Residential Interior Designer – Design-Build Remodeling

# Residential Interior Designer – Design-Build Remodeling at SEA Construction, Inc.

San Mateo, CA
· Full-time##

Job Description We are a premier custom construction and residential remodeling firm in San Mateo, delivering exceptional design-build projects across the Peninsula. We are looking for an experienced, confident, and highly versatile Interior Designer who thrives at the intersection of creative design and client-facing  this role, you won't just draw up plans—you will lead clients through their transformation journey, presenting design concepts with authority, building trust, and converting leads into signed construction contracts.

Core Responsibilities
• Client Presentation & Sales Closure:
Lead initial client consultations, articulate design visions with confidence, and actively guide clients through contract execution for high-end residential projects.
• Diversified Interior Design:
Space planning, material and finish selection, custom cabinetry layout, lighting design, and architectural detail specification for kitchens, baths, whole-home remodels, and additions.
• Project

Collaboration:

Work directly with project managers, estimators, and site supervisors to ensure design intent aligns with budget, structural feasibility, and construction timelines.
• Client Relationship Management:
Act as the trusted primary point of contact from concept through completion, managing expectations, and selections.
• Showroom & Material Sourcing:
Leverage local Bay Area vendor relationships to source custom fixtures, tile, stone, cabinetry, and soft goods.

Qualifications & Requirements
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Experience:

5+ years of proven interior design experience within a design-build firm, custom home builder, or high-end residential design studio. Looking for experience in residential remodeling, kitchen and bath design, cabinetry, finish specifications, budgets and client-presentation.
• Sales Track Record:
Demonstrated ability to close deals, upsell design services, and confidently communicate project scope and value to discerning clients.
• Design Expertise:
Strong command of space planning, finish selection, and construction detailing. Knowledge of Bay Area architectural styles and Peninsula building trends is a strong plus.
• Software Proficiency:
Hands-on expertise in AutoCAD, Chief Architect, Revit, Sketch Up, rendering tools and MS Office.
• Communication:
Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal presentation skills with an innate ability to establish instant credibility.
• Mobility:
Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation for client site visits throughout San Mateo County and surrounding areas.

What We Offer
• Compensation: $100,000 – $130,000
• Benefits:
Health, dental, and vision insurance options, paid time off (PTO), holiday pay, and 401(k).
• Culture:
Collaborative, professional, and fast-paced environment dedicated to craftsmanship and exceptional client satisfaction.

Please send your resume with your profile of completed projects and include drawings and specifications.