Senior Designer - Interiors

Description

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 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.

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).
Must be based in Florence, Huntsville, or Birmingham, AL.
Some travel required between project sites and offices.
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)

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 without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, service member status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

How to Apply

Please apply online via our careers platform. In addition, applicants are required to provide a portfolio of work to be considered:

You may link your portfolio directly in your application or
Email your portfolio to with the subject line _Senior Interior Designer - Alabama_.

Applications without a portfolio will not be reviewed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):
What is your desired salary?
Do you have experience leading high-end residential projects from concept through completion (including construction administration)?
How many years of professional experience do you have in residential interior design?
This role requires mentoring junior designers. Please share an example of how you have guided or trained team members in the past.

Our projects often require balancing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. How do you typically prioritize competing project demands?

Work Location: In person