Design Associate

Interior Design Associate

Design Associate Jan Showers & Associates is seeking an experienced Interior Design Associate to join our Dallas-based design studio. Our firm is known for refined luxury, timeless interiors, and an elevated approach to service and client experience. We are looking to connect with a designer who reflects our aesthetic sensibility, attention to detail, and commitment to exceptional execution. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of professional residential design experience, thrives in a highly curated environment, and is adept at managing both creative and technical aspects of high-end projects.

Role Responsibilities

• Project Management
• Manage 2–3 high-end residential projects at a time, supporting the Design Director and Principal.
• Lead communication with clients, contractors, trades, and vendors.
• Coordinate with consultants and fabricators to ensure accuracy and timely execution.
• Oversee day-to-day design workflow.
• Support Principals in client meetings and presentations.
• Maintain project timelines, deliverables, and billable hour accuracy.

Interior Design & Execution

• Create design concepts, material palettes, and curated furnishings selections.
• Prepare plans, elevations, millwork details, and finish schedules.
• Specify lighting, hardware, plumbing, textiles, furniture, rugs, and custom pieces.
• Develop FF&E proposals, budgets, quotes, and pricing from vendors and the Jan Showers Collection.
• Oversee orders, track production, review shop drawings, and ensure accurate fabrication.
• Lead installation coordination and quality control, including punch-lists and final styling.
• Participate in photoshoots, styling, and documentation of finished projects.

Software & Technical Requirements

• Studio Designer (or comparable FF&E accounting program)
• AutoCAD
• Rendering experience a plus
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat)
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, OneDrive, Teams)
• Canva