Lead Designer
Location: Santa Barbara, California / Los Angeles, California (with required presence in Santa Barbara studio several days per week)
Job Type: Full-Time
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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.
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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.
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Required Documentation
- Resume
- Selected portfolio of applicable work
- Concise cover letter outlining leadership and design background
- Salary expectations
- Two to three professional references
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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].