Lead Interior Design Specialist

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Job Type: Full-time | On Site

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Salary: $130,000+, depending on expertise

About the Role: We are on the lookout for a skilled Senior Interior Designer to oversee the design of high-end custom residences and luxury home projects from start to finish. The perfect candidate will possess a refined design sense, solid technical knowledge, and experience collaborating with luxury home clients, designers, builders, suppliers, and specialized workers. This role is suited for a designer who can harmonize creative vision with the technical and project management aspects of intricate custom residences.

Key Responsibilities: Guide luxury home interior design projects from inception to completion. Create design concepts, floor plans, elevations, finish palettes, furniture layouts, and presentations. Choose flooring, stone, tiles, cabinetry, millwork, hardware, light fixtures, furnishings, art, and decor. Lead client meetings and assist clients in making design choices and approvals. Coordinate with architects, contractors, project managers, suppliers, artisans, and specialized workers. Handle multiple projects, design timelines, budgets, selections, and procurement schedules. Create and review interior design drawings, elevations, ceiling plans, finish plans, and millwork specifics. Review architectural drawings, samples, specifications, and submissions. Conduct site visits and oversee construction to ensure adherence to design intent. Develop FF&E, custom furniture, lighting, art, and decor selections. Manage procurement, installation, final styling, snag lists, and project completion. Provide leadership and guidance to junior designers and project team members.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related field.7+ years of professional interior design background. Substantial experience with luxury home or custom residence projects. Impressive portfolio of elegant, high-end residential interiors. Experience overseeing projects from concept to construction and installation. Thorough knowledge of custom millwork, cabinetry, stone, tiles, lighting, plumbing fixtures, furnishings, and architectural details. Solid grasp of residential construction. Experience collaborating with architects, builders, contractors, and upscale clients. Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design programs. Excellent client presentation, communication, organization, and project management competencies. Preferred Experience$3M+ luxury custom residences High-end residential interior design Scottsdale / Paradise Valley luxury home market Wealthy or prominent clientele Full-service interior design and FF&ECustom furniture and millwork Furniture, art, and decor procurement Construction administration and field coordination Upscale vendors, showrooms, artisans, and trade professionalsNCIDQ certification

Ideal Candidate: We are seeking a design innovator who comprehends luxury home design from both the artistic and construction perspectives. You should possess a keen eye for balance, proportion, hue, texture, materials, and architectural specifics, while also being adept at handling clients, budgets, schedules, construction coordination, and final installations.

Salary: $130,000+, depending on expertise.