Interior Designer / Senior Interior Designer
Job Description
Job Description
Position
Interior Designer/ Senior Interior Designer
Location: Washington DC (Hybrid: 3 days in-office / 2 days remote after onboarding)
Role Overview
Zoe Feldman Design is seeking an experienced Designer or Senior Designer to join our Washington DC office. This role is ideal for a highly organized, technically proficient professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-end residential environment and excels at executing projects from concept through final installation.
The Designer serves as the creative and logistical project lead, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and at the highest level of quality while providing exceptional client service. This position requires strong leadership, refined design judgment, and the ability to balance creativity with operational rigor.
After a successful onboarding and introductory period, this role will transition to a hybrid schedule of three days in-office and two days remote per week.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related field preferred
- 5+ years of experience in interior design, preferably in luxury residential projects
- Strong design aesthetic with a portfolio demonstrating relevant residential work
- Solid understanding of custom furniture, millwork, finishes, and materials
- Strong technical proficiency in AutoCAD or Rayon Design required, Studio Designer a plus
- Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Client-focused mindset with a high level of professionalism and empathy
- Collaborative team player with a proactive, solutions-driven approach
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
- Willingness to travel for site visits and installations, including occasional overnight stays
Key ResponsibilitiesProject Leadership & Management
- Serve as the project lead for a two-person design team (Designer, Design Assistant) from kickoff through installation
- Manage 2-4 concurrent high-end residential projects
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, budgets, and design plans
- Ensure adherence to process, scope, timelines, and quality standards
- Mentor and oversee Design Assistant(s), delegating appropriately while maintaining accountability
Design Development
- Collaborate closely with clients to understand their vision, lifestyle needs, and aesthetic goals
- Develop comprehensive design concepts aligned with firm standards and client objectives
- Prepare and present inspiration imagery, space plans, mood boards, and design presentations
- Specify furniture, lighting, art, accessories, and decorative elements
- Generate design intent for custom millwork and built-ins, including elevations, door styles, hardware selections, and finish details
Procurement & Installation
- Prepare and issue client proposals in coordination with the procurement team
- Collaborate closely with procurement throughout ordering, fabrication, delivery, and installation
- Work with vendors on specifications for custom or bespoke pieces.
- Oversee on-site installations and styling, whether virtually or in-person
- When installations are conducted virtually, create clear and comprehensive installation guidelines for clients
Client Relations
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle
- Lead client meetings and presentations alongside Creative Director
- Maintain clear, consistent communication to ensure a positive client experience
- Present and justify design decisions to the Creative Director and implement feedback effectively
Physical Requirements
- Ability to navigate project sites, including climbing stairs and standing or moving for extended periods
- Ability to lift and carry packages or materials up to 30 lbs as needed
- Ability to communicate clearly with clients, contractors, vendors, and team members, both virtually and in-person
About Us
Zoe Feldman Design is a luxury interior design firm headquartered in Washington, DC, with a growing presence in New York City. We provide full-service residential design nationwide, from interior architecture through final installation.
Our work is rooted in classical design principles with a modern sensibility, and we prioritize sustainability and thoughtful craftsmanship throughout every phase of the design process.
Zoe Feldman Design is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.