Interior Designer

Staprans Design is known for creating highly authentic spaces that envelop, heal, and nurture, blending beauty, functionality, and well-being. Drawing inspiration from nature, art, travel, and the unique stories of each client, Staprans Design creates private and public spaces that are highly functional, quietly luxurious, and express the soul of design. The studio specializes in high-end residential and commercial work and is currently entering an exciting new phase of growth as it transitions toward a more integrated in‑house team structure. This is a unique opportunity to join a small, collaborative firm where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on both projects and the future of the studio. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, organized, and detail‑oriented Interior Designer with approximately 2–5 years of experience to join a highly personalized design practice. The role involves providing direct support to the Principal Designer. Working closely with Principal Lisa Staprans and the project team, you will support a wide range of project responsibilities from conception to installation. The ideal candidate brings industry experience, professionalism, and discretion. You are eager to continue growing, enjoy solving problems, and take pride in helping projects move forward with care and precision. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys wearing multiple hats, and wants to play an active role in helping an evolving studio create greater organization, efficiency, and consistency. This position is based in the SF Bay Area Peninsula, in Portola Valley, California and will require regular time in the office, project sites, showrooms, and vendor locations throughout the Bay Area and beyond. ABOUT YOU You are passionate about interior design and excited to continue growing your knowledge and experience within the industry. You are highly organized and naturally detail-oriented. Keeping track of multiple moving pieces comes naturally to you. You are proactive and resourceful. When you encounter a challenge, your first instinct is to seek solutions and find answers. You are comfortable managing competing priorities and maintaining composure in a fast-moving environment. You communicate and present yourself professionally and thoughtfully with clients, vendors, contractors, and team members. You are curious, eager to learn, and comfortable asking thoughtful questions when needed. You take ownership of your work, follow through on commitments, and help ensure that details do not fall through the cracks. You are comfortable receiving direct feedback and view it as an opportunity for growth. You are excited by the opportunity to contribute to a studio that is actively evolving and refining its systems and processes. You are adept and comfortable with a variety of technology and tools. You are adaptable, quick to learn, and comfortable shifting priorities as projects evolve. You reside in the San Francisco Bay Area and be able to commute to Portola Valley and project locations throughout the Bay Area. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO Support the design and execution of high-end residential and select commercial interior design projects from concept through installation. Develop and maintain technical drawings, elevations, furnishing plans, and design documentation using AutoCAD. Assist with sourcing furniture, finishes, materials, plumbing fixtures, decorative lighting, textiles, and accessories. Support the preparation of presentations, design boards, specifications, and other client-facing materials. Assist with project organization, scheduling, documentation, and tracking using Asana and other project management tools. Coordinate with vendors, contractors, architects, consultants, and trades to support project execution. Manage purchasing process for custom and trade goods, leveraging Studio Designer to ensure accurate budgets, specifications, and tracking. Support on-site installations at job sites, visit trade showrooms, participate in site visits and project-related meetings. Maintain organized digital and physical project files; assist with office design resources such as library, samples, as needed. Provide regular project updates and communicate proactively regarding project status, deadlines, and outstanding items. Help foster an organized, professional, and welcoming studio environment. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture. 2–5 years of residential interior design experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD, working knowledge of Studio Designer, Asana, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign and Photoshop), SketchUp, and Google Workspace in a PC environment. Experience with AI tools / Claude is a plus. Familiarity with residential construction, renovations, custom furnishings, specifications, and project coordination. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel throughout the Bay Area with occasional travel beyond to locations such as Lake Tahoe and Sonoma County. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small team environment. Ability to be in-person in our Portola Valley office for the first 3 to 6 months, with flexible hybrid arrangements available thereafter. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Sponsorship is not offered for this position. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, annual salary of $70,000–$85,000. Benefits include subsidized health insurance, dental, vision, and ability to contribute to 401(k). Paid time off including federal holidays, 2 weeks vacation with additional days based on tenure, and sick days. Funds for professional development with opportunity for professional growth and increasing responsibility over time. Exposure to all phases of luxury design in a close knit studio environment where your contributions truly matter. #J-18808-Ljbffr