Interior Designer

Overview

Chic Interiors is a family-owned interior design firm and retail showroom serving the Central Coast of California. Since 1999, we have helped clients create homes that feel comfortable, functional, and beautiful. Our projects range from room refreshes and remodels to new construction, with support from our design studio, showrooms, and in-house project team.

Position Summary

Chic Interiors is looking for a thoughtful, organized Interior Designer to support residential design projects from the first client conversation through selections, documentation, purchasing, and installation. This designer will manage smaller projects and assigned portions of larger projects under the guidance of Lead Designer Gredsa. The ideal candidate brings a strong design eye, communicates warmly and clearly, and follows through on project details. They should be comfortable working with clients, collaborating with the Chic team, and representing the studio in a polished, professional way. This position will be hourly wage plus commission. Feel free to drop off a resume in person at either of our locations as well.

Key Responsibilities

-Meet with prospective and current clients to understand their goals, needs, style, and budget.

• Help develop design concepts, color palettes, material selections, furniture plans, and lighting plans.

• Prepare presentations, product selections, schedules, proposals, and other project documents.

• Create renderings or assist with them when appropriate; experience with design software is helpful.

• Take or coordinate field measurements and document existing conditions.

• Coordinate with the Lead Designer, design assistants, showroom staff, vendors, builders, and installers.

• Support product sourcing, pricing, ordering, tracking, and delivery coordination.

• Attend client meetings, showroom appointments, and project site visits as needed.

• Communicate project updates, decisions, and next steps clearly and promptly.

• Keep project files, schedules, and client information organized and current.

• Help maintain an inspiring, orderly studio and showroom environment.

• Follow Chic Interiors’ design process, service standards, and project approval procedures.

Qualifications

• Education or professional experience in interior design, residential design, or a related field.

• A strong understanding of space planning, color, materials, furnishings, and lighting.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.

• Confidence working with clients and collaborating with a team.

• Ability to manage several project tasks and meet agreed deadlines.

• Familiarity with design or presentation software is preferred.

• Knowledge of furniture, finishes, cabinetry, textiles, and home furnishings is a plus.

• A portfolio or examples of relevant design work is welcome.

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person