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, Revit or Chief Architect, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite 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, 401k with company match and fully covered health care. $70,000+ a 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: From $70,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching 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