Senior Interior Designer

Senior Interior Designer (7+ Years Experience)

Residential | Luxury Homes | San Diego

Location: San Diego, CA (on-site + project site visits required)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000, base salary, commensurate with experience, plus performance-based bonus

About Liz Tapper Interiors

Liz Tapper Interiors is a San Diego–based residential design firm specializing in refined, layered, livable homes. We work with discerning clients on full-service design projects including renovations, custom homes, and furnishing projects. Our work blends thoughtful functionality with elevated aesthetics, creating spaces that feel timeless, collected, and deeply personal.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Interior Designer to join our growing team — someone who can confidently manage projects, collaborate with trades and contractors, and deliver exceptional experiences for high-end clientele.

The Role

This role is ideal for someone with at least 7+ years of residential interior design experience, ideally within the luxury market.

You will manage projects from concept through installation, serving as a key point of contact for clients, contractors, and vendors. The ideal candidate combines strong creative vision with technical expertise and exceptional communication skills.

Key ResponsibilitiesDesign & Creative Direction

• Develop full-home design concepts including space planning, finish selections, furnishings, lighting, and styling
• Create mood boards, presentations, and detailed design documentation
• Produce elevations and technical drawings to clearly communicate design intent
• Collaborate with third-party rendering partners by providing organized material selections, CAD drawings, and specifications for 3D renderings and visualizationsBalance beauty and function — ensuring homes are not only beautiful but livable and practical
• Maintain alignment with the firm’s elevated, California-inspired aesthetic

Technical Documentation

• Produce elevations, millwork details, and design drawings as needed
• Create and manage CAD drawings (AutoCAD preferred; proficiency is a strong plus)
• Prepare drawing packages and materials for contractors and trades
• Review shop drawings and construction documents to ensure accuracy and alignment with design intent

Project Management & Coordination

• Manage projects from concept to completion
• Work closely with contractors, architects, and tradespeople to ensure design intent is executed properlyAttend site visits and construction meetings
• Manage timelines and proactively problem-solve on-site challenges

Client Experience

• Serve as a confident and polished point of contact for high-end clientele
• Present design concepts clearly and persuasively
• Communicate proactively and professionally throughout the project lifecycle
• Build trust and long-term client relationships

Vendor & Procurement Management

• Source furniture, materials, textiles, and custom piecesCoordinate with vendors and workrooms
• Oversee procurement, tracking, and installation logistics
• Ensure quality control during delivery and install

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Support, guide, and mentor junior designers across projects
• Provide direction on design development, sourcing, and documentation
• Review work to ensure quality, accuracy, and alignment with design intent
• Contribute to a collaborative, supportive, and high-performing team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years of residential interior design experience (luxury experience preferred)
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a growing, design-driven studio environment
• Strong portfolio demonstrating full-home or large-scale residential projects
• Experience producing elevations and detailed technical design drawings
• Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD preferred; SketchUp or similar software a plus)
• Experience collaborating with rendering teams or third-party visualization partners
• Proven experience working directly with contractors and trades throughout construction
• Deep knowledge of materials, finishes, custom millwork, and furniture specification
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior designers is a plus
• Based in San Diego and available for in-person site visits

Pay: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person