Senior Designer

Elizabeth Design + Co. • Virginia Beach, VA

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About The Position

Elizabeth Design Co. is a full-service interior design and build studio in Virginia Beach. The studio designs and builds bespoke homes, cottages, and remodels along the Virginia coast, carrying projects from the first sketch through the final walk-through with one team. Its work is coastal and warm, with attention to how spaces function, flow, and feel and to honest materials, natural light, and detail.

The Senior Designer leads high-end residential design projects from concept through execution, interfaces directly with clients, collaborates with build and construction teams and architectural trade partners, and oversees installation as applicable. The role also includes leading client meetings and managing and mentoring junior designers as the firm expands. The position calls for a creative, highly detail-oriented designer with a strong aesthetic background, spatial-planning and construction-documentation skills, and a record of independently managing full-scope projects. Team members are expected to problem-solve and think on their feet in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional interior design experience specifically in high-end residential design.
• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and InDesign.
• Exceptional understanding of architectural drawings, construction techniques, millwork fabrication, material lead times, and custom furniture construction.
• Professional and articulate client-presentation skills with a strong client-service posture.
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities when working with trades, vendors, and clients.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously.
• Ability to problem-solve and think on one's feet in a fast-paced work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Design-build firm experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Buildertrend or similar client-portal or construction-management platforms is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall design strategy for high-end residential projects, including space planning, architectural detailing, custom cabinetry and millwork, and hard- and soft-surface selections.
• Develop complete interior design schemes, including material palettes, finish schedules, custom furniture, lighting, window treatments, and vintage or unique sourcing.
• Prepare presentation materials, 3D renderings, and mood boards to communicate design concepts to clients.
• Create CAD drawing packages, construction documents, millwork details, electrical and lighting plans, and tile layouts.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and in-house project managers to ensure design execution meets technical standards and site realities.
• Produce specification sheets for custom items, finishes, fixtures, and hardware.
• Serve as the primary lead for client relationships throughout assigned projects.
• Work with build teams, superintendents, and subcontractors to resolve site conditions and maintain design integrity during construction.
• Coordinate with procurement team members to review specifications, lead times, quote approvals, and percentage-based markup invoicing.
• Manage and attend job-site walkthroughs, trade meetings, and client milestone updates.
• Lead final styling and white-glove installation to deliver move-in-ready homes.
• Lead client meetings and manage and mentor junior designers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior