Senior Interior Designer

Senior Interior Designer | Westlake, OH | In-Office | Full Time

We are partnering with a boutique, fast-growing luxury residential design firm in Westlake, OH, to hire an experienced Senior Interior Designer who can bring elevated creativity, leadership, and technical expertise to an already high-performing team. This firm is in growth mode and is known for its transparent, motivating, collaborative, respectful, and trusting culture. Every project is a fully custom, high-end residential renovation or new build—designed with thoughtfulness, precision, and a sophisticated, timeless aesthetic.

About the Role: The Senior Interior Designer will lead luxury residential projects from concept through completion, acting as a creative authority and project driver from day one. This is a role for a designer who excels at both vision and execution—someone who can guide clients through an elevated design journey while managing the details that bring each space to life.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and development of high-end residential projects with minimal oversight.
• Manage and coordinate design teams, consultants, and vendors to maintain design excellence and alignment with the firm’s creative standards.
• Develop and present conceptual design ideas through sketches, mood boards, renderings, and 3D visualizations.
• Create detailed space plans, project schedules, budgets, and programming documents tailored to discerning residential clients.
• Curate luxury materials, finishes, custom furniture, lighting, fixtures, and full FF&E packages.
• Oversee project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure seamless execution and client satisfaction.
• Utilize project management software to track time, deliverables, and budgets.
• Prepare and review design and construction documents with an exceptional eye for detail and craftsmanship.
• Communicate confidently with clients, contractors, fabricators, and consultants throughout each project phase.
• Lead client presentations and project meetings with clarity, confidence, and polish.
• Manage bidding processes, contract administration, and construction oversight to uphold design intent.
• Review shop drawings, samples, and submittals for alignment with specifications.
• Mentor junior and intermediate designers, fostering growth and collaboration across the studio.
• Stay up to date on luxury residential design trends, materials, codes, and construction methods.
• Ensure every project reflects the firm’s elevated design philosophy and standard of excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design
• 5–7 years of professional experience in luxury residential interior design.
• Proven ability to lead projects from concept to installation with confidence and autonomy.
• Exceptional presentation, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Mastery of materials, finishes, custom furniture, and FF&E specification.
• Demonstrated success managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables in a fast-paced studio.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit preferred. Strong competency with Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed, with refined aesthetic judgment.
• A team player with leadership instincts and a strong sense of accountability.
• Creative, service-oriented, and able to balance artistry with practicality.
• ASID membership a plus.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a trusted design studio at an exciting stage of growth—where your creative vision, leadership, and craftsmanship will directly shape the future of the firm’s work.

For immediate review and consideration, contact: Alexandra "Alex" Davis- Alex@InteriorTalent.com

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