Senior Interior Designer

San Francisco, CA (Presidio Heights area)

Local Candidates Preferred: Candidates should currently live in San Francisco, Southern Marin, or nearby communities within approximately 30 minutes of the office.

Our client is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Interior Designer to serve as a trusted creative leader within a premier luxury residential design firm. This individual will bring deep expertise, refined aesthetic judgment, and the project leadership skills necessary to guide complex, multi-phase residential projects from initial concept through final installation.

This is a highly visible leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys balancing exceptional design work with client leadership, team mentorship, and operational excellence.

Clients trust you. Junior designers look to you for guidance. Leadership relies on you to carry design vision forward with confidence, precision, and professionalism.

• Lead and drive all phases of complex, high-end residential projects from concept through installation
• Serve as the primary design lead and client relationship owner across multiple simultaneous projects
• Develop creative concepts and translate them into beautifully executed design solutions
• Ensure design intent is maintained throughout every stage of the project lifecycle

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, contractors, consultants, and vendors
• Represent the firm with professionalism, confidence, and excellent communication skills
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Lead project meetings and communicate design decisions with clarity and authority
• Anticipate challenges and proactively develop solutions
• Mentor and support junior designers and design associates
• Delegate work effectively while maintaining accountability for project outcomes
• Foster collaboration and alignment across project teams
• Ensure clear internal communication throughout all phases of each project
• Create and manage project budgets from initial estimate through project completion
• Forecast monthly project hours and monitor actual performance against budget
• Proactively communicate budget variances and project updates to leadership
• Maintain complete and accurate project records and documentation

• Prepare and oversee:
• Specifications
• Shop drawings
• Design presentations
• Coordinate with vendors, fabricators, and craftspeople to ensure successful execution
• Maintain organized project documentation within Studio Designer and firm systems

• Stay current on luxury residential design trends, materials, furnishings, and trade resources
• Maintain strong relationships within the design community
• Contribute to project proposals and project scoping efforts

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Fine Arts, or related field
• 8+ years of high-end residential interior design experience
• Significant experience managing renovation, construction, and ground-up residential projects
• Expert proficiency in:
• AutoCAD
• Sketch Up
• Strong hand sketching, rendering, and visualization abilities preferred
• Proven ability to lead multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and client relationships
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership and team mentorship experience
• Refined design aesthetic and portfolio demonstrating luxury residential work
• Deep knowledge of Bay Area trade resources, custom furnishings, materials, antiques, and vendor relationships preferred

Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.

Please email your resume and portfolio (if available) to:

• Desired compensation range
• Portfolio of recent residential work
• Availability for an introductory conversation
• Local candidates within the San Francisco area will receive priority consideration.