What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Interior Designer position at Boca Grande Interiors?
About Us
A luxury custom home builder/remodeler and interior design firm is seeking an experienced Associate Interior Designer to join our team in Boca Grande, Florida.
This position will support the Lead Designer across high-end residential new construction, renovation, and furnishing projects. The Associate Designer will be involved throughout the design process, including space planning, design development, selections, sourcing, documentation, client coordination, site involvement, and project execution.
We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated individual with a strong design foundation and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, boutique environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, professional, and eager to continue developing their skills within the residential design industry.
Responsibilities
- Develop space plans, furniture layouts, design concepts, mood boards, finish palettes, and material selections
- Prepare and update floor plans, furniture plans, reflected ceiling plans, interior elevations, and other design drawings in AutoCAD
- Evaluate furniture placement, circulation, scale, proportion, clearances, and functionality when developing residential layouts
- Source and specify FF&E, lighting, plumbing, fabrics, wallcoverings, finishes, accessories, and related materials
- Prepare client presentations, proposals, specifications, selection schedules, and project documentation
- Coordinate with clients, vendors, showrooms, contractors, trades, and workrooms throughout each phase of a project
- Track selections, pricing, lead times, approvals, purchasing, production, shipping, receiving, delivery, and installation
- Participate in client meetings, site visits, field measurements, installations, styling, and project photography
- Maintain organized project files, specifications, samples, and outstanding-item lists while ensuring timely follow-up
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of professional interior design experience required
- Residential interior design, custom home, or remodeling experience strongly preferred
- Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or related field preferred
- Strong space-planning skills with an understanding of furniture layouts, circulation, clearances, scale, proportion, and residential functionality
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, including preparation and modification of floor plans, furniture plans, and interior elevations
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings and understand dimensions, scale, and drafting conventions
- Strong understanding of residential finishes, furnishings, materials, and construction
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and follow-up items while working both independently and collaboratively
- Professional communication skills when working with clients, vendors, contractors, and trades
- Experience with SketchUp, Canva, Microsoft Office, and similar design software preferred
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
- Must be available to work in person in Boca Grande, Florida
This position is well suited for a designer ready to take on greater responsibility in both the creative and technical development of residential interiors, contribute meaningfully to project execution, and continue advancing within a high-end design environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 45.0 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Interior design: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $33