Experienced Residential Designer

About the Role: We are looking for a skilled and self-directed Interior Designer with 5+ years of experience to join our design team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for taking projects from early concept through design development and documentation, preparing them for a seamless handoff to our in-house production and construction teams. This position is ideal for a designer who is passionate about the creative process, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative studio environment. You’ll help shape the design vision and ensure all design intent and specifications are clearly communicated for execution—without managing construction oversight or team leadership responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: • Collaborate with the Principal Designer on initial design concepts, space plans, and FF&E palettes that reflect the client’s goals and brand identity. • Create design presentations, material boards, and mood imagery to convey concepts effectively. • Draft detailed floor plans, elevations, lighting layouts, and cabinet drawings suitable for internal production documentation. • Prepare finish schedules, product specifications, and coordination notes for a smooth transition to the production team. • Work closely with Principal Designer, Estimator, and Production Staff to align design intent with constructibility and budget. • Attend vendor visits for material selections, active site visit checks, and occasional design reviews. • Coordinate with vendors to source and select materials, finishes, and furnishings. • Support client communication during the design phase and assist in presentation meetings as needed. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related field. • 5–10 years of professional experience, preferably in residential or design-build environments. • Proficiency in AutoCAD or Chief Architect, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite; experience with Revit is a plus but not necessary • Proficiency with Google Office Suite Products (Drive, Sheets, Gmail, etc.) required • Strong knowledge of material applications, detailing, and space planning. • Excellent visual communication, organization, and documentation skills. • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced studio environment. • Comfortable working independently and in close collaboration with Principal Designer and Project Managers. • Ability to work directly with clients and guide them through the selection process • Willingness to work in office with the our Design and Production team Compensation and Benefits • Benefits- Paid holidays, paid vacation, and fully covered health care. • $65,000- $75000/ year plus benefits. Salary determined by the level of experience and training at the time of hire. • Mileage reimbursement for work travel • Holiday bonus Other Requirements • Available and willing to work in our office located in downtown Lancaster PA, in person, 5 days a week. • As a salaried employee it is to be expected that your hours may flex between 35-45 hours per week. • You will report to two department heads and you will not have any employees reporting to you. • Weekend and evening work will not be expected • Willingness to travel to project sites, up to 1.5 hours away 2-3 times a month Job Type: Full-time Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Education: • Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: • CAD Drafting: 5 years (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Lancaster, PA 17602: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person