Senior Interior Designer

SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER

ABOUT MODERN NEST

Modern Nest Homes is the design division within the Modern Nest brand, dedicated to crafting elevated private client residences and luxury spec homes. Our studio has an immediate need for an experienced, full time Senior Interior Designer to join our close-knit, collaborative team. Reporting to the Design Director, this role serves as a key creative and project management leader across all phases of large-scale, high-end residential projects, including both renovations and new builds. We are seeking a designer with at least five years of professional experience, a strong architectural background, and a refined point of view that complements the Modern Nest aesthetic—someone who can seamlessly step in and lead multiple projects with confidence. While local candidates are preferred, we are also open to hybrid, remote, and freelance arrangements for the right candidate.

WHO YOU ARE

You are passionate about thoughtful design, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple tasks and timelines across large-scale residential projects. You communicate clearly, collaborate effectively with clients and vendors, and bring a positive, solutions-oriented approach to the studio. As a senior team member, you work closely with leadership and take an active role in mentoring junior designers. You possess a strong architectural foundation, technical expertise, and a refined design sensibility. You are motivated to grow within a supportive, collaborative environment and are committed to building long-term impact within the studio.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design and execution of high-end residential projects from concept through construction completion

• Develop design concepts that align with client goals while reflecting the Modern Nest aesthetic and standards

• Produce and oversee comprehensive design documentation, including plans, elevations, details, and specifications

• Draft and coordinate drawings in AutoCAD (Revit/Rhino experience a plus), and review/redline architectural and consultant drawing sets

• Collaborate closely with architects and builders to ensure design intent is carried through all technical phases of the project

• Source and specify furniture, materials, finishes, plumbing, lighting, and hardware with a strong understanding of performance and application

• Contribute to the development and management of project budgets, schedules, and procurement processes

• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and consultants to support seamless project execution

• Participate in site visits, oversee installations, and support final styling to ensure a fully realized design outcome

• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, consultants, and internal team members

• Mentor and guide junior designers, providing oversight, feedback, and support in their professional development

• Contribute to a positive, collaborative studio culture with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or related field

• Minimum 5 years of professional residential design experience

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and/or Rhino, Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Adobe Creative Suite

• Strong understanding of materials, finishes, lighting, millwork, and construction standards

• Based in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area with the ability to attend on-site meetings, or willing to travel to Arizona or other project locations for key project milestones.

• Fully authorized to work in the U.S.

OUR CULTURE

Modern Nest is an AD featured studio with a close and supportive team that values collaboration, mutual respect, beautifully executed work, and genuinely good times. We take pride in what we create and enjoy the process of getting there together. If you love design, care about details, and enjoy working with kind, motivated people, we’d love to meet you.

BENEFITS

• Work schedule that includes a hybrid combination of in-office and at-home work

• 15 days PTO

• 9 paid federal holidays

• Paid work-related mileage

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete the form on our website or email your Cover Letter, Resume, and Portfolio to

olympia@modernnesthomes.com, using the subject line “Senior Interior Designer”