Interior Designer

ELM Construction LLC

Interior Designer

Location: Birmingham, AL (serving Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Hoover) 

Create Beautiful Spaces and Delight Homeowners

ELM Construction LLCis a design-build remodeling company serving homeowners in Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Hoover, and the greater Birmingham area. We specialize in residential renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, whole-home transformations, additions, and exterior upgrades. Our goal is to provide phenomenal design and remodel experiences that leave clients thrilled with their homes.

We are seeking a talented Interior Designer to support our design team in creating thoughtful, stylish, and functional residential interiors. This role focuses on design execution, client support, and project coordination, while senior-level responsibilities such as department leadership are optional.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet with clients at project locations to understand goals, style, budget, and project needs
• Gather measurements, photos, and information to create as-built drawings
• Develop design concepts based on client tastes, project scope, and budget
• Design kitchens, bathrooms, and other residential spaces using Chief Architect or similar software
• Present design concepts and revisions to clients
• Assist clients with selections, finishes, materials, and design decisions
• Support field installation with sketches, details, and documentation
• Respond to client communications in a timely and professional manner
• Coordinate with trade partners and vendors for product quotes and orders
• Visit job sites to verify design accuracy and materials
• Participate in team meetings and client events as needed

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of residential interior design experience preferred
• Experience with residential construction, remodeling, or design-build strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of interior design principles
• Experience designing kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces
• Proficiency with Chief Architect, 2020, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar design software
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and professional
• Ability to balance design creativity with budgets, timelines, and construction realities
• Positive attitude and collaborative mindset
• Degree in Interior Design or related field preferred, but strong professional experience may substitute

Pay and Benefits:

• Full-Time, W-2 employment
• Salary: $55,000 - $70,000 per year, depending on experience
• Paid vacation and standard holidays
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Health insurance contribution up to $300/month; access to dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Discretionary annual performance bonus
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities to grow and develop

Why ELM Construction LLC?

At ELM Construction, you'll work on meaningful residential design projects within a collaborative, client-focused design-build team. We value honesty, respect, creativity, thoughtful communication, and pride in the final result. This role is ideal for designers who want to help clients love their homes while building their skills in a supportive, high-quality environment.

ELM Construction LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.