Studio Lead | Interior Architect​/Interior Designer

About the Studio

Our client is a published, design-driven residential studio recognized for delivering exceptional, architecturally rigorous interiors
. The practice operates at the highest level of the luxury residential market, with projects frequently featured and awarded.

This is a senior leadership role for an accomplished Interior Architect / Interior Designer with AD100-caliber experience (or comparable), ready to lead a studio and elevate both design vision and execution. As Studio Lead
, you will serve as a key partner to the Principal—shaping creative direction, overseeing delivery, and setting the standard for excellence across the studio.

• Lead the creative vision and architectural interior design of complex, high-end residential projects
• Oversee projects from concept through installation
  , ensuring design integrity at every phase
• Serve as a trusted advisor to high-profile, private clients
  , with absolute discretion
• Direct, mentor, and inspire a team of designers and project managers
• Review and guide the production of construction documents, custom furniture, millwork, and detailing packages
• Establish and uphold studio standards for drawings, specifications, FF&E, and installations
• Oversee FF&E strategy, sourcing, budgeting, procurement, and logistics
• Collaborate closely with architects, landscape designers, contractors, artisans, and fabricators
• Lead client presentations and represent the studio with confidence, authority, and refinement

• A design leader with a refined point of view and strong architectural sensibility
• Highly organized, detail-driven, and capable of managing complex, multi-year projects
• A confident communicator with proven experience leading teams and client relationships
• Discreet, polished, and comfortable working with ultra-high-net-worth clients
• Passionate about craftsmanship, materials, and timeless design

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or Architecture
• 10+ years of experience in a top-tier residential design or architecture studio
• Proven track record delivering AD100-level or equivalent high-end residential projects
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD
  ; fluency in design documentation and detailing
• Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop for presentations
• Deep expertise in custom furnishings, millwork, materials, finishes, and specifications
• Extensive knowledge of San Francisco trade resources
  ; familiarity with NYC, LA, and European markets a plus
• Ability to lead within a fast-paced, highly selective studio environment
• Valid driver’s license and access to transportation
• In-office leadership role with a highly collaborative studio culture
• Frequent engagement with showrooms, job sites, and artisan workrooms
• Occasional domestic and international travel

💰 $140,000 – $170,000+ (commensurate with experience)

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Relocation assistance available for the right candidate