Senior Interior Designer

Location: Scottsdale, AZ | Schedule: Full-time, In Office, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Compensation: $130,000+, depending on experience

Overview

A high-end residential design studio is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to lead luxury residential and custom-home projects from initial concept through construction, installation, and final styling. This role blends creative vision with technical and project-management expertise, working directly with luxury residential clients, architects, builders, vendors, and specialty trades.

What you'll do

• Lead luxury residential interior design projects from concept through completion
• Develop design concepts, floor plans, elevations, finish palettes, furniture plans, and presentations
• Select flooring, stone, tile, cabinetry, millwork, hardware, plumbing fixtures, lighting, furnishings, artwork, and accessories
• Lead client presentations and guide clients through design selections and approvals
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, project managers, vendors, artisans, and specialty trades
• Manage multiple projects, design schedules, budgets, selections, and procurement timelines
• Produce and review interior design drawings, elevations, reflected ceiling plans, finish plans, and millwork details
• Review architectural drawings, shop drawings, samples, specifications, and submittals
• Conduct site visits and monitor construction for compliance with design intent
• Develop FF&E, custom furniture, lighting, artwork, and accessory selections
• Oversee procurement, installation, final styling, punch lists, and project closeout
• Provide leadership and direction to junior designers and project team members

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or related field
• 7+ years of professional interior design experience
• Significant experience with luxury residential or custom-home projects
• Strong portfolio of sophisticated, high-end residential interiors
• Experience managing projects from concept through construction and installation
• Strong knowledge of custom millwork, cabinetry, stone, tile, lighting, plumbing fixtures, furnishings, and architectural detailing
• Strong understanding of residential construction
• Experience working directly with architects, builders, contractors, and high-end clients
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design software
• Excellent client presentation, communication, organization, and project-management skills

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with $3M+ luxury custom homes
• High-end residential interior design background
• Familiarity with the Scottsdale / Paradise Valley luxury residential market
• Experience serving affluent or high-profile clientele
• Full-service interior design and FF&E experience
• Custom furniture and millwork experience
• Furniture, art, and accessory procurement experience
• Construction administration and field coordination experienceRelationships with high-end vendors, showrooms, artisans, and trade professionals
• NCIDQ certification

Compensation and benefits

• Salary: $130,000+, depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Long-term career growth
• Opportunity to work on highly customized luxury residences

Why this role

This is a full-time, In Office position offering the opportunity to lead highly customized luxury residential projects from concept through completion, balancing creative design leadership with hands‑on construction and client management. Remote work is not available.