TITLE: INTERIOR DESIGNER, INTERIORS

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF INTERIORS, ANNIKA BARTZ

COMPENSATION: $65,000 - $85,000

CLASSIFICATION: FULL-TIME, SALARY, EXEMPT

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ABOUT KARA MANN DESIGN 

KARA MANN creates environments that elevate how people live. We bring life back to spaces - infusing warmth, character, and soul into every project. Our work honors what came before while designing for how people live today, creating a dialogue between past and present.​​

We practice lived-in elegance with a spirit of no-fuss. beautiful things, strategically edited for maximum impact. Design is personal - we invest in understanding each client story, not to impose our signature but to create spaces that feel authentically theirs. We partner with master artisans, curate with discipline, and design homes meant to be inherited: refined without being precious, timeless without being stuffy.

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PURPOSE

Support the design and delivery of high-end residential projects by contributing to all phases of design, from concept through installation. This role requires a balance of creative design talent, technical execution, and strong project coordination skills.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design Development & Documentation

• Maintain FFE plans, elevations, and custom FFE design documentation
• Participate in all phases of design: concept, SD, DD, CD, CA, and installation
• Produce accurate and complete FFE documentation sets
  
  

Presentation & Communication

• Create photoshop renderings of plans and elevations for client presentations and internal meetings
• Accurately organize and annotate presentations under senior advisement
• Communicate clearly and professionally with GCs, AORS, clients, and vendors
  
  

Material & Product Management

• Source and organize materials; maintain material libraries and documentation of product details and pricing
• Conduct product and materiality research for residential and commercial projects
• Assist with logistics, expediting, and tracking of FFE orders/specifications with senior guidance
  
  

Construction Administration

• Support site supervision and ensure design intent is maintained throughout construction
• Review shop drawings for Senior approval; coordinate with contractors and vendors
  
  

Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor junior designers and support team growth
• Contribute to a collaborative, professional, and design-driven studio environment
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

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Professional Background

• 6-10 years of experience at a comparably sized high-end residential interior design/architecture firm
• Completed/punched residential project, or participated in all main phases of design

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Education

• Bachelor's degree in interior design or architecture from an accredited university

Design Expertise

• Strong, distinctive design talent with proven ability to execute sophisticated projects
• Knowledge of construction administration processes, including site supervision and document review, professional interior design practice, all design phases, and FFE documentation
• Creative problem-solving abilities and attention to design detail
  
  

SKILLS

Technical Proficiency

• Required: Autocad, Adobe Creative Suite (indesign, photoshop), Sketchup, Microsoft Office Suite
• Preferred: Rhino, Vray, Studio Designer, Outlook
• Ability to produce a full, detailed, and legible drawing set

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Professional Competencies

• Strong time-management and organizational skills; able to set and meet priorities effectively
• Meticulous attention to accuracy and completeness in all work
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
  
  

Work Ethic & Collaboration

• Collaborative, professional, and adaptable team player
• Commitment to maintaining high design standards and project excellence

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Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) with up to 3% salary match from kara mann design

• Generous PTO package to ensure a balanced life outside of work
• Competitive parental leave benefits for new parents and caregivers

• Career pathways: offering extensive growth opportunities for team members

• Work-life balance: we respect your time and personal commitments.

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KARA MANN is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community.

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