POSITION OVERVIEW
As an Interior Designer, you’ll be involved in every stage of the design process—from concept to project completion. While design is at the heart of this role, it also involves significant project management, as you will manage 3-4 projects at a time. We’re looking for a strategic thinker with proactive drive, strong organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to follow-through.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include but are not limited to:
- Work under the Principal & Senior Designer(s) to complete projects
- Create Furniture Budgets + Project Schedules
- Create vision boards, design concepting
- Research and develop furniture plans, custom furnishing designs, and material schemes that match the client's aesthetic, functional goals, and budget.
- Research and source furnishings, fixtures, and finishes, working with vendors
- Draft floor plans, elevations, and construction drawing sets (where applicable)
- Create renderings when needed
- Design and create construction drawings for interior architectural details, custom millwork, and furniture
- Oversee the construction process - meet with contractors, clients, and vendors regularly to ensure that the design is executed to plan
- Collaborate with contractors, clients, and vendors on creative solutions when issues or problems are identified
- Prepare, manage, and maintain project files, correspondence, drawings, etc.
- Manage and assist with project installations and styling
- Attend client meetings
- Create and/or Review invoices + POs for accuracy prior to Client + Vendor submission
- Track time billing
- Maintain and grow professional relationships with clients and vendors
QUALIFICATIONS
- This is a full-time, in-office position
- Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
- 2-3 years for Junior or 4-6 years for Intermediate: in residential interior design; experience with extensive renovations & new builds
- A portfolio that showcases both your technical skills and your creative vision
- Strong project management skills
- Proficiency with a Mac, AutoCAD (non-negotiable), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign and Photoshop), Studio Designer, and Google Workspace
- Experience in hand rendering, SketchUp, 3-D rendering & Revit a plus
- Expertise in material sourcing, specifications, and managing custom furnishings
- For Intermediate Designers: Experience mentoring junior designers and leading projects through all phases of design and implementation
- Current driver's license with reliable transportation to travel across the Bay Area for project requirements
ABOUT THE FIRM
Julie Rootes Interiors (JRI) is a full-service residential design firm renowned for homes of classic elegance and originality in the San Francisco Bay Area, Hawaii, and beyond.
Julie and her team lead an engaging, highly personalized creative process that starts with the owner’s vision and takes shape through rigorous planning and exacting execution. Whether a large-scale remodel or a design refresh, clients continually return to JRI for a seamless experience that curates every detail to create a home of elevated style and timeless design.
- Interior architecture and design development
- Project management and budget development
- Space and lighting planning
- Custom furnishings and cabinetry design
- Furniture, fixtures, and art procurement
- Collaboration with architects, contractors, and artisans
- Turnkey installation for an exceptional final reveal
