Lead Interior Designer

Location:

Edmonds, WA (Hybrid — In‑Office & Remote) | Projects Statewide

Type:
Part‑Time Contract (1099) about 20‑30 hours per week | Path to Full‑Time Employment

Rate: $40–$52/hour (Dependent on experience)

The Lead Designer is creative, technical, and can successfully guide clients through our entire design process. They are someone who thrives in the details and brings both a refined design sensibility and deep industry knowledge to every project. This role will work closely with the Principal Designer, Project Coordinator, and Procurement Manager and will exhibit a collaborative approach to leadership, while also being eager to learn, grow, and absorb.

The ideal candidate is highly proficient in construction documentation, has strong design judgment, and is confident in managing multiple complex projects. They are exceptional at creating elevated spaces that align with client goals, project requirements, budget constraints, and the Kallan Interiors brand aesthetic.

This individual will play an important role in helping shape the next chapter of a growing high‑end residential design firm.

• Lead high‑end residential projects from concept to completion
• Develop detailed design plans, construction documentation, and client presentations
• Strong understanding of FF&E selection and space planning in alignment with project vision and budget
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and day‑to‑day coordination across multiple active projects
• Work closely with Principal Designer to develop and execute designs
• Work closely with Project Coordinator to communicate with clients, contractors, vendors, and trades to keep projects on track
• Work closely with Procurement Manager to ensure all pricing and purchasing details are accurate
• Oversee installations and ensure every design detail is executed with precision and care
• Contribute to studio processes and growth as a key member of a close‑knit, expanding team

• Must be local to the Greater Seattle area
• Ability to travel to job sites and client meetings throughout Washington State
• Must have reliable transportation (mileage reimbursement provided)
• Must have own computer (Apple products preferred)
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of professional experience in residential and/or commercial interior design required
• Advanced proficiency in Sketch Up and Sketch Up Layout is required. Experience in AutoCAD is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Canva is preferred
• Working knowledge of building codes and industry standards
• Strong project management and leadership abilities
• Proven experience producing construction documentation for permitted projects
• Strong FF&E knowledge — sourcing, vendor relationships, lead times, and budget management
• Excellent client communication and presentation skills
• Highly organized with the ability to balance multiple projects across varying timelines and budgets simultaneously

You're a self‑starter who takes initiative without waiting to be told what to do. You thrive in an environment where no two projects look the same, and you bring equal parts creativity and discipline to everything you touch. You're highly organized and process‑driven, with a natural instinct for keeping projects moving — across timelines, budgets, and personalities.

You're excited to be part of a growing studio, ready to learn from and collaborate closely with our Principal Designer, and energized by the idea of making your mark on a boutique team that's building something special. You sweat the details, communicate proactively, and understand that great design lives or dies in the execution.