Senior Interior Designer

Kennerknecht Design Group is a luxury residential design firm in Hamilton, MA, specializing in the synthesis of interior design, architecture, intimately tied to each client's unique story.

We are seeking a Senior Interior Designer to execute high-end residential projects from concept through final installation. Working under the guidance of the Principal, you will translate established design direction into comprehensive design presentations, detailed drawing sets, and construction-ready documentation. You will manage internal project workflows, serve as a primary liaison for clients, builders, and vendors, and ensure design intent, budgets, and schedules are met flawlessly while mentoring junior team members.

Your Impact & Core Responsibilities

  • Own the Project Lifecycle: Translate the Principal's vision into reality by managing high-end residential projects end-to-end—driving design development, construction documentation, and client presentations.
  • Lead Coordination: Serve as the primary operational liaison for clients, general contractors, architects, and fabricators, ensuring clear communication and seamless execution on site.
  • Scope & Deliver: Manage project schedules, fee tracking, and budgets. Oversee the sourcing, custom detailing, and procurement of FF&E to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Ensure Technical Excellence: Develop and review thorough, construction-ready drawing sets, custom millwork details, and specifications—ensuring all deliverables meet technical standards and preserve design intent.
  • Mentor Junior Staff: Guide and support junior design staff on drafting standards, vendor sourcing, and internal workflows, fostering their professional growth and maintaining firm quality standards.
  • Collaborate with Leadership: Report directly to the Principal, providing regular updates on project status and client satisfaction while proactively flagging and resolving potential roadblocks.
  • Support Firm & Marketing Presence: Partner with the Principal to prepare projects for professional photography, assist with styling on installation days, and capture content that showcases the firm's work.
  • Curate the Vendor Library: Actively contribute to building and maintaining KDG's vendor and material library—cultivating trade relationships, sourcing high-end custom resources, and keeping sample collections current.
  • Procurement: Coordinate with procurement coordinator necessary items to order, review details and tracking regularly.

Key Operational Tasks Include

  • Design Execution & Technical Documentation: Produce and oversee complete project deliverable packages—including space plans, FF&E selections, interior elevations, millwork details, and full construction drawing sets. Ensure all drawings, 3D models, and presentation materials clearly communicate design intent while meeting firm standards for accuracy and buildability.
  • Project Leadership & Workflow Management: Manage design scope timelines, project milestones, and budgets—including custom trade fabrication. Oversee daily task tracking in Asana and partner with the Procurement Coordinator on custom furnishings, ensuring high-level concepts transition smoothly into fully coordinated, deliverable assets.
  • Client & Trade Coordination: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, architects, and fabricators. Lead client presentations to articulate design solutions, guide decision-making in the client's best interest, and collaborate on-site with trades to ensure accurate field execution.
  • Team Mentorship & Quality Control: Coordinate internal project team workflows and perform thorough quality control reviews on technical drawing sets. Mentor junior designers on drafting standards and fabrication methods to continuously elevate the studio's overall output and best practices.

Brand Ambassadorship & Industry Engagement

  • Represent KDG Externally: Serve as an articulate brand ambassador for Kennerknecht Design Group within the design, architecture, and real estate communities, maintaining a professional and engaging public presence.
  • Strategic Relationships & Community Engagement: Proactively cultivate and maintain relationships with high-end trade partners, local artisans, realtors, and prospective clients while representing the firm at industry showhouses, trade gatherings, and local events to strengthen visibility across the Boston design markets.
  • Photoshoots: Partner with the Principal to style, organize, and execute professional project photoshoots.
  • Foster Partnerships & Collaboration: Identify and champion unique partnership opportunities with local showroom owners, craftspeople, and vendors to expand KDG's network and resource capabilities.
  • Commit to Professional Development: Actively pursue ongoing industry education, maintain professional credentials, and work toward or utilize NCIDQ certification to continually elevate design and technical standards within the firm.

Culture & Performance Expectations

You will thrive in this role if you are:

  • A Proactive Project Lead: You seamlessly translate the Principal's creative vision into action, anticipating project needs and keeping deliverables moving smoothly.
  • Rigorous with Technical Precision: You balance speed with accuracy, taking pride in flawless drawing sets, exact specifications, and project tracking.
  • A Solution-Oriented Problem Solver: You intuitively spot micro-details or site challenges early, following through until tasks are completely resolved and client expectations are met.
  • A Collaborative Studio Anchor: You bring a warm, approachable attitude to the studio—building strong rapport with clients and vendors while serving as a supportive mentor to junior designers.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must-Haves

  • Bachelor's degree in Interior Design and 10+ years of professional experience
  • Proven track record of end-to-end project management in luxury residential design
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and time management skills
  • Demonstrated expertise in: Creative concept development, detailed space planning, FF&E and material selection and full technical documentation
  • Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and organizational skills, including experience guiding team output and supporting client meetings
  • In-depth knowledge of building codes and standards (as applicable), including accessibility, safety, and sustainability considerations
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while coordinating internal workflow and external stakeholders
  • NCIDQ credentials or interest in certification are a plus

Software

  • Revit: Advanced proficiency
  • Studio Designer
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Google Suite
  • Rendering software
  • Bluebeam
  • Asana

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: Competitive, Commensurate with Experience (DOE)
  • Employment Type: W2 Full-Time
  • Benefits Package:
    • Health & Dental Insurance
    • Disability Insurance
    • 401(k) with 3% Company Match
    • Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)

How to Apply

Please email your resume and cover letter to lucarellicreativeconsulting@gmail.com.