Pillar & Peacock is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join our Alabama team. This is a leadership role for a creative, detail-oriented designer who thrives in high-end residential design and enjoys guiding projects from concept to completion. You’ll combine strong design vision with technical expertise, serve as the primary client liaison, and mentor junior designers—while ensuring that every detail meets both our firm’s standards and our clients’ expectations. This is an opportunity to bring confidence, creativity, and clarity to a fast-paced, collaborative environment, while shaping homes and spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful.
Key Responsibilities
Lead luxury residential design projects through all phases: concept, space planning, construction administration, and installation.
Develop and present design concepts using 3D visualizations, renderings, sketches, and mood boards.
Create space plans, material palettes, and FF&E packages, ensuring alignment with budgets and timelines.
Manage project schedules, budgets, vendor coordination, and client communication.
Prepare construction and design documentation with technical accuracy.
Lead client presentations, project meetings, and decision-making processes with professionalism and clarity.
Mentor junior team members, fostering growth and accountability within the design team.
Administer contracts, oversee bidding/negotiation processes, and manage purchasing and approvals.
Conduct site visits, review submittals, manage punch lists, and troubleshoot during construction.
Balance multiple ongoing projects while maintaining a high level of design quality and client satisfaction.
Create space plans, material palettes, and FF&E packages, ensuring alignment with budgets and timelines.
Manage project schedules, budgets, vendor coordination, and client communication.
Prepare construction and design documentation with technical accuracy.
Lead client presentations, project meetings, and decision-making proc
Qualifications
5+ years of residential interior design experience (luxury/high-end experience preferred).
Proficiency in AutoCAD; working knowledge of InDesign required.
Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
ASID membership (or willingness to obtain).
Experience with Dropbox, Slack, Google Suite, and Zoom helpful.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, client-centered environment.
Self-motivated, with the ability to lead projects independently while collaborating across teams and locations.
Must have a reliable vehicle for travel to client sites and offices.Create space plans, material palettes, and FF&E packages, ensuring alignment with budgets and timelines.
Manage project schedules, budgets, vendor coordination, and client communication.
Prepare construction and design documentation with technical accuracy.
Lead client presentations, project meetings, and decision-making processes with professionalism and clarity.
Mentor junior team members, fostering growth and accountability within the design team.
Administer contracts, oversee bidding/negotiation processes, and manage purchasing and approvals.
Conduct site visits, review submittals, manage punch lists, and troubleshoot during construction.
Balance multiple ongoing projects while maintaining a high level of design quality and client satisfaction.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Full-time position (40 hours per week).
Must be based in Florence, Huntsville, or Birmingham, AL.
Some travel required between project sites and offices.
Full-time position (40 hours per week).
Ability to work at a desk for prolonged periods, review drawings/documents, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds (e.g., samples or presentation boards)Full-time position (40 hours per week).
Pillar and Peacock is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment
About Pillar & Peacock
Pillar & Peacock is an interior design firm dedicated to synthesizing beauty and function. Our name reflects our commitment to both exquisite design and precise planning: Pillar, for architectural fundamentals that yield functionality, and Peacock, for flourishes of bold beauty. Our projects include residential and commercial spaces, new home construction, renovations, additions, multi-family complexes, offices, and interior-design only projects. We’re driven by the firm belief that design should be an authentic reflection of you. To achieve this, we begin every partnership by dedicating time to develop a clear understanding of the motivation behind your project, as well as your style, budget, and goals to make sure our design comfortably fits your criteria. Pillar & Peacock’s personalized, collaborative approach ensures not only seamless roll-outs, but also completed projects that stand the test of time—intuitive, beautiful, visionary spaces that simply work, not just today, but always.
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