We’re always looking for passionate design professionals.
Does your design aesthetic click with ours? Is a meticulous attention to detail one of your key strengths? Our team is highly collaborative and creates high-design and high-function interiors while providing an exceptional experience for our clients.
We’re Hiring.
Senior Interior Designer
About Casey Howard Interior Design
Casey Howard Interior Design is a full-service boutique design studio specializing in residential and hospitality projects. Based in downtown Danville, California, CHID works throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, Central Coast and beyond. Casey Howard Interior Design merges approachable and classic design with the unexpected and provocative, creating spaces that are simultaneously sophisticated, functional, and edgy.
About the Role
The Senior Interior Designer will be responsible for producing high-quality design projects alongside senior leadership, supporting firm-wide initiatives, and helping to manage and nurture our clients. The ideal candidate will be able to balance multiple project commitments and deadlines and is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within the office and with our team, clients, and external partners. Reporting to the Principal this role typically carries multiple concurrent projects and mentors emerging designers on the team.
About You
You are a good fit for this role if you thrive managing multiple projects simultaneously, communicate proactively with clients, and can move fluidly between big-picture design direction and granular specification details in the same day. You bring an entrepreneurial approach, identifying problems before they escalate, mentoring junior designers with intention, and contributing to the studio’s growth beyond the day-to-day.
What You’ll Do
Manage multiple projects from concept through installation with on-brand designs and minimal supervision
Including mood boards, space planning, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and schedule management to ensure deadlines and expectations are met
Produce and revise construction documentation throughout the project duration
Lead the selection process of all FF&E and presentation documentation for client meetings
Conduct client/trade meetings including presentations, budget and project touch bases, and job site visits to ensure proper execution of design intent and timeline
Manage multiple projects’ schedules and budgets, including projected and actual time per design phase
Create and maintain material schedules
Build out scope of work, budgets, and deliverable timelines
Cultivate relationships with external partners (contractors, subs, vendors)
Mentor junior designers throughout the design process by providing day-to-day feedback
What We’re Looking For
Required
4+ years of high-end residential interior design experience
Bachelor’s in Interior Design or Architecture, or equivalent professional experience and demonstrated portfolio
Proficiency in AutoCAD required
Working knowledge of Studio Designer or equivalent
Working knowledge of local building codes, permit processes, and bid sets as they apply to residential construction documentation
Working knowledge of Mac OS (Keynote, Pages, Numbers)
Proficient in Google Docs/Sheets/Slides and Microsoft Suite
Strong knowledge of FF&E sourcing, specifications, ordering process, and design principles
Strong leadership, delegation, and relationship-management skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Consistently accurate and detail-oriented across all deliverables
Strong written, verbal, and visual communication, with disciplined documentation habits
Able to manage multiple simultaneous projects, clients, and deadlines
Anticipates issues and raises them early, follows through on commitments without prompting, and communicates status proactively to clients and the studio
Preferred
Commercial and hospitality experience
Custom furniture and millwork experience
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Working knowledge of Asana or similar task management software
Working knowledge of SketchUp or similar 3D design software
Work Environment
This position is based in downtown Danville, CA – Monday through Thursday in office, Fridays work from home.
Weekly project onsite travel within the Bay Area and occasional travel beyond
A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required. Mileage, travel, and job-related expenses are reimbursed per studio policy.
Benefits & Perks
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) with employer match
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid company holidays (9)
Company-wide holiday shutdown the last week of December (dates vary based on calendar year)
Monthly cell phone and work from home stipend
Team building, work anniversary and birthday celebrations
To Apply
Please email your cover letter and resume to recruiting@caseyhowardid.com
Casey Howard Interior Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) or applicable federal law. Employment with Casey Howard Interior Design is at-will.
We consider reasonable accommodation requests on an individual basis.