- Lead high-end residential projects from concept through installation, including new construction, renovations, and architectural build-outs
- Develop sophisticated design concepts encompassing space planning, architectural details, materials, finishes, furnishings, lighting, art, and accessories
- Produce and direct conceptual sketches, floor plans, elevations, material palettes, sourcing, and compelling client presentations
- Lead client presentations with senior leadership and independently when appropriate, developing trusted relationships through thoughtful communication, discretion, responsiveness, and exceptional service
- Proactively manage projects, balancing creative vision, budget, schedule, technical requirements, and client expectations
- Source, select, specify, price, and quote FF&E, materials, fixtures, and accessories; develop budgets with senior leadership and collaborate with our procurement partner to maintain design intent through purchasing and fulfillment
- Collaborate with architects, contractors, consultants, fabricators, vendors, and trades to resolve design issues and ensure design intent is carried through execution
- Lead and mentor junior designers and design assistants through clear direction, thoughtful delegation, and constructive design feedback
- Maintain exceptional quality and accuracy across drawings, specifications, presentations, selections, site execution, and installations
- Cultivate industry relationships and continually seek new products, materials, artists, makers, artisans, and resources that contribute to the evolution of DMID’s work
- Lead and support site visits, installations, styling, and accessory procurement through project completion

- Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related field
- 8-10 years of professional experience within a high-end residential interior design firm or comparable design practice
- Comprehensive knowledge of construction and FF&E, with experience leading new-build and renovation projects from concept through documentation, sourcing, installation, and completion
- Experience leading, mentoring, and delegating to junior designers and other members of a design team
- Strong design sensibility and visual point of view, with genuine curiosity for interiors, architecture, furniture, art, materials, and the broader world of design
- Proven ability to produce exceptional visual work and compelling client presentations, with strong space-planning, drafting, detailing, and technical problem-solving capabilities
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, and other relevant design software; experience with Microsoft Outlook, Studio Designer, Keynote, Numbers, and Pages is preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a polished, professional client presence
- Highly organized, resourceful, and solutions-oriented, with strong interpersonal judgment and the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and navigate evolving project demands
- Self-motivated and accountable, with the ability to take ownership and execute a design vision independently while remaining highly collaborative and receptive to feedback
- Ability and willingness to travel as required for project meetings, site visits, sourcing, and installations
- Ability to work in person at our Chicago office

Donna Mondi Interior Design (DMID) is a renowned high-end interior design firm with studios in Chicago and Denver, serving clients nationwide. Founded in 2001, DMID has been recognized four times as one of the “Top 100 Designers in the World” by the Andrew Martin Interior Design Review and named a top Chicago interior designer by Architectural Digest. Our portfolio spans urban penthouses, expansive estates, historic renovations, and highly customized residences.

At DMID, we believe a home should be deeply personal—reflecting the lifestyle and individuality of those who inhabit it. Our approach balances architecture, art, furnishings, and materiality to create interiors with a distinct point of view. Travel and global inspiration are integral to our creative process, allowing us to discover exceptional resources and create spaces that feel collected, unexpected, and entirely individual.

We value creativity, curiosity, initiative, collaboration, and the unique perspective each team member brings to the studio.

https://www.donnamondi.com