Paloma Contreras Design, an award-winning luxury residential interior design firm based in Houston, is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Project Manager/Interior Designer to join our growing team. This is a full-time, primarily in-office position with the flexibility to work from home on Fridays. Occasional travel to out-of-state project sites will be required.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience at a high-end residential interior design firm and possess exceptional technical, organizational, and project management skills. They are an adept multitasker, an effective problem solver, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where precision and attention to detail are paramount.
Successful candidates are polished, proactive, and self-motivated, with outstanding verbal and written communication skills. They possess a refined design sensibility, strong professional judgment, and the ability to represent the firm with confidence and discretion when interacting with clients, vendors, consultants, and trades.
Day-to-Day Duties will Include, but are not Limited to:
- Create and manage project budgets, schedules, installation timelines, and project to-do lists
- Prepare materials; schedule and attend client meetings and site visits
- Create and maintain paint, lighting, plumbing, hardware, and tile schedules for contractors
- Produce furniture plans and elevations in AutoCAD or Revit
- Create RFQs for custom furniture and window treatments
- Create installation timelines; organize and oversee installations
- Review and redline all shop drawings to ensure design intent
- Represent firm at meetings with architects, contractors and vendors
- Oversee / manage issues with contractors, vendors and clients. Identify and document problem /conflicts and determine solutions
- Responsible for providing weekly status reports and be prepared to discuss the status of all orders on all projects at weekly staff meetings
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- 4-year degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture preferred
- Minimum 5 years experience in a high-end residential design firm
- Must have excellent skills in AutoCAD or Revit
- Must be very detail-oriented, exceptionally organized, and possess excellent follow-through skills with strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience designing, drawing, and producing custom furniture, millwork, lighting a plus
- Self-starter with the ability to work seamlessly with our team
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize workflow, and meet deadlines through installation
- High level of detail, organization, and professionalism
- Knowledge of Studio Designer or similar program for creating proposals, purchase orders and invoices is a plus
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, and Dropbox
- Extensive knowledge of fabric, furniture, lighting vendors, etc.
- Must be a team player
- We are seeking a qualified candidate who lives in Houston, TX or is willing to relocate
- We are a fun, friendly team who work together closely. We are seeking someone who fits well into our company culture which values integrity, excellence, transparency, inspiration, and forward thinking
- Salary commensurate with experience
Paloma Contreras Design is an award-winning luxury residential interior design firm based in Houston, Texas. Known for creating timeless, elegant interiors that balance classicism with a fresh perspective, the firm offers comprehensive design services tailored to each client's lifestyle and vision. Our work spans projects throughout Houston and across the country, including homes in Palm Beach, Atlanta, Chicago, New York, and beyond.
Founder and Principal Paloma Contreras is recognized as one of the leading voices in interior design today. She has been named to the prestigious ELLE Decor A-List multiple times, recognized as a House Beautiful Next Wave designer, and included on LUXE Interiors + Design's Gold List. She is the author of two acclaimed design books, including The New Classic Home, and designs a licensed collections for Visual Comfort & Co, Schumacher, and L&M Carpets. Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, ELLE Decor, House Beautiful, Vogue, Domino, LUXE Interiors + Design, Traditional Home, Southern Living, Better Homes & Gardens, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.
We believe extraordinary homes are the result of thoughtful collaboration, meticulous attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to exceptional client service. We value curiosity, professionalism, accountability, and kindness, and we're looking for someone who shares our passion for creating beautiful, timeless work while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with Paloma and a collaborative, high-performing team on exceptional residential projects. Beyond interior design, the role provides exposure to the broader creative business, including product design, publishing, media, and brand partnerships—making it an ideal opportunity for someone eager to grow within a multifaceted design practice.
