOR YOUR NEXT DESIGN CHAPTER?If you're an accomplished designer who loves creating beautiful spaces but is also ready for greater ownership, client leadership and influence within a growing firm, we'd love to meet you.

Please submit your resume and portfolio showcasing residential interior design work.

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Skills:
Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Conferences, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Design Services, Detail Oriented, Follow Through, Furniture, Furniture Design, Interior Design, Leadership, Mentoring, Multitasking, Office Furniture Design, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Sales Presentation, Team Player, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Writing Skills, eSourcing

Nicole Arnold Interiors