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Senior and Junior Interior Designer

London Walder Interior Design
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/19/2026

London Walder Interior Design is growing and seeking both a Junior Interior Designer and a Senior Interior Designer / Project Manager to join our team.

We are looking for highly organized, design-driven individuals who thrive in both creative and operational environments — people who are passionate about thoughtful, layered, highly livable design and who value excellence in both aesthetics and execution.

These roles offer the opportunity to contribute meaningfully within a collaborative, highly efficient studio environment. While responsibilities and leadership expectations will vary by experience level, both positions play an essential role in supporting exceptional project execution and delivering a deeply intentional client experience.

You will work closely with the Principal and team to ensure projects move efficiently, presentations are exceptionally thoughtful and technically sound, and clients feel supported, informed, and expertly guided through a process that is structured, intentional, and rooted in a warm, emotionally intelligent approach.


Open Positions

Junior Interior Designer

Ideal for an emerging designer eager to grow within a fast-paced residential design studio while building strong technical, organizational, and presentation skills.

Senior Interior Designer / Project Manager

Ideal for a highly experienced design professional who can confidently lead projects, presentations, client communication, team coordination, and project execution from concept through completion.


Key Responsibilities

Project Flow & Studio Operations Support

  • Support and/or manage project timelines to keep work moving efficiently and on schedule
  • Break complex information into clear next steps for yourself and the team
  • Assist with or lead project organization, scheduling coordination, and maintaining momentum throughout the design development process
  • Support project kick-offs by aligning on goals, priorities, budget, timeline, and strategy
  • Adapt to evolving processes and contribute positively to studio operations and workflow
  • Depending on experience level, independently oversee multiple projects simultaneously


Design Development

  • Develop and refine presentations with strong conceptual clarity, technical expertise, and thoughtfully layered design details.
  • Ensure every selection earns its place visually and functionally, aligning with the firms aesthetic.
  • Review all design details for accuracy, completeness, and quality prior to client delivery.
  • Listen, interpret and integrate client feedback seamlessly while maintaining a clear and confident point of view.
  • Deliver client-ready presentations with adequate time for internal review and refinement.


Client Meetings & Communication

  • Support or lead client meetings with confidence, clarity, and alignment to the firm’s vision.
  • Guide clients through the design development phase with emotional intelligence — keeping the process calm, decisive, and well-structured.
  • Capture decisions clearly and define next steps after each meeting to maintain momentum.
  • Anticipate client questions and proactively communicate updates to minimize follow-up.
  • Navigate challenges with composure, presenting thoughtful, composed solutions. 
  • Maintain an enthusiastic, client-first tone that helps clients feel genuinely cared for — confident the details are being handled on their behalf.


Team Collaboration 

  • Act as an extension of the Principal’s vision and expectations for workflow, project progression, and client experience, with level of leadership and ownership varying by experience
  • Collaborate closely with team members to maintain momentum, organization, and high standards across all phases of projects
  • Depending on experience level, provide or receive guidance, feedback, and timely reviews to support team growth and prevent bottlenecks
  • Step in proactively where needed to support design execution, studio operations, and overall client experience
  • Help maintain a calm, solutions-oriented studio culture through accountability, communication, adaptability, and collaboration
  • Depending on role and experience, assist with balancing workloads, shifting priorities, and keeping projects moving efficiently toward deadlines


Qualifications

Senior Interior Designer / Project Manager

  • 5 years of residential interior design experience (luxury residential experience preferred)
  • Proven experience managing projects independently from concept through installation
  • Experience mentoring, guiding, or overseeing others formally or informally
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to balance both big-picture vision and fine details
  • Confident leading client presentations, design discussions, and project communication
  • Technically strong in construction and renovation projects, including plan review, drawings coordination, and construction-phase communication
  • Strong experience in FF&E specification, including material/fabric selection, furniture and lighting specifications, and detailed documentation
  • Highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Solutions-oriented with a calm, steady, and composed presence


Junior Interior Designer

  • 1–4 years of residential interior design experience preferred
  • Strong design instinct with a desire to continue learning and growing within a collaborative studio environment
  • Ability to support multiple projects while remaining organized and detail-oriented
  • Comfortable assisting with sourcing, specifications, presentations, and project coordination
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proactive, adaptable, and eager to contribute wherever needed
  • Collaborative mindset with a positive, solutions-oriented attitude


Additional Qualifications for All Candidates

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD (required)
  • Experience with Studio Designer (plus)
  • Comfortable adapting to evolving processes
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail-driven and committed to high-quality execution
  • Collaborative, accountable, and invested in team success
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle for project-related travel/errands as needed



Benefits & Perks

  • PTO
  • Paid holidays
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Summer hours
  • Potential for flexible hours


What Makes Working at LWID Unique

LWID is a small, elite studio built on excellence — aesthetically, operationally, and relationally. We believe that beautiful design is inseparable from thoughtful systems, disciplined process, and a deeply attuned client experience.

Our team values:

  • Emotional intelligence and discernment
  • Operational clarity and accountability
  • High standards and careful attention to detail
  • A calm, composed approach to complex projects
  • Pride in both the visible and behind-the-scenes work


Whether you are an emerging designer looking to deepen your experience or a seasoned professional ready to contribute at a high level, we are looking for individuals who are invested in creating deeply considered work while contributing positively to the culture and momentum of the studio.

Please submit your resume, portfolio, and a brief note outlining which role you are applying for and why it resonates with you.


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