Junior or senior interior designer at Chandos Collective Houston, TX

Position Overview

Junior or Senior Interior Designer at Chandos Collective in Houston, TX. Qualified candidates must have at least 2–5 years of work experience at a comparable design firm and be extremely familiar with all aspects of the high-end residential design process. This position will report to our Houston office, as well as project sites and offsite meetings as needed. To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to chandos@chandoscollective.com.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with both the Principal of the firm and a direct lead designer from project concept to completion.
• Work with leading industry partners to develop detailed interior design plans from conception through completion.
• Solicit requests for quotes from various vendors, vet for accuracy, and enter into our software system for client proposals.
• Coordinate various project details with actual site conditions, site changes, and input from the industry team.
• Select product, furniture, fabrics, and other decorative elements.
• Source product from various vendors, subcontractors, and artisans.
• Communicate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain specifications and samples.
• Assist and participate in client meetings and presentations, including creation of presentations in AutoCAD and PowerPoint to clearly communicate concepts and design intent.
• Attend in-office and offsite meetings to ensure timely responses to project needs and manage all aspects of the various design projects.

Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years of work experience at a comparable design firm.
• Extensive familiarity with all aspects of the high-end residential design process.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2+ years of experience with high-end residential interior design.
• Degree from an accredited design or architecture program.
• Experience sourcing and specifying products related to interior design.
• Exceptional understanding of high-end design details and quality.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in Studio Designer.