Senior Interior Designer

Senior Interior Designer

Location: Greater Dallas Area

Working Style: In-Studio with Project Site Visits

Are you a confident interior designer who loves owning projects from concept to completion?

We’re looking for a Senior Interior Designer who is equal parts creative visionary and organized project driver, someone who wants to lead, not just participate. This is a studio where the culture is connected, happy, fun, relaxed, and trusting, and where the team genuinely enjoys working together and the projects they create. Senior Designers are empowered to take the reins as the creative director and primary client contact on their projects, with strong team support behind them to help execute the details.

If you thrive in an environment where autonomy, creativity, and collaboration coexist, this could be your next home.

What Defines Success in This Role

Strong organization and the ability to independently run projects
Creative confidence and design leadership
Excellent AutoCAD and technical documentation skills
Comfort working on construction sites and solving real-time design challenges
Confidence in discussing budgets and financial decisions with clients and vendors
Desire to truly own projects as their leader

What You’ll Do

Lead residential design projects from concept through installation with minimal supervision
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, builders, and vendors
Develop story-driven, lifestyle-centered design concepts aligned with the studio’s aesthetic
Create mood boards, hand sketches, and space plans (3D rendering is a plus)
Collaborate with CAD designers to develop detailed construction documentation
Manage project budgets, schedules, programming, and time & materials tracking (Studio Designer)
Select and specify finishes, materials, furniture, and fixtures appropriate to project scope and client level
Mentor and delegate to junior team members
Lead client presentations, project meetings, and site visits
Coordinate with contractors and consultants and resolve construction-related design challenges
Review shop drawings and submittals and support construction administration
Administer contracts, bids, and negotiations
Organize project priorities, team tasks, and timelines across multiple projects

Qualifications

5+ years of residential interior design experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or Architecture
Proven ability to deliver projects on time and on budget
Strong understanding of the full design process, including FF&E specification and project management
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Studio Designer, Asana, Photoshop, and PowerPoint
Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
Knowledge of cabinetry design, building systems, and codes is a plus
Ability to work autonomously while remaining highly collaborative
Resilience, problem-solving ability, and strong critical thinking skills

Why this opportunity: Senior Designers here aren’t just executors; they are leaders, storytellers, and creative directors. You’ll have the ownership, trust, and support to do your best work while growing professionally within a positive, energized team environment.

The Culture & Environment

Connected & Supportive: A team that collaborates and shares ideas freely

Happy & Fun: People genuinely enjoy their work and each other

Relaxed & Trusting: Leadership empowers designers to lead projects with autonomy

Creative & Service-Oriented: Beautiful design paired with exceptional client experience

For immediate review and consideration, contact: Alexandra "Alex" Davis - [email protected]

Interior Talent, Inc

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