Interior Architectural Designer

Company Description

House of Honey is a design collective with studios in Pasadena and Montecito, led by founder Tamara Kaye-Honey. The team specializes in creating interiors that blend authenticity, playfulness, and a harmonious mix of aesthetics, from old to new and high to low. Known for their thoughtful approach, the team designs spaces that are both functional and beautiful, delivering unique outcomes tailored to each client.

House of Honey is committed to crafting spaces that make clients feel seen and understood while achieving unexpected design innovations.

This is a full-time on-site role for an Interior Architectural Designer based in South Pasadena, CA. The role involves conceptualizing and developing architectural design projects, creating construction drawings, collaborating with team members, and ensuring designs meet client expectations. Additional responsibilities include contributing to drawing revisions and producing thoughtful, high-quality work from design to final installation.

• Develop and lead design direction for assigned projects: concept refinement, layout, material and finish selection, custom details, lighting, furnishings, and accessories
• Prepare and manage detailed drawings and specifications (construction documents, FF&E schedules, lighting plans, furniture layouts)
• Coordinate with architects, lighting designers, MEP engineers, vendors, and contractors to ensure design intent and quality of execution
• Manage vendor and fabricator relationships: sourcing, budgeting, procurement, lead‑time tracking, and quality control
• Present design proposals to clients, incorporate feedback, and refine direction
• Mentor junior designers: review their work, provide guidance, delegate tasks, and foster their development
• Assist Senior Designer with overall project scheduling, budget tracking, and ensuring deliverables meet timelines and studio standards
• Conduct site visits, monitor installations, provide punch‑list oversight, and ensure final fit‑out meets design specifications

• 5-plus years of professional experience in interior design studios, with involvement in high-end residential/hospitality interiors
• Strong, demonstrable design portfolio with residential and/or hospitality interiors examples
• Proficiency in Architecture and Architectural Design processes
• Strong skills in Construction Drawings and Drawing creation: excellent technical ability: strong drawing/CAD/Revit skills, furniture and lighting specification, detailing, and ability to translate creative ideas into buildable solutions.
• Experience managing vendor/fabricator relationships and procurement workflows
  
  Confident presentation, client communication and team coordination skills
• Attention to detail with excellent organizational and communication skills, with attention to schedule and budget
• A degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field is preferred
• Strong aesthetic sensibility aligned with the studio's design ethos: layered textures, thoughtful materiality, bespoke detailing
• Familiarity with design software and industry-standard tools (Studio Designer, Sketch Up, Enscape, InDesign) preferred