Interior Designer: Senior or Intermediate
Company: Distinctive Interiors of Sarasota, Inc
Duration: Full-time
Date Posted: 06/11/26
Category: Interior Design
Location: Sarasota
Salary: 50-100k
Job Description

SENIOR DESIGNER
As Senior Interior Designer, you will lead full-cycle luxury residential projects from concept through installation. You’ll serve as the primary client liaison on your projects, manage junior team members and vendor relationships, and set the creative standard for the studio. Critically, the right candidate brings a genuine sales mindset — you are comfortable presenting design concepts persuasively, guiding clients toward decisions, and contributing to the firm’s growth through new client development and referral relationships. This is a highly autonomous role suited to a confident designer who thrives on client collaboration, meticulous execution, and the fast pace of a small, entrepreneurial firm.

INTERMEDIATE DESIGNER
As Intermediate Interior Designer, you will be expected to be a team member on full-cycle luxury residential projects from concept through installation. You’ll work directly with clients and vendors and help contribute towards the creative standard for the studio. The right candidate brings a genuine sales mindset — you are comfortable presenting design concepts persuasively, guiding clients toward decisions. This position mixes autonomy and collaboration with a Sr Designer as needed and is a role suited to a confident designer who thrives on team collaboration, meticulous execution and the fast pace of a small, entrepreneurial firm.

Job Requirements

CORE QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design (NCIDQ preferred for Senior level)
• 5+ years professional interior design firm experience (or 7+ years for Senior level)
• Proven ability to multi task & manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of luxury vendors, trade resources, and showrooms
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Proficiency with AutoCad
• Working knowledge of Adobe Powerpoint & Intuit Quickbooks

About our Company

We are a boutique, five-person interior design firm based in Sarasota with a singular focus: creating exceptional, one-of-a-kind residential interiors for discerning clients. Our close-knit team collaborates with homeowners, architects, and artisan vendors to bring imaginative, refined spaces to life — from whole-home renovations to bespoke furnishing programs. We pride ourselves on deep client relationships, impeccable craft, and a studio culture where every designer’s voice matters.

Contact

Stephanie Nolan
Principal Designer & Owner

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