Residential Interior Designer ; Part-Time

Pleasanton, CA | Hybrid (2–3 Days In Office)

$32–$38 per hour | Part-Time (15–20 Hours per Week)

We are a boutique residential interior design studio creating thoughtfully designed homes that balance beauty, functionality, and livability. Our work is collaborative, detail-driven, and focused on delivering an exceptional client experience from concept through installation.

As a small studio, every team member plays an important role. We value curiosity, organization, technical skill, initiative, thoughtful execution, and the ability to carry design decisions through implementation.

We are seeking a Residential Interior Designer with at least two years of professional residential interior design experience who can step into the role with confidence and contribute meaningfully from day one.

Working directly with the Principal Designer, you will support projects throughout the design process—from space planning and concept development through furniture and material selections, client presentations, specifications, procurement, project coordination, and installation.

This is a design-focused role, not a drafting-focused role
. We are looking for a designer who can think critically about a space, understand design intent, make thoughtful and appropriate design decisions, communicate those decisions visually and verbally, document them accurately, and carry assigned work through implementation.

The ideal candidate balances creativity with organization and strong execution, takes initiative, and is comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with the Principal Designer.

This is a part-time hybrid position based in Pleasanton, California, working approximately 15–20 hours per week
.

The schedule includes 2–3 in-office days
, with additional remote work as project needs require. Office days may vary based on project schedules and studio needs.

This is not a fully remote position. Regular in-office collaboration is essential for hands-on design development, material review, selections, and collaboration with the Principal Designer.

In-office responsibilities may include:

• Furniture and upholstery selections
• Fabric and material review
• Tile, paint, counter top, and other finish selections
• Space planning and furniture layouts
• Reviewing physical samples and materials
• Product and finish research

The role will also include visits to trade showrooms, vendors, and project sites as needed.

• Assist with residential space planning and furniture layouts based on project requirements, dimensions, and design intent.
• Develop thoughtful furniture, upholstery, fabric, lighting, plumbing, tile, paint, counter top, hardware, material, and accessory selections.
• Research and source products and materials that align with the design direction, budget, project requirements, and availability.
• Develop client presentations, mood boards, finish selections, and design concepts.
• Use Sketch Up to develop space plans, furniture layouts, design concepts, and accurately scaled drawings.
• Create accurate floor plans, elevations, and presentation drawings as needed to communicate and document design intent.
• Participate in trade showroom and vendor visits to research and select furnishings, materials, finishes, and products.

• Prepare detailed FF&E specifications for furniture, lighting, plumbing fixtures, accessories, and other specified products.
• Prepare and maintain accurate finish schedules and specifications for tile, paint, countertops, fabrics, flooring, and other finishes.
• Document product and material selections with relevant information including manufacturer/vendor, product description, finish, dimensions, quantity, pricing, lead time, and…