Interior Designer - Dallas, TX Dallas, TX
Listed on 2026-10-03
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Design & Architecture
Interior Design, Creative Design / Digital Art
At Cortland, we operate with a forward-thinking approach that challenges conventional norms and actively seeks insights beyond traditional industry boundaries. As a recognized leader in the multifamily sector, our focus on performance, innovation, and disciplined execution continues to drive strong growth and market leadership. We are committed to building a best-in-class organization by empowering top talent with the resources, autonomy, and support needed to deliver results and advance their careers in a high-performance environment.
Role Overview
As the Interior Designer,you’lllead and execute theendtoenddesign vision for acquisitions, renovations, and special projects across amultimilliondollarportfolio of multifamily apartment communities.
You’ll translate creative concepts into cohesive, buildable, andbrandalignedenvironments that elevate both resident experience and asset value.
Design Vision
- Develop unit specification packages and reconfiguration concepts thatoptimizeunit layouts, functionality, and flow
- Dev elop design concepts for amenities, including but not limited to clubs, leasing centers,fitness spaces, coworking,and pool environments
- Design model units, including furniture selection,purchasing, budget management, delivery coordination,installation oversight, and Care Binder creation
- Partner with Investments, Cortland Build, Architecture, and external vendors to ensure design intent is consistent across interiors and exteriors
- Review shop drawings and submittals to verify alignment with approved design intent
- Lead furniture selection, contracts, budget tracking, and installation across projects
- Collaborate with in‑house landscape architects to set sitewide design direction and approve finish selections
Qualifications
5-7 years of professional interior design experience, preferably in multi-family, high‑end residential or hospitality environments
2+ years of hands‑on experience using Revit , including ability to produce full interior drawing sets
Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design
- Strong vendor, supplier, and trade partner network
- Deep understanding of measurements and site‑specific dimensions
- Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
- Proven project management and organizational capabilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Bluebeam; ability to hand sketch
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%
NCIDQ preferred
About Cortland
Founded in 2005, Cortland is an international, vertically integrated multifamily real estate investment, development, and management firm with a resident-centric approach to living experiences. Recognized as one of the top 10 multifamily owners and operators in the US, Cortland combines in-house design, construction, and operations to deliver value and innovation across its portfolio.
Join us as we reimagine apartment living and drive outsized returns through purpose, performance, and people.
About Cortland
Founded in 2005, Cortland is an international, vertically integrated multifamily real estate investment, development, and management firm with a resident-centric approach to living experiences. Recognized as one of the top 10 multifamily owners and operators in the US, Cortland combines in-house design, construction, and operations to deliver value and innovation across its portfolio.
Join us as we reimagine apartment living and drive outsized returns through purpose, performance, and people.
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