About Us
At Cohesively Curated Interiors, we create refined, highly personalized homes that reflect the way our clients live. Our work is rooted in thoughtful design, strong relationships, and a seamless client experience from concept through installation.
As our firm continues to grow, we are looking for a highly skilled Senior Interior Designer to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who is design obsessed, highly experienced in residential interiors, and equally strong in creative design, technical execution, construction documentation, and project leadership.
We are looking for someone who can independently lead projects, develop thoughtful design concepts, create detailed and buildable documentation, coordinate confidently with contractors and trades, and carry projects through construction and completion.
While experience with furniture selection and styling is a plus, this role is primarily focused on the architectural, technical, and construction-related aspects of our projects.
Job Description
The Senior Interior Designer will work closely with the Principal Designer and design team to independently lead residential interior design projects from design development through construction and installation.
This person will be responsible for developing design concepts, space plans, material and finish selections, technical documentation, and detailed construction drawings, while also coordinating with contractors, trades, vendors, and clients throughout the life of a project.
The right candidate has an exceptional design eye, deep residential construction knowledge, advanced drafting and modeling skills, and the confidence to make decisions, solve problems, and keep projects moving without constant oversight.
They should be polished, highly organized, proactive, collaborative, and comfortable representing the company in client- and contractor-facing situations.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently lead residential interior design projects from design development through construction and completion.
- Develop design concepts, space plans, material palettes, finish selections, and architectural details.
- Develop and manage detailed technical drawings, including floor plans, elevations, reflected ceiling plans, millwork details, custom cabinetry drawings, tile layouts, finish plans, and related documentation.
- Create detailed 3D models and renderings using SketchUp, Chief Architect, or comparable software.
- Coordinate with contractors, architects, engineers, trades, vendors, and suppliers to ensure the design is executed as intended.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, subcontractors, cabinetmakers, and vendors on assigned projects.
- Anticipate and proactively solve project challenges before they escalate.
- Attend and lead contractor meetings, site visits, walk-throughs, construction coordination meetings, and key project milestones.
- Answer design and technical questions throughout the project, escalating to the Principal Designer when needed.
- Review drawings, specifications, schedules, shop drawings, submittals, and project documentation for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with the design vision.
- Support and manage project timelines, deliverables, client communication, and internal coordination to keep projects moving smoothly.
- Manage punch lists, follow up on outstanding items, and ensure issues are resolved thoroughly and professionally.
- Maintain organized project documentation, including meeting notes, drawings, schedules, client communications, and contractor updates.
- Collaborate with the broader design team on furnishings and styling to ensure a cohesive final result.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a closely related field preferred.
- 5-8+ years of experience in residential interior design, interior architecture, architecture, construction documentation, or a closely related environment.
- Significant experience with high-end residential design and construction.
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD required.
- Advanced proficiency in SketchUp required.
- Strong proficiency in Chief Architect or comparable 3D modeling/rendering software highly preferred.
- Strong construction knowledge and a clear understanding of how residential projects are built.
- Demonstrated ability to independently create and manage comprehensive construction drawing sets.
- Experience creating and reviewing detailed technical drawings, including floor plans, elevations, construction drawings, millwork details, finish plans, reflected ceiling plans, and related documentation.
- Experience working directly with custom cabinetry, millwork, tile layouts, plumbing fixtures, lighting plans, electrical layouts, and finish specifications.
- Strong kitchen, bath, and full-home space planning experience.
- Experience coordinating with contractors, architects, engineers, trades, vendors, and clients.
- Comfortable leading site meetings, answering technical questions, and representing the company professionally.
- Excellent project management, organization, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple active projects, timelines, and priorities.
- Highly detail-oriented with a strong eye for accuracy, proportion, materiality, function, finish quality, and problem-solving.
- Ability to collaborate well with a creative design team while independently owning assigned projects.
- Must be proactive, polished, resourceful, and able to follow through without constant oversight.
- Must have a reliable car and live in the Greater Seattle area.
Nice-to-Have Experience
- Interior architecture or architecture background.
- Advanced rendering experience.
- Furniture sourcing, art selection, or styling experience.
- Experience with Programa, Canva, Google Workspace, or similar tools.
Attributes
- Design obsessed, with a strong eye for proportion, materiality, detail, and architectural design.
- Technically minded and highly detail-oriented.
- Confident working with contractors, trades, vendors, and clients.
- Polished, professional, and clear in communication.
- Collaborative, kind, organized, and proactive.
- Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving skills and good judgment.
- Comfortable taking ownership of projects and making informed decisions independently.
- Construction-minded and naturally focused on how design decisions will actually be built and executed.
- Someone who cares as much about the technical details as the overall design vision.
- Team-first and solutions-oriented, with the confidence to lead when needed and the humility to jump in wherever the project requires.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $90,000–$120,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
- Health insurance stipend and mileage reimbursement.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Hybrid work schedule, with the ability to work from home when not attending in-person meetings, site visits, showroom appointments, or installations.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume, portfolio, and a brief cover letter to [email protected].
Please include “Senior Interior Designer Application” in the subject line.
Portfolios should include completed project photography as well as examples of technical work, such as construction drawings, space planning, kitchen and bath design, cabinetry or millwork details, and 3D modeling/rendering.
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sammamish, WA 98074
