Interior Designer - Luxury Custom Homes

Murphy's Custom Homes•Colorado Springs, CO

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Murphy's Custom Homes is hiring an experienced Interior Designer to lead design and selections for luxury custom homes in Colorado Springs. This is an in-person role focused on residential construction and managing the design process from plans and selections through installation, rather than decorating or staging. The designer will guide clients through finish and fixture selections, develop cohesive design concepts, coordinate with vendors, trades, and project managers, and keep selections aligned with budgets and construction schedules. The role also involves reviewing plans, assisting with space planning and design details, tracking specifications and approvals in Buildertrend, and visiting jobsites as needed to review installations and resolve design questions. Applicants must submit a resume and a portfolio demonstrating relevant residential work. Murphy's Custom Homes is a locally owned custom-home builder that has served the Colorado Springs area for more than 35 years.

Requirements

3–5+ years of residential interior design experience preferred.
Strong understanding of residential construction and finish selections.
Ability to read plans and elevations.
Experience creating drawings and/or design renderings.
Strong organization, communication, and follow-through.
Comfortable managing budgets, allowances, and multiple projects at once.
Professional and personable with clients, vendors, and trades.
Submit a portfolio showing relevant residential work such as kitchens, bathrooms, cabinetry, tile and finishes, lighting, elevations, renderings, or completed homes.

Nice To Haves

Custom home, luxury residential, kitchen and bath, cabinetry, or construction-related design experience strongly preferred.
Buildertrend experience is a plus, but not required.
Interior Design degree preferred; strong experience and portfolio matter more.

Responsibilities

Lead client design and selection meetings.
Guide selections for cabinetry, flooring, tile, countertops, plumbing, lighting, hardware, paint, and finishes.
Create cohesive design concepts, elevations, and renderings.
Manage client allowances and help keep selections within budget.
Coordinate with vendors, trades, and project managers.
Track selections, specifications, and approvals in Buildertrend.
Keep selections aligned with construction schedules and deadlines.
Review plans and assist with space planning, cabinetry, lighting, and finish details.
Visit jobsites as needed to review installations and resolve design questions.