Interior Designer

Interior Designer

Collected Living Design

Are you the kind of designer who believes beautiful spaces should support real life… not just look good in photos?

Do you care deeply about detail, client experience, and creating environments that feel layered, intentional, and timeless? Do you love traditional design and find yourself instinctively drawn to Collected Living’s aesthetic?

If you are highly organized, proactive, and ready to grow into leading projects independently, keep reading.

At Collected Living Design, we blend design and remodeling to create curated homes that support well-being and family life. We are looking for an Interior Designer who can manage residential design projects from concept to completion while helping keep our studio and materials organized and running smoothly.

This is not just a creative role. It is a leadership-in-development role.

What We Really Need (The Big Outcomes)

• Design and present cohesive concepts aligned with the Collected Living aesthetic• Support projects from initial space planning through final installation• Keep projects, materials, samples, and studio systems organized and flowing• Grow into confidently leading design projects independently

Key Responsibilities

Design & Client Experience• Develop design concepts, proposals, and presentations aligned with our aesthetic• Guide clients on space planning, layout, and color coordination• Support sourcing, pricing, specifications, furniture layouts, and selections• Gather and organize samples and materials for client meetings• Assist or lead with installations including furnishings, artwork placement, window treatments, and supervising handyman tasks in a client’s home• Participate in client meetings and site visits across the Kansas City area

Studio Operations & Organization• Maintain detailed organization of project materials, client items, and samples• Assist in organizing incoming packages• Keep the studio clean, orderly, and thoughtfully maintained• Reorganize systems when needed to improve efficiency• Run errands and pick up or deliver materials as needed

Marketing & Creative Support• Assist with client events• Capture site visit images and videos for social media content

Must-Haves (Skills, Not Just Experience)

• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail• A genuine passion for traditional interior design and Collected Living’s aesthetic• Ability to manage multiple projects and moving parts simultaneously• Proactive and dependable — you take initiative rather than wait to be told• Professional and client-focused in communication• Willingness to accept feedback and grow

Growth Path

This role is designed for someone who wants to grow. The right candidate will move from supporting projects to leading them independently with clarity, confidence, and ownership.

Our Company Culture (People First)

We’re not your typical design-build firm. We’re collaborative, friendly, and deeply relationship-driven. We take care of our clients and we take care of each other. Professional, yes — but never robotic. We value authenticity over ego, and we’re not afraid to ask good questions, challenge assumptions, and prioritize people over processes.

If you thrive in a team where communication is clear, standards are high, and people genuinely support one another, you’ll feel at home here.

Immutable Laws We Live By

• Go above and beyond in our work and client relationships• Have integrity• Be proactive and honest in work and communication• Stick to our boundaries• Think critically and ask good questions• Work exists to make our lives better• People first• Keep it real — authenticity matters• Be selfless and excited for others• Be humble and willing to take input

Location & Schedule

This role requires on-site work at our studio in Liberty, Missouri, along with site visits and vendor appointments throughout Kansas City. Our studio hours are Monday through Friday 8-4:30pm.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid vacation (based on experience and tenure)• Paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day• Laptop and/or iPad provided• Mileage reimbursement at current IRS rate

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, send your resume and portfolio to laurie@collectedlivingdesign.com.

In your email, tell us:

• Why you are drawn specifically to Collected Living’s aesthetic
• Send me 3 images you find (for example on Pinterest, that you could see fitting into a future Collected Living project).
• Where you want to grow in your design career over the next three years

We are not looking for just another designer. We are looking for someone who wants to build something meaningful with us.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person