Business of Home · 4 days ago
Senior Interior Designer
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$50K/yr - $100K/yr
8+ years expABD Studio is a boutique Interior Design firm based in San Francisco, focusing on high-end residential designs. They are seeking a Senior Interior Designer responsible for leading and executing all phases of the design process, maintaining client relationships, and mentoring junior team members to ensure exceptional project delivery.
Digital MediaFurnitureHome DecorInterior Design
Responsibilities
Develop design concepts that reflect both the client’s vision and ABD STUDIO's aesthetic standards
Source project specific design inspiration, materials, and furnishings within defined budgets and timelines
Prepare CAD floor plans, elevations, and detailed drawings
Lead internal design reviews and client presentations, and document notes from meetings and site visits
Oversee custom furniture and fabrication: review construction drawings, coordinate site measurements, approve finishes, and ensure quality control
Review RCPs, cabinetry, DFAs and other architectural drawings and provide detailed feedback
Guide and mentor junior team members, assign tasks, and ensure design assistants are supported in producing polished presentations, proposals, and sample kits
Periodically lead virtual design consultations and provide clients with clear written follow-ups and actionable next steps
Qualification
Required
Designer portfolio required
8+ years of experience at an interior design firm, involved in projects from concept through installation
Degree in Interior Design or related field
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage design team members with strong communication skills
Advanced technical abilities, including construction documentation and AutoCAD drafting expertise
Strong familiarity with Google Drive (Sheets, Docs, Slides)
Must have a reliable car; mileage reimbursed at standard IRS rates
Willing and able to travel to project sites outside the Bay Area
Extensive industry knowledge of furniture, textiles, lighting, plumbing, stone, tile, millwork, custom fabrication, and vendor resources
Ability to create cohesive design concepts that balance scale, proportion, texture, color, function, and client goals within budget
Confident, positive leader with the ability to motivate teams and maintain a solution-oriented mindset
Strong problem-solving, organization, and time-management skills with the ability to successfully oversee multiple high-end residential projects simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration across internal teams, clients, and vendor partners
Strong relationship-building skills that support a collaborative, respectful, and productive work environment
Dependable and self-driven, capable of working independently while contributing actively within a team
Adaptable and personable, able to connect with a wide range of client and team personalities
Dedicated to maintaining high quality and efficiency across all phases of the design process
Preferred
Proficiency with Design Manager or Studio Designer preferred
Proficiency with SketchUp or other rendering software preferred; hand-drawing ability a plus
Benefits
Mileage reimbursed at standard IRS rates
Company
Business of Home
Business of Home is the daily media of record for the home industry and the voice of authority for interior design professionals.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-03-22Acquired
2009-01-01Pre Seed
Leadership Team
Amy Keiser
Senior Client Partner
Julia Johnston
Founder and President
Recent News
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