Role and Responsibilities:
Support Principal with schematic design and design development, including concept generation, research, sourcing ideas and visual inspiration.
Support Principal with FF&E sourcing, finish selections, material selections and designs for custom furniture.
Develop and draft architectural drawings, including plans, elevations, 3D renderings and designs for custom FF&E.
Create and maintain project documents, including purchasing budgets, sourcing schedules, construction schedules, specification packages and inventory lists.
Create design presentations, including mood boards, furniture schemes, material palettes and other visual assets for client meetings.
Manage client expectations, anticipate project needs, identify solutions to potential problems and keep all parties informed of schedule changes and project updates.
Communicate clearly and thoughtfully with clients, contractors, vendors and consultants, maintain thorough meeting notes and documentation and serve as a poised and professional representative of the studio.
Generate proposals, invoices and purchase orders using studio procurement software.
Coordinate with vendors on open orders, ensuring product information is correct, samples are provided, fabrication timelines are maintained and delivery is successful.
Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Art History or related field.
4–7 years of experience managing multiple projects from concept through completion.
Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Workspace and Airtable; experience with Houzz Pro, Rhino or Revit preferred.
Strong understanding of the process, phases and language of commercial and residential architecture and construction.
Experience drafting detailed architectural drawings and creating specification schedules, budget spreadsheets, purchase proposals and purchase orders.
Familiar with top showrooms, galleries, makers and other trade resources in Los Angeles and abroad.
Passionate and well versed in the history of decorative arts, design and architecture and comfortable working across a wide range of styles, periods, and project types.
Highly organized, detail oriented and proactive, with the ability to anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and identify potential issues before they arise.
Clear, warm, and professional communication skills in both written and verbal formats, with careful attention to tone, spelling and grammar.
Comfortable under pressure, resourceful and confident taking ownership while remaining collaborative and open to feedback.
Comfortable multitasking, working independently and adapting to a sometimes unpredictable workload and schedule.
Comfortable working in a small, close-knit studio environment where flexibility, initiative, and a willingness to contribute across all aspects of the practice are essential.
Martha Mulholland Interior Design is seeking an experienced Designer and Project Manager to join our Los Angeles-based team.
MMID is a small, specialized design and architecture studio with residential and commercial projects across the United States. We’re known for highly personal interiors rooted in design history, materiality, craftsmanship, and emotional resonance. We take pride in our bespoke, studied, and imaginative approach to design, which is reflected in our diverse portfolio.
Creative dexterity, a love of eclecticism, and an appreciation for many architectural styles and periods are paramount to success in this position. No less important is the ability to be sensitive to clients’ needs, lifestyles, timelines, budgets, and desire for spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful.
