Senior Interior Designer

Company Description

Alturas Homes is a design-driven home builder focused on delivering high-quality, thoughtfully curated homes with a streamlined and predictable experience. From production communities to custom homes in Tamarack Resort, we prioritize craftsmanship, efficiency, and an elevated customer experience.

Role Description

The Lead Interior Designer is responsible for leading all custom home projects as well as designing high-impact luxury spec homes and setting the overall design vision for Alturas Homes. This role blends client-facing design, high-level product design, and department leadership, ensuring that both custom homes and luxury spec homes elevate the Alturas brand.

Key Responsibilities

1. Custom Home Design & Client Experience (Primary Focus)

• Lead all client selection meetings for custom homes
• Guide clients through a structured, high-touch design process
• Develop fully curated interior and exterior design packages
• Ensure all selections are finalized prior to construction start
• Balance creativity with budget, constructability, and timelines

2. Luxury Spec Home Design

• Design interior packages for select high-visibility or luxury spec homes
• Establish the design direction for key showcase properties
• Ensure these homes set the standard for quality, innovation, and market appeal
• Collaborate with Marketing to ensure strong visual presentation and storytelling

3. Design Leadership & Department Oversight

• Maintain the overall design vision and standards for Alturas Homes
• Provide direction and support to the Production Interior Design Manager
• Ensure alignment between custom, luxury spec, and production design
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, quality, and efficiency

4. Furniture, Staging, & Custom Client Offerings

• Source and present furniture packages for custom home clients
• Curate furnishings that align with the architectural and interior design vision
• Coordinate ordering, delivery, and installation with vendors when applicable
• Elevate the overall client experience through thoughtful, cohesive design
• Execute staging for model and luxury spec homes based on established design direction

5. Product Development & Materials

• Lead the evolution of Alturas’ material library and standard selections
• Research and introduce new products, finishes, and design trends
• Evaluate vendors and materials based on quality, cost, and scalability
• Ensure the design offering remains current, competitive, and elevated

6. Vendor & Trade Coordination

• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to confirm product availability and lead times
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key design partners
• Troubleshoot product or material issues proactively

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Sales to align product with buyer preferences and market demand
• Collaborate with Marketing on renderings, model homes, and visual assets
• Work closely with Construction to ensure design intent is executed in the field

8. Showroom & Design Center Management

• Maintain organization and presentation of the design center showroom at Tamarack Resort
• Ensure samples, displays, and materials are current and well-stocked
• Create a clean, professional, and inspiring environment for client meetings
• Manage sample inventory and vendor materials

Qualifications

• 5 years of residential interior design experience (custom home experience preferred)
• Strong client-facing and presentation skills
• Proven ability to design high-end or luxury homes
• Deep understanding of construction documents and build processes
• Strong design sensibility with the ability to balance creativity and budget
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

What Success Looks Like

• Custom clients have a seamless, elevated design experience
• Luxury spec homes stand out in the market and elevate the brand
• Design across all homes is cohesive and intentional
• Production design runs smoothly under clear direction
• The design department is proactive, aligned, and continuously improving