Project Interior Designer

The Project Interior Designer serves as the primary creative and client-facing leader for assigned luxury residential projects at Blue Heron. This role is responsible for delivering a cohesive elevated interior design experience from initial concept through client approval and installation ensuring each project reflects a distinctive refined and financially sound vision aligned with Blue Herons design philosophy architectural intent and luxury lifestyle standards.

The Project Interior Designer leads day-to-day project execution client communication and coordination with internal and external partners operating within Blue Herons established interior standards design philosophy and budgetary frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full interior design experience for assigned luxury residential projects from conception through completion.
• Prepare and deliver polished design presentations that align client aspirations architectural intent and Blue Heron brand standards.
• Command the room in client meetings: set agenda and tone present confidently guide choices and drive toward decisions with clarity and professionalism.
• Manage client expectations throughout the project lifecycle by addressing challenges proactively offering strategic solutions and maintaining clear consistent communication.
• Own the interiors scope for both experience and margin balancing design excellence with budget and schedule considerations.
• Curate specify and coordinate luxury materials finishes FF&E textiles and bespoke detailing.
• Ensure seamless integration of architectural and interior design elements.
• Design effectively to budget meet project milestones and continuously improve design workflow efficiency.
• Closely manage and oversee client billable hours related to interiors scope.
• Partner with Project Design Managers Project Managers and leadership to align interiors with overall project strategy.
• Monitor scope changes and collaborate on clear documentation and communication regarding adjustments.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally with estimating procurement construction architecture project management sales and marketing teams to execute design plans consistently and maintain visibility on cost lead times and risk.
• Serve as a primary interiors voice in design reviews constructability reviews and onsite walkthroughs.
• Advocate for the client experience while aligning with operational realities and company goals.
• Contribute to the evolution of the Blue Heron Interior Design Experience interior standards tools and training.
• Represent interior design in internal initiatives brand storytelling and thought leadership efforts.

• Bachelors degree in interior design required.
• 9 years of interior design experience in luxury residential or luxury hospitality including leading full high-end residential projects required.
• NCIDQ certification preferred but not required.
• Exceptional portfolio demonstrating concept-to-completion leadership in luxury environments.
• Expert-level knowledge of materials detailing FF&E and custom fabrication.
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies architectural detailing and finish materials.
• Exceptional ability to lead client-facing conversations with professionalism emotional intelligence and clear communication.
• Strong organizational and project management skills capable of handling multiple complex projects concurrently while meeting deadlines and maintaining design intent.
• Proven ability to lead clients through complex decisions with confidence empathy and clarity.
• Comfort engaging in budget value and margin conversations.
• Proficiency in industry standard tools including Microsoft Office Suite SketchUp and Bluebeam.