Interior Designer - Model Home Merchandising & Project Management
About The Position
FS Builder Resources Design Gallery is a full-service design studio specializing in model home merchandising and interior finishes. The Interior Designer leads large-scale model home design and merchandising projects from concept through completion, balancing creative vision with project management. The role oversees multiple projects, budgets, timelines, vendors, and installation teams, and ensures work is executed to a high standard. The designer translates homebuilders’ goals and brand standards into practical, high-impact interior environments. They lead project planning and communication, participate in construction meetings and walkthroughs, develop design documentation and presentations, guide furniture selections and budgets, and support the growth and effectiveness of the design team.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of professional interior design experience, focused on model home merchandising from concept through installation.
- Demonstrated ability to manage design schedules, deliverables across multiple active projects, and budgets while meeting deadlines.
- Strong command of AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and project management and specification software.
- Experience guiding, delegating, and mentoring project designers and junior designers.
- Ability to manage construction documentation and administration.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in interior design are a plus; related experience may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple large-scale model home projects simultaneously from concept through installation.
- Lead project kickoff and milestone planning, establishing timelines, deliverables, and ownership.
- Oversee day-to-day project management and proactively address obstacles to protect schedules and budgets.
- Conduct construction meetings and walkthroughs with builders, document findings, and translate operational needs into design direction.
- Coordinate communication among clients, vendors, contractors, and internal teams.
- Manage project billing cycles, forecasting, and progress billing in coordination with the Director of Design.
- Curate furniture and accessories for new-construction model homes.
- Interpret builders’ goals and brand standards into interior environments aligned with budgets and schedules.
- Develop and review design documentation; produce drawings, 3D views, design presentations, and physical material samples.
- Review and guide furniture selections, specifications, and budgets in collaboration with the team.
- Mentor and train team members and interns in design thinking, documentation, and space planning.
- Promote design leadership, process improvement, efficiency, team alignment, and consistent, high-quality design output.
- Guide and delegate work to project and junior designers, monitor workflow, and maintain documentation quality.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
