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Interior Designer

Cummings Architects · Ipswich, MA, US

Spotted 2d agoFull-time

Job details

Work mode
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
5+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Oct 26, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 26, 2026
Job description

About this role

Key Responsibilities

1. Design & Concept Development

  • Collaborate under the direction of the Principal to develop high-level creative concepts, design directions, and spatial strategies for residential or commercial projects.
  • Produce and oversee floor plans, interior elevations, detailed millwork/joinery drawings, and technical documentation.
  • Curate and source furniture, fabrics, light fixtures, architectural finishes, materials, and accessories aligned with the Principal’s aesthetic and project budgets.
  • Prepare and polish client-facing design presentations, physical mood boards, material palettes, and 3D/digital renderings.

2. Project & Client Management

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, architects, and external consultants alongside or in place of the Principal.
  • Manage project timelines, schedules, action lists, and milestone deliverables to ensure dead-lines are met.
  • Oversee site measurements, installations, contractor coordination, punch lists, and site visits.

3. Procurement, FF&E, & Budget Tracking

  • Coordinate Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) procurement workflows, including purchase orders, vendor communications, trade account management, and tracking shipments.
  • Monitor project budgets, flag cost overruns, and assist with fee tracking or billing reconciliations.
  • Oversee workroom orders, local deliveries, white-glove installations, and returns/claims resolution.

4.

Leadership & Studio

Support

  • Delegate tasks to and mentor junior or intermediate designers, reviewing their drawing packages and specifications for quality control (QA/QC).
  • Help the Principal streamline studio workflows, organize the library of vendor samples/materials, and build scalable internal systems.

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture
  • Experience: Typically 5 to 8+ years of professional interior design experience, with a strong portfolio showcasing high-end residential or commercial project delivery.
  • Technical Software Proficiency:
  • Drafting & Modeling: Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or Chief Architect
  • Rendering & Visualization: Enscape, V-Ray, or similar tools
  • Graphic & Office Suite: Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Excel, and Google Workspace.
  • Soft Skills: Exceptional aesthetic intuition, strong verbal and written communication, acute attention to detail, calm problem-solving on job sites, and the ability to adapt to a Principal's personal design language.

Pay is commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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