The Opportunity
This role is for an interior designer who finds real satisfaction in seeing great ideas become beautifully executed homes.
At Traci Connell Interiors, you’ll work on high-end residential projects where the details matter; custom new construction, large-scale renovations, and full-home installations that demand both creative sensitivity and technical precision. You’ll be involved from early concept through construction and installation, playing a meaningful role in shaping how spaces are experienced and lived in.
This is a role for someone who enjoys owning their work, collaborating closely with senior designers, clients, contractors, and vendors, and taking pride in getting things right. You’ll see the direct impact of your contribution when drawings translate cleanly on site, when problems are resolved thoughtfully, and when a project comes together exactly as intended.
If you’re energized by fast-moving projects, motivated by high standards, and excited by the challenge of turning strong concepts into refined, finished interiors, this role offers the chance to do deeply rewarding work, and to grow within a studio that values care, precision, and execution.
The Role
As an Intermediate Interior Designer, you’ll play a key role in both the creative and technical execution of residential projects. This is a hands-on, on-site position that requires a strong balance of precision, coordination, and creative contribution.
You’ll be responsible for producing detailed documentation, supporting construction and installation, managing project details, and helping translate design concepts into beautifully executed homes.
Key Responsibilities
TECHNICAL DESIGN & DOCUMENTATION
• Develop detailed AutoCAD/SketchUp drawings including floor plans, elevations, and construction details
• Create, manage, and update finish schedules, material specifications, and procurement documentation
• Produce accurate construction documentation for contractors and vendors
• Prepare design documentation, proposals, and pricing for client and broker presentations
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & EXECUTION
• Support and oversee the execution of approved design plans onsite
• Collaborate with general contractors, subcontractors, and trades to monitor construction progress
• Manage and track change orders
• Maintain documentation of design updates, construction notes, and client approvals
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables
CREATIVE & CONCEPTUAL CONTRIBUTION
• Contribute to conceptual development, design direction, and material selections
• Research creative resources, furnishings, and finishes
• Support creation of presentations, schemes, and budgets that deliver a strong “wow” factor
CLIENT & VENDOR COORDINATION
• Act as liaison between clients, brokers, vendors, and design team
• Source and specify luxury materials, fixtures, and furnishings
• Assess pricing implications of design changes and calculate upcharges
• Coordinate vendor ordering, delivery, and installation
EFFICIENCY & QUALITY CONTROL
• Deliver drawings, documentation, and pricing within tight deadlines
• Ensure consistency and accuracy across all project phases
Qualifications & Requirements
• 3-5 years of experience in high-end residential or hospitality interior design
• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field preferred
• Strong knowledge of the full design process
• High proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Studio Designer
• Working knowledge of budgeting, pricing, and procurement
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Experience working onsite with contractors and managing change orders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Professional, polished demeanor
• Proficiency in Excel preferred
• Located in Dallas, TX – this is an in-person role
• Occasional travel may be required
Compensation & Benefits
• Salary Range: $65,000 – $70,000
• Paid training
• Medical, Vision and Dental Benefits
• Paid sick time and vacation
The Hiring Process
After initial phone screening calls, chosen candidates will be asked to complete a short assessment. Once completed, chosen candidates will meet with members of the design team to discuss technical experience, project execution, and how they collaborate with clients, contractors, and vendors in a high-end residential environment, along with a formal interview with leadership.
- Initial application deadline: 2/16
- Phone interviews: 2/9, 2/10 and 2/17, 2/18
- In-person interviews: week of 2/23
- Projected start date: early March 2026
About Traci Connell Interiors
Traci Connell Interiors creates spaces that epitomize luxury and relaxation. Striking a balance of timelessness with modernity, Traci Connell stewards her firm in creating environments that are sophisticated and serene, delivering a full-service experience to her discerning clients. Traci’s Dallas-based firm manages new builds, renovations, and furnishing projects across the United States that reflect the refined lifestyle of the city or the laid-back charm of vacation living. With over 20 years of design experience, Traci Connell is an AD Pro Directory Designer, has been named a D Home Best Designer from 2018 through 2025, and is a recipient of Luxe Interiors + Design’s coveted Gold List award. Traci Connell Interiors has twice participated in the prestigious Kips Bay Decorators Showhouse, and the firm’s work has been praised in esteemed publications, including Wall Street Journal, Luxe Interiors + Design, Veranda, Traditional Home, D Home, Dallas Morning News, and ArchitecturalDigest.com. Whether in city high-rises, polished suburban homes, or vacation retreats, TCI expertly crafts calm, inviting sanctuaries that serve as a welcome escape from the dynamic pace of daily life.