Lead Designer

Location: Santa Barbara, California / Los Angeles, California (with required presence in Santa Barbara studio several days per week)

Job Type: Full-Time

Overview

Corinne Mathern Studio seeks a refined and systematic Lead Designer to serve as the central force for project advancement in our luxury interior design firm. This role transforms creative direction into practical, installation-ready plans while leading a team with transparency and assurance. The position offers an attractive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on nationally acclaimed projects.

Requirements

Essential Background:

• A minimum of eight years in interior design, including at least three years in a senior or lead capacity at a firm specializing in high-end or luxury interiors.
• Demonstrated experience managing complete project lifecycles with minimal direct oversight.
• A robust portfolio showcasing upscale, custom residential and/or commercial interior design work.

Abilities and Expertise:

• Excellent leadership, delegation, and forward-thinking communication skills.
• Advanced understanding of design documentation, construction detailing, and product specifications.
• Skilled use of AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Studio Designer or comparable software.
• Outstanding professional demeanor and talent for articulating design concepts clearly.
• Superior organizational skills to handle several major projects simultaneously.

Required Documentation

1. Resume
2. Selected portfolio of applicable work
3. Concise cover letter outlining leadership and design background
4. Salary expectations
5. Two to three professional references

How to Apply

Please submit your complete application (see Required Documentation above) to the email provided in this posting. Use the subject line: Lead Designer Application – [Your Name].