🚀 Senior / Lead Interior Designer

Location: Houston, TX

Company: Alexandra Killion Interiors

Alexandra Killion Interiors is a full-service residential design firm known for timeless, layered, and thoughtfully tailored interiors. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking a Senior / Lead Designer to join our team — someone with a refined design eye, excellent leadership skills, and a deep understanding of the design and procurement process from concept to installation.

• Lead design projects from concept through completion, overseeing all phases including space planning, design presentations, sourcing, documentation, purchasing, and installation
• Develop and present cohesive design concepts that reflect both client goals and firm aesthetic standards
• Oversee and mentor junior design staff, providing guidance, delegation, and constructive feedback
• Manage client communication and expectations throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and fabricators to ensure design intent and quality standards are met
• Prepare design presentations, construction documents, and specifications using firm templates and standards
• Review and approve purchase orders, quotes, and finish schedules in collaboration with the procurement team
• Participate in photoshoots, marketing initiatives, and internal process development as needed

• Minimum 5 years of professional interior design experience (preferably in high-end residential design)
• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and team members simultaneously
• Confident client communication and presentation skills
• Deep understanding of materials, furnishings, and the custom design process
• Experience managing design assistants and leading client-facing meetings

• You have a refined aesthetic, a strong sense of proportion and scale, and a passion for layered, livable interiors
• You thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced studio environment and value both creativity and precision
• You’re a natural leader who takes ownership, anticipates needs, and sees projects through beautifully and efficiently