Position: Interior Designer- Junior
Luxury Residential Interior Design | Boca Raton, FL
Full-Time | In-Office | $64,000 Annually
Archipro Staff Agency is recruiting a talented Junior Interior Designer with 3–5 years of professional experience for an established, growing luxury residential interior design firm in Boca Raton, Florida.
This is an excellent opportunity for a designer with a strong foundation in luxury residential interior design who wants to keep growing professionally while working alongside an experienced, collaborative design team.
The ideal candidate has experience at an established interior design firm, understands the day-to-day design process, and brings creativity, organization, attention to detail, and genuine enthusiasm for residential design.
This position suits someone who enjoys contributing to a team, values mentorship, and wants to further develop their design expertise and client-facing skills.
The Opportunity
Our client is an established luxury residential interior design firm experiencing continued growth, with projects ranging from sophisticated private residences to exceptional custom and speculative homes valued up to $40 million.
The firm takes a highly collaborative approach to design, with team members working closely together throughout the creative and project development process.
As a Junior Interior Designer, you will work directly alongside the Senior Designer, CEO, and other team members, contributing to projects from initial concepts through final installation.
Rather than managing projects independently, you will be an active part of the design team, assisting with creative development, sourcing, selections, presentations, vendor coordination, and the many details involved in bringing exceptional residential interiors to life.
This is an opportunity to build on your existing professional experience, expand your knowledge of luxury residential design, and grow into greater responsibilities over time, with the potential to advance into a Senior Designer role.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborative Design & Project Support
- Work closely with the Senior Designer, CEO, and design team throughout all phases of luxury residential interior design projects.
- Contribute creative ideas, design concepts, and solutions in a collaborative design process.
- Assist in developing design concepts, mood boards, inspiration imagery, color palettes, and material selections.
- Support space planning, furniture layouts, and overall design development.
- Help prepare design presentations, project materials, and client-facing documentation.
- Participate in internal design meetings, project reviews, and collaborative brainstorming sessions.
- Help maintain project organization, schedules, selections, and design documentation.
- Take ownership of assigned tasks and responsibilities while working within the senior design team’s overall direction.
Interior Design Development & Selections
- Assist with sourcing and selecting furniture, lighting, textiles, rugs, wallcoverings, artwork, accessories, and decorative materials.
- Research luxury furniture manufacturers, showrooms, vendors, and trade resources.
- Source architectural finishes, flooring, tile, stone, plumbing fixtures, hardware, and other interior materials.
- Prepare and organize finish palettes, sample boards, mood boards, and presentation materials.
- Request, track, and organize fabric, finish, furniture, and material samples.
- Assist with custom furniture, cabinetry, millwork, and specialty design details.
- Help maintain accurate product specifications, selections, and design documentation.
- Collaborate with senior designers to ensure selections support the overall project vision.
Design Documentation & Technical Coordination
- Assist with the preparation and coordination of interior design drawings, furniture plans, elevations, and finish schedules.
- Review architectural and interior design drawings to support design development.
- Work alongside senior designers and technical drafting team members to communicate design details and selections.
- Develop a stronger understanding of residential construction methods, materials, and interior detailing.
- Assist with coordination between the design team, architects, builders, contractors, and fabricators.
- Participate in site visits and project reviews as needed.
- Help track design revisions, specifications, and project documentation.
Vendor Coordination & FF&E Support
- Communicate with showrooms, manufacturers, vendors, and workrooms regarding product information, samples, pricing, and availability.
- Assist with sourcing, specifying, and documenting furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E).
- Request quotes, product specifications, and lead-time information.
- Support purchase order preparation and procurement coordination.
- Help track selections, orders, deliveries, and installation details.
- Maintain organized project files, product information, and vendor resources.
- Assist with furniture installations, styling, and final project details.
Client Interaction & Presentations
- Participate in client meetings and design presentations alongside senior team members.
- Assist with preparing polished, professional client presentations and selection materials.
- Communicate with clients regarding design information, selections, and project details as directed.
- Demonstrate professionalism, confidence, and strong interpersonal skills in client interactions.
- Listen carefully to client preferences and feedback and help incorporate that information into the design process.
- Continue developing client communication and presentation skills through hands-on experience and mentorship.
Qualifications
Required
- 3–5 years of professional interior design experience within an established interior design firm, preferably specializing in luxury residential projects.
- A degree in Interior Design from an accredited college or university. An interior design certificate alone does not meet this requirement.
- Previous experience working in person as part of a professional design team, in a role such as Assistant Designer, Junior Interior Designer, or Interior Designer.
- A solid understanding of the day-to-day operations and workflow of a professional interior design firm.
- Experience supporting multiple phases of the interior design process, including concept development, sourcing, selections, design presentations, and project coordination.
- Hands-on experience sourcing furniture, fabrics, finishes, lighting, and decorative materials.
- Familiarity with luxury residential furnishings, showrooms, vendors, and trade resources.
- Experience ordering and organizing samples, coordinating with vendors, and preparing client presentation materials.
- Previous client-facing experience and comfort interacting professionally with clients.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple assigned tasks and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A collaborative, team-oriented approach and willingness to contribute wherever needed.
- Ability to take direction, incorporate feedback, and learn from experienced designers.
- Available to work full-time in the office in Boca Raton, Florida.
Preferred
- Experience with high-end or luxury residential interior design projects.
- Familiarity with custom furnishings, cabinetry, millwork, and residential construction.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, or comparable design and presentation software.
- Experience with Studio Designer or similar FF&E procurement software.
- Familiarity with luxury furniture manufacturers, trade showrooms, and decorative resources.
- Experience assisting with furniture installations and final project styling.
- A portfolio demonstrating strong design sensibility, attention to detail, and contributions to professionally completed residential projects.
Who Will Thrive in This Role?
- We are looking for a designer with meaningful experience in a professional interior design environment who is still excited to learn, develop new skills, and grow within a collaborative team.
- The right person understands how a design firm operates and appreciates the many details that go into creating beautiful, thoughtfully executed residential interiors.
- You are creative, organized, personable, and comfortable contributing ideas while respecting the senior team’s overall design direction and experience.
- You enjoy working alongside others, welcome feedback, and understand that exceptional design often comes from collaboration.
You’ll thrive here if you:
- Enjoy working closely with experienced designers and contributing to a shared creative vision.
- Have a genuine passion for luxury residential interiors, furnishings, and decorative design.
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