Senior Interior Designer

Senior Interior Designer – Luxury Residential

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

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Interior Designer to lead the design of high-end custom homes and luxury residential projects from initial concept through construction, installation, and final styling.

The ideal candidate will have a sophisticated design aesthetic, strong technical and construction knowledge, and experience working directly with luxury residential clients, architects, builders, vendors, and specialty trades .

This position is ideal for a designer who can balance creative vision with the technical and project-management requirements of complex custom residences.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

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 Experience

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

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a creative design leader who understands luxury residential design from both the creative and construction sides .

You should have an exceptional eye for proportion, scale, color, texture, materials, and architectural details , while also being comfortable managing clients, budgets, schedules, construction coordination, and final installations.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $130,000+, depending on experience.

Benefits include:

• 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

This is a full-time, in-office position in Scottsdale, AZ. Remote work is not available.