This is a senior-level, full-time position for an experienced designer who thrives at the intersection of creativity and execution. You will work directly with the Principal Designer to lead projects from concept through installation, managing all phases of design and serving as a key extension of the Principal across both creative and operational execution while maintaining JSD’s standard of excellence. This role requires someone who is equally at home developing a design concept as they are coordinating with contractors on a job site.
This is a fast-moving search. Please send your resume, a brief cover letter, and a portfolio that showcases your design sensibility, presentation work, CAD drawings, renderings, and FF&E selections to:info@jensamsondesign.com.
We are looking for someone who can step in, make an impact, and grow with us. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Own day-to-day management of multiple active projects across all phases simultaneously
• Serve as primary point of contact with clients, vendors, contractors, and artisans
• Lead or support client presentations, translating needs into refined design solutions
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables with strong organizational rigor
• Lead space planning, FF&E specifications, and finish schedules from concept through completion
• Create compelling mood boards, concept decks, and material palettes
• Produce detailed CAD drawings, floor plans, elevations, and technical documentation
• Review construction documents and shop drawings; attend site visits
• Source across a deep network of vintage and contemporary vendors
• Work with specialty artisans and custom fabricators on technical requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
• 5+ years of full-time experience in high-end residential interior design at an established design firm
• Proven track record managing projects from concept through installation, including new construction and large-scale renovations
• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field
• High proficiency in AutoCAD (required)
• Strong working knowledge of SketchUp and/or 3D rendering software; familiarity with AI-assisted design and workflow tools is a significant plus
• Solid command of Photoshop, Google Workspace and Apple iWork systems
• Comfort with project management and procurement platforms (Ivy, Harvest or equivalent)
• Extensive sourcing resources across vintage, antique, custom, and contemporary markets
• Deep knowledge of FF&E including furniture, lighting, hardware, textiles, materials, and finishes
• Strong understanding of the residential design and construction process, building codes, and the ability to read and produce a complete drawing set
• Experience working with architects, contractors, and specialty trades on complex residential projects
WHO YOU ARE
• Creatively driven and technically fluent, with the ability to concept and execute with equal confidence
• Exceptionally organized with an obsessive attention to detail; you triple-check your work
• A natural communicator who is polished, articulate, and at ease with clients, contractors, and vendors alike
• A calm, proactive problem-solver who takes initiative and anticipates needs before they arise
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to shift priorities quickly when client or project needs change
• Self-motivated and highly accountable, with exceptional follow-through
• A genuine love of design, art, travel, fashion, and the world of interiors
• Easy-going, collaborative, and a true team player who elevates the people around them
Jen Samson Design is a highly regarded, full-service luxury interior design firm based in Laguna Beach, CA specializing in high-end residential projects, from thoughtful renovations and custom new builds to internationally sourced interiors. We are rooted in passionate, inspired design and bring a deeply personal, elevated approach to every project we take on.
The philosophy of JSD is to create beautiful and unexpected design that sparks intrigue and self-expression. Known for combining styles that are sophisticated but relaxed, modern, often playful and always unique. Inspired by world travel, culture, fashion and interiors both new and old, JSD brings a curated creative abandon to every project that inevitably leaves a lasting impression.
JSD is routinely published in national and international publications.
We are looking for a Senior Interior Designer who is as invested in exceptional outcomes as we are. We need someone who can step confidently into active projects, contribute meaningfully to the creative process, and help lead our team to the next level.
