Contract Role: Interior Designer (Mid-Level to Senior Level)

We are seeking a motivated interior designer to support our growing Interior Design team. This contract role will work closely with the Lead Interior Designer on large-scale luxury residential projects, contributing to interior architecture, space planning, FF&E, palette development, and overall project coordination. Responsibilities span from concept design through installation, encompassing creative, technical, budgetary, and operational support. This full-time, hourly position offers a flexible hybrid work model.

Responsibilities:

· Contribute to all phases of the design process, from Concept and Schematic Design through Construction Administration, Procurement, and Installation

· Support the Lead Designer in all aspects of the interiors scope of projects: development of design collateral, including furniture plans, custom FF&E concepts, drawings, and presentation graphics

· Assist with FF&E procurement, including vendor quotes, client proposals, purchase orders and expediting, and logistics and tracking

· Provide clear direction to trade contacts and consultants to ensure design intent is executed

· Prepare and present design materials for internal and client reviews

· Collaborate closely with KOVAC’s in-house architectural team, external consultants, contractors, and vendors to deliver a successfully integrated interiors program for each project

Desired Skills & Experience

· 4+ years of interior design experience, with a focus on high-end residential projects

·Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field (AAS or higher)

·Comprehensive understanding of the full design process including Concept, Schematic, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Construction Administration, and Procurement and Installation phases

·Strong knowledge of trade vendors and product sourcing, with curiosity to identify new, creative products and resources

·Highly proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Studio Designer

·Exceptional graphic presentation, communication, and organizational skills

·Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing detail with deadlines in a fast-paced environment

·Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and able to work both independently and collaboratively

·Keen attention to detail and commitment to design excellence

About Our Company

What began as a one-person venture has grown into a world-renowned architecture practice grounded in humanistic values, a reverence for craft, and a deep respect for the environments we inhabit. Founded in Los Angeles by Michael Kovac in 1988 and now led in partnership with Managing Partner Thomas Schneider, the studio’s evolution has been shaped by our longtime commitment to providing a highly personalized design approach that puts people first.

Today, our work spans across the country, from the rolling hills of Wine Country to the deserts of the Southwest, peaks of the Mountain West, and coastlines of the Northeast, with select commissions abroad. Regardless of location, our approach remains the same: deeply personal, environmentally attuned, and driven by the unique character of each client and site. Our work has been recognized by the AIA, Architizer, and ArchDaily, and featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Wallpaper*, Galerie, Robb Report, and The Wall Street Journal amongst others.

We firmly believe each space has its own sensibility — one shaped by people, place, and material. By listening and observing intently, we create spaces of connection with our surroundings, and with those around us. We design buildings that breathe, experiential spaces that evolve with our way of life. These are spaces that engage the senses and elevate the everyday.

How To Apply

To apply, please send your resume and portfolio to Emily at eh@kovac.studio.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $50,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90064