Interior Designer

Interior Designer

Hybrid – Orange County, CA

Agathus Studios is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Interior Designer to support our design team across ongoing residential projects, sourcing, documentation, and studio operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced design environment and is eager to grow within a boutique, high-end studio.

• Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented
• Extremely organized, with strong follow-through and attention to detail
• Positive and steady under pressure, able to adapt to shifting priorities
• Self-motivated and comfortable taking ownership of projects from concept to execution
• A critical thinker who anticipates needs and solves problems before they escape
• Collaborative, communicative, and genuinely passionate about design

We strongly prefer candidates who live locally or within close proximity to Costa Mesa, CA as this role requires regular in-person collaboration in the studio as well as site visits and vendor meetings throughout Orange County.

• Space planning, concepts, and design development
• Create and update drawings, plans, elevations, and other documentation
• Help prepare presentation decks, mood boards, FF&E packages, and consolidated bid packets
• Prepare and refine design deliverables for client meetings and internal reviews

• Help manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with internal team members and external partners
• Coordinate with vendors, showrooms, and trades for quotes, lead times, and appointments
• Participate in site walks, installations, and punch lists; document site conditions and follow up on action items
• Maintain detailed project notes, specifications, and updates

• Source art, antiques, furniture, lighting, fixtures, finishes, and décor in alignment with the design direction and budget
• Request pricing, samples, and product information; maintain organized records
• Prepare proposals, spec sheets, and purchase lists
• Assist with tracking orders, receiving, condition checks, and inventory management

• Maintain and organize the materials, samples, and fabric library
• Assist with styling vignettes, floor sets, and gallery/showroom layouts as needed
• Support in keeping studio, project bins, and materials organized and presentation-ready

• Conduct research on products, materials, finishes, and design precedents
• Stay up to date on industry trends, innovative materials, and emerging brands
• Compile information into clear, visually compelling formats for internal and client use

• Collaborate closely with:
  Principals, Designers, Project Managers, Executive Assistant, Operations & Logistics Team, Trade partners, including vendors, fabricators, and contractors
• Assist with occasional content support (styling for shoots, behind-the-scenes documentation, etc.)
• Take on additional tasks as needed to support the design and studio operations

Strong communication, follow-through, and collaboration are essential.

This job description highlights the primary duties of the role but is not an exhaustive list. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on studio needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design, architecture, or related field
• 3+ years of full-time experience in residential interior design
• Strong design eye and passion for interiors, architecture, and storytelling
• Proficiency in one or more of:
  AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Studio Designer, Canva
• Extremely organized with strong time-management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, and open to constructive feedback
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Tech-savvy and able to learn new software platforms quickly
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Active, regular user of social media platforms
• Must be authorized to work in the United…