Experienced Residential Designer

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled and self-directed Interior Designer with 5+ years of experience to join our design team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for taking projects from early concept through design development and documentation, preparing them for a seamless handoff to our in-house production and construction teams.

This position is ideal for a designer who is passionate about the creative process, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative studio environment. You’ll help shape the design vision and ensure all design intent and specifications are clearly communicated for execution—without managing construction oversight or team leadership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Principal Designer on initial design concepts, space plans, and FF&E palettes that reflect the client’s goals and brand identity.
• Create design presentations, material boards, and mood imagery to convey concepts effectively.
• Draft detailed floor plans, elevations, lighting layouts, and cabinet drawings suitable for internal production documentation.
• Prepare finish schedules, product specifications, and coordination notes for a smooth transition to the production team.
• Work closely with Principal Designer, Estimator, and Production Staff to align design intent with constructibility and budget.
• Attend vendor visits for material selections, active site visit checks, and occasional design reviews.
• Coordinate with vendors to source and select materials, finishes, and furnishings.
• Support client communication during the design phase and assist in presentation meetings as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of professional experience, preferably in residential or design-build environments.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit or Chief Architect, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficiency with Google Office Suite Products (Drive, Sheets, Gmail, etc.) required
• Strong knowledge of material applications, detailing, and space planning.
• Excellent visual communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced studio environment.
• Comfortable working independently and in close collaboration with Principal Designer and Project Managers.
• Ability to work directly with clients and guide them through the selection process
• Willingness to work in office with the our Design and Production team

Compensation and Benefits:

• Benefits- Paid holidays, paid vacation, 401k with company match and fully covered health care.
• $75,000- 85,000 a year plus benefits. Salary determined by the level of experience and training at the time of hire.
• Mileage reimbursement for work travel
• Holiday bonus

Other Requirements:

• Available and willing to work in our office located in downtown Lancaster PA, in person, 5 days a week.
• As a salaried employee it is to be expected that your hours may flex between 35-45 hours per week.
• You will report to two department heads and you will not have any employees reporting to you.
• Weekend and evening work will not be expected
• Willingness to travel to project sites, up to 1.5 hours away 2-3 times a month

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• CAD Drafting: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lancaster, PA 17602: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person