Senior Interior Designer

Higher People

San Francisco, California

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Product Family, AutoCAD, Budgeting, Customer Relations, Design Services, Entrepreneurship, Interior Design, JAIN Protocol, Leadership, Mentoring, Procurement Management, Project/Program Management, Sales Management, Sales Presentation, Team Building, Vendor/Supplier Selection
LOCATION
San Francisco, California
POSTED
1 day ago

Title: Senior Interior Designer


Location: Hybrid (San Francisco, CA)


Reporting Structure: Reports to Anu Jain

    

Company Description

Our client is a fast-growing, high-end residential interior design studio based in San Francisco. Founded by former tech professionals turned creative entrepreneurs, the firm is on a mission to become a nationally recognized name in design, taking inspiration from top AD 100 designers.


They are building a values-driven company rooted in humility, empowerment, and excellence. There’s no space for bureaucracy or ego, just thoughtful design, intentional growth, and a deep investment in people.


Quick facts:

  • Headquartered in San Francisco, CA 
  • Boutique studio with 4 employees focused on contemporary and timeless elements coexisting in perfect harmony
  • Featured in Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Eye Swoon, Business of Home, honored on the 2024 FREDERIC It List​, etc.


Responsibilities

  • Leading all phases of the design process—from concept through installation
  • Developing design narratives, mood boards, materials palettes, and FF&E specifications
  • Producing space plans, elevations, and presentations using AutoCAD and Adobe Suite
  • Sourcing luxury furnishings, finishes, and materials
  • Managing client presentations and approvals with clarity and confidence
  • Collaborating closely with project managers, procurement, and external vendors to maintain timelines and budgets
  • Mentoring junior designers and supporting an inclusive, feedback-driven design culture
  • Overseeing installations with a meticulous eye and hands-on attitude


Is this you?

  • You have over 7 years of experience in luxury residential interior design
  • You thrive in a lead role—comfortable taking full ownership of projects from start to finish
  • You’re client-facing, confident, and skilled at building lasting relationships
  • You’re an expert in AutoCAD, Studio Designer, and Adobe Creative Suite
  • You’re calm under pressure, thoughtful in your decisions, and bring a spirit of humility to your work
  • You live in the Bay Area (or plan to relocate) and are excited by a hybrid setup


Preferred Qualifications

  • 7+ years of professional interior design experience, ideally in high-end residential
  • Strong design sensibility with a portfolio of refined, high-caliber projects
  • Proven track record of running design projects independently and collaboratively
  • Fluent in the technical tools of the trade: AutoCAD, Studio Designer, Adobe Suite
  • Skilled in both client-facing communication and internal team mentorship
  • Cultural alignment with a values-led, no-drama studio


#Perks

  • Work on beautiful, high-touch projects with discerning clients
  • Be part of a purpose-driven, values-forward studio environment
  • Clear path for growth and leadership within a scaling company
  • End-of-year bonus opportunity
  • Join a team building a true “forever home” for designers who want to grow and stay

About the Company

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