Anna Knight Interiors is a high-end residential design boutique that breathes new life into historic homes and crafts custom new builds, luxury whole-home furnishing projects, and spaces with elevated details and timeless charm. Our process is streamlined, our job sites organized, and our client experience excellent. We’re a team that values creativity, humor, sincerity, and a drama-free vibe.
Your Role
We’re looking for an experienced Interior Designer to take projects from concept to completion with precision and killer style.
Responsibilities:
Own the Process: Together with the Principal, lead design development and project management on high-end residential renovations, full-home furnishing projects, and custom new construction.
CAD Expertise: Create innovative, functional space plans, beautiful elevations, and precise shop drawings (for custom furniture, millwork). Able to produce full interior drawing sets when needed. (SketchUp or other 3D skills are a bonus but not necessary.)
Client Presentations: Craft clear and cohesive presentations that compellingly convey design intent, including digital mood boards and material flat lays. Must be proficient in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
Project Oversight: Manage priorities, budgets, timelines, and schedules—ensuring our designs are executed flawlessly, both on paper and on-site.
Clear Communication: Keep lines open with team members, clients, vendors, and tradespeople through in-person interactions and concise, professional emails.
About You
You live and breathe design, constantly training your eye and analyzing trends. Your Instagram is a curated gallery of inspiration, and your attention to detail is unmatched. You glide seamlessly from initial sketches to polished construction documents, juggling multiple projects without missing a beat. Your design intuition pairs with a practical mindset, making you both a creative force and a reliable problem-solver and advocate for our clients.
Requirements
Experience: 4-5+ years in high-end residential design.
Skills: Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office, and Adobe Suites. Bonus points for SketchUp, Revit, or Chief; comfort with Studio Designer is strongly preferred.
Attention to Detail: You love double-checking your work and sleep easy knowing every detail is perfect.
Product Knowledge: Experience sourcing and specifying luxury residential FF&E.
Attitude: A collaborative, positive, no-drama approach paired with professionalism when working with high-end clients.
Logistics: Must reside in Chicagoland, hold a valid driver’s license, and have access to a reliable car.
Hands-On: Comfortable rolling up your sleeves during installations and sourcing trips as needed.
Why Anna Knight Interiors?
Join us and become part of a culture that values creativity, innovation, and growth. We offer:
• Full-time, salaried position.
• Hybrid work schedule (three office days required).
• 10 days PTO, paid holidays, sick leave, plus an extra week off between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Competitive salary based on experience ($75,000 - $100,000+).
• Company-paid retirement contributions (equal to 4.5% of your annual salary).
• Annual performance reviews with bonus opportunities.
• A friendly, fast-paced, and supportive work environment.
How to Apply
Please send your cover letter, resume, and creative portfolio (including CAD samples) to: rena@annaknightinteriors.com
