Senior Interior Designer

Senior Interior Designer | Naples, FL

Project Focus:
Luxury Residential | Private Jets/Aircraft Interiors

Working Style:
In Office | Full Time

This Senior Interior Designer will serve as a creative leader and trusted expert across the studio’s high‑end residential and aviation projects. In this role, you will lead the design vision from concept through installation, ensuring thoughtful, innovative, and luxurious outcomes that meet the exceptionally high standards of the studio and its discerning clientele.

You will collaborate closely with the Principal Designer, Studio Lead, and other key leaders within the firm, mentor junior team members, and serve as a primary point of contact for several clients throughout the design journey. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, highly organized, and confident in managing multiple complex, multi‑layered projects with utmost professionalism. You will thrive here if you enjoy delivering sophisticated design experiences while working in a culture rooted in teamwork, trust, respect, inspiration, and exceptional service.

• Lead, guide, collaborate, and mentor the design team through all phases of residential and aircraft interior projects.
• Develop the overall design direction for each project and present concepts, materials, and solutions to clients with clarity and confidence.
• Act as the primary design liaison for clients, managing expectations and ensuring a thoughtful, service‑driven approach throughout the project.
• Manage and oversee project documentation, consultant coordination, team communication, and material/furnishings selections.
• Partner closely with the Principal Designer and Studio Lead on scheduling, budgeting, and project resourcing to ensure on‑time and on‑budget delivery.
• Conduct and participate in design critiques, design reviews, and creative forums that elevate project outcomes and support team development.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture.
• 10+ years of interior design experience, with demonstrated success in high‑end residential design (aviation design experience is a strong plus).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Sketch Up, InDesign, and Studio Designer.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to clearly communicate design visions to clients, industry partners and internal teams.
• Experience managing teams, providing mentorship, and delegating responsibilities effectively.
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under defined budgets and timelines.
• Comfort working in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative design environment.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Professional affiliations (ASID, IIDA, NCIDQ certification or candidacy) are a plus.