Monika Kaplan Design is a small, high-end residential interior design studio located in Marin County, just outside of San Francisco. We are looking to add a Junior or Mid-Level Interior Designer to our team who is interested in growing their role in a rapidly developing design studio. In this role, you would be responsible for delivering detailed and accurate technical and construction drawings, interior elevations as well as developing 3D renderings for design presentations and builder accuracy. You will work directly with the principal designer on multiple projects at a time. This role is a part-time, contract role with the possibility of evolving to full time.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
- Produce detailed and accurate CAD drawings including floor plans, elevations, RCPs, lighting plans, millwork, plumbing and construction details.
- Develop kitchen and bath concepts with complete drawing sets and specifications.
- Assemble and manage comprehensive construction documentation packages (demo, build, electrical, finish, and millwork).
- Generate furniture layouts, custom furniture drawings, and elevations.
- Produce polished client-facing presentations.
PROJECT & CLIENT COORDINATION
- Source and specify FF&E, finishes, lighting, plumbing, and hardware from a wide range of luxury vendors.
- Track FF&E and budgets using Studio Designer.
- Oversee custom furniture and fabrication, including review of shop drawings and vendor check-ins.
TEAM & STUDIO SUPPORT
- Collaborate directly with the Principal to translate concepts into realized interiors.
- Maintain organized drawing sets, project schedules, budgets and digital archives.
QUALIFICATIONS - MUST BE US-BASED, SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA PREFERRED
- 2+ years of experience in high-end residential interior design.
- Highly skilled in AutoCAD, Studio Designer, Adobe Suite & Google Workspace
- Extensive knowledge of construction documentation and architectural detailing.
- Confident leading client & contractor meetings while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
- Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable in a remote work environment.
- A discerning design eye with a deep understanding of materials, finishes, and luxury furnishings.
Monika Kaplan Design is a full-service interior design studio based in Marin County, CA. Specializing in high-end residential projects throughout the Wine Country, Lake Tahoe, Marin and San Francisco Bay Area. The design studio carefully weaves together each home’s architectural elements, interior details and natural surroundings to create relaxed and cohesive spaces that reflect a client's lifestyle.
With a strong ethos in sustainability, the design studio often pairs vintage and antique pieces with new custom designs and modern elements resulting in well-balanced spaces that are both elevated and approachable. We work on a wide range of projects including; new build construction, renovation, historic preservation, furniture and room refreshes.
