Spokane | CDA Only - Senior Interior Designer - 5+ Years Experience

Senior Interior Designer | Luxury Residential Design | Spokane, WA

Compensation: $45/hour DOE

About Strohmaier Design Build

Strohmaier Design Build is an established luxury residential design-build firm specializing in custom homes, major remodels, and thoughtfully curated interiors throughout the Inland Northwest.

Our team is passionate about creating timeless homes that are beautiful, functional, and deeply personal to each client. We believe exceptional design happens when architecture, interiors, and construction work together from the very beginning.

We are seeking a talented Senior Interior Designer who is ready to take ownership of projects, build meaningful client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of our interiors division.

Position Summary

The Senior Interior Designer is responsible for leading luxury residential projects from concept through construction. This role requires strong design abilities, technical expertise, project management skills, and a commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and capable of managing multiple projects while maintaining design excellence.

Key Responsibilities | Project Leadership

• Lead the interior design process for luxury custom homes and major residential remodels from concept through construction.
• Manage assigned residential design projects from concept through construction with support from the Design Director.
• Coordinate project schedules, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Monitor project hours and maintain alignment with project budgets.
• Maintain project calendars, task lists, and weekly project updates.

Client Experience

• Build strong relationships with clients through clear communication and professionalism.
• Participate in and lead client meetings and presentations with guidance from the Design Director as needed.
• Present design concepts, finish selections, furnishings, and construction details with confidence.
• Guide clients through design decisions while balancing aesthetics, functionality, and budget.

Design & Documentation

• Develop comprehensive construction documents and specifications.
• Produce accurate and detailed drawing sets with minimal supervision.
• Apply building code knowledge and constructible design solutions throughout each project.
• Coordinate with consultants, vendors, and trade partners.
• Perform quality control reviews and participate in peer redline reviews.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with the Design Director, project managers, and construction team.
• Communicate proactively regarding project progress, challenges, and solutions.
• Accept feedback constructively and contribute positively to team culture.
• Take ownership of mistakes and actively participate in problem-solving.

Professional Development

• Stay current on design trends, materials, products, and industry best practices.
• Attend industry seminars, workshops, and continuing education opportunities.
• Maintain a high level of technical and design proficiency.

QualificationsRequired

• Degree in Interior Design or related field.
• Minimum 5-8 years of residential design-build experience.
• Strong understanding of residential construction and detailing.
• Experience preparing construction documents and specifications.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Office
• AutoCAD
• Adobe Creative Suite
• SketchUp
• Buildertrend

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation starting at $45/hour DOE
• Opportunity to work on luxury custom homes and large-scale remodels
• Collaborative in-house design-build environment
• Direct client relationships and meaningful project involvement
• Professional development opportunities
• Long-term leadership growth potential within our expanding interiors division

If you are passionate about exceptional residential design and want to help create some of the region's most distinctive homes, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Interior design: 5 years (Required)

Location:

• Spokane, WA 99202 (Required)

Work Location: In person