Lead Interior Designer

About the role

The Lead Interior Designer role is hands-on project leadership within our design studio. Key responsibilities include guiding projects from concept to installation, owning client relationships, overseeing fixed finishes and furnishings, and mentoring the design team.

Responsibilities

• Guide the full design process from concept and schematic design through finish selection, construction documentation, and installation on luxury custom homes and comprehensive renovations.
• Own the fixed finishes and furnishings process with rigor and intention, including finish and material selection, vendor sourcing, budgeting, specification tracking, purchase orders, and white-glove installation oversight.
• Serve as the primary point of contact. Present concepts with clarity and confidence, steward scope and budget with transparency, and deliver an exceptional, high-touch experience at every stage.
• Provide clear direction and meaningful feedback to senior and associate designers. Uphold highest standards of quality and craft while cultivating a collaborative, accountable studio culture.
• Partner closely with architects, builders, and vendors to protect design integrity and ensure seamless project delivery.

Requirements

6 or more years of experience in high-end residential interior design, with a strong foundation in FF&E including finish and material selection, full specification, procurement, and installation oversight. Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit is preferred. Must be comfortable with construction documentation and able to navigate complex, multi-phase projects with technical confidence.

Qualifications

Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit is preferred. Must be comfortable with construction documentation and able to navigate complex, multi-phase projects with technical confidence.

Skills

Strong spatial thinking, ability to lead client relationships independently, and genuine design authority. Comfortable mentoring and elevating others.

Benefits

Competitive pay ranging from $86,000 - $125,000 inclusive of volume-based performance incentives, based on experience & skill level. 3 weeks of Paid Time Off annually. 16 Paid Volunteer hours per year, because giving back to this community matters to us. Health Insurance with a 100% employer-paid option available, with Dental and Vision options. Employee Stock Ownership Program. Annual Team Trip to Mexico – Strengthen team bonds while creating unforgettable experiences. $500 annual tool and technology allowance, $50 monthly cell phone reimbursement, and mileage allowance when applicable.

Pay

$86,000 - $125,000 inclusive of volume-based performance incentives, based on experience & skill level.

Schedule

Based in Frisco, Colorado, a mountain town at 9,000 feet surrounded by some of the finest skiing, hiking, cycling, and climbing in North America.

Collective Design and The Pinnacle Companies

Collective Design is the interior design studio of The Pinnacle Companies, established in 2005 and rooted in the Colorado Rockies. Our family of companies, including Pinnacle Mountain Homes, Collective Architecture, Pinnacle Lodging, and VisitBreck, work closely together to deliver exceptional luxury mountain living experiences. We have been recognized by Outside Magazine, Builder Magazine, Mountain Living, and others for both the caliber of our work and the strength of our culture. Pinnacle is a place for people who take pride in their work, bring their whole selves to the table, and believe that excellence and optimism are daily habits, not occasional achievements. We lean into challenges, own our outcomes, and show up for each other and for this community.