Lead Interior Designer – Luxury Residential & Commercial

Nicole Arnold Interiors•Carrollton, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Nicole Arnold Interiors is seeking an experienced Lead Interior Designer to join their award-winning Dallas-area firm, specializing in luxury residential and commercial interiors. This role offers greater ownership of projects, client leadership, and the opportunity to create exceptional interiors within a collaborative boutique firm environment. The position is not entry-level or production-only, requiring a designer who can think creatively, manage projects, confidently interact with clients, and handle the details of sophisticated interior design. The Lead Interior Designer will work closely with the Principal, with the autonomy to lead assigned projects and client relationships from concept through installation.

Requirements

5+ years of professional interior design experience
Significant experience with high-end residential interior design and furniture sourcing
Proven ability to independently manage significant portions of a design project
Strong FF&E sourcing and specification experience
Experience presenting designs directly to clients
Strong space-planning skills
Proficiency in AutoCAD or Chief Architect
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and project-management abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field preferred

Nice To Haves

Studio Designer
Photoshop
Asana or similar project-management platforms
Custom furniture design and pricing
Luxury residential installations
Commercial office interiors

Responsibilities

Lead assigned residential and commercial design projects
Develop sophisticated design concepts and translate them into complete spaces
Work directly with clients and confidently present recommendations
Source furniture, fabrics, lighting, art, accessories and custom pieces
Collaborate closely with our Principal and design team
Manage project details, budgets, timelines and vendor relationships
Mentor and provide direction to less-experienced team members as appropriate
Participate in installations and see your designs through to completion
Attend industry markets, conferences and vendor events
Continue developing toward greater design and project leadership within the firm
Creating space plans and drawings
Developing design concepts and material palettes
Preparing client presentations
Building and managing FF&E selections
Creating project budgets and pricing custom pieces
Reviewing proposals and specifications
Leading client meetings on behalf of the Principal
Communicating with vendors, trades and workrooms
Visiting project sites
Participating in installations and styling