Lead Interior Designer, Luxury Residential

This is a leadership role, open to an experienced lead or a senior designer ready to run a team. The Lead Interior Designer runs our interiors team and its projects. You'll manage and develop the designers, own the technical documentation and quality control, and serve as a primary client contact from concept through installation. You'll work directly with the studio's principal to grow the interior design projects and deliver quality projects. This is a full time, hybrid position. About Boutique Residential Design Studio We're a boutique residential design studio designing custom luxury homes and major renovations throughout greater Houston, across Texas, and in other states. Our designers are involved from the first concept through construction and final install. We're a small team with high standards, and everyone here owns real work. Description About us We're a boutique residential design full-service studio. We deliver architectural design through interiors for custom luxury homes and major renovations throughout greater Houston, across Texas, and in other states. Our team is involved from the first concept through construction and final install. We're a small team with high standards, and everyone here owns real work. What you'll do Manage and mentor the interior design team: delegate, set priorities, and hold the team accountable for quality and deadlines Build the workflows, design standards, and quality control processes the team runs on Lead client presentations, design reviews, and selections meetings, and own the client experience from concept through final install Run multiple projects at once, managing schedules, deliverables, and coordination with architects, builders, vendors, and trades Review and sign off on all interior documentation: elevations, millwork and cabinetry drawings, and finish, fixture, lighting, hardware, and appliance schedules Review shop drawings, submittals, and samples, and answer and field questions during construction Lead concept development and selections across finishes, fixtures, furnishings, textiles, and custom pieces, and oversee procurement through installation Partner with the principal to grow the interior design standards and improve efficiency and project profitability What you bring 7+ years of luxury residential interior design experience, with experience leading or mentoring other designers A degree in interior design, interior architecture or a related field A portfolio of completed high end residential or hospitality work Strong technical documentation skills: elevations, millwork, schedules, and shop drawing review Strong AutoCAD skills and working knowledge of MS Office Suite; SketchUp or Revit is a plus Experience with a design project management or procurement platform. Confidence leading client presentations and holding a design direction under pressure NCIDQ certification is a plus, but not required Valid driver's license, reliable transportation for local site visits, and the ability to travel occasionally for out of town projects What we offer Competitive salary and health benefits 401(k) with company match 3 Weeks paid time off 10 paid holidays Hybrid schedule, in Studio balanced with work from home To apply Submit your resume and a link to your portfolio of work.

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