Job Details

Interior Designer

Hybrid – Orange County, CA

Agathus Studios is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Interior Designer to support our design team across ongoing residential projects, sourcing, documentation, and studio operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced design environment and is eager to grow within a boutique, high-end studio.

We're looking for a team member who is:

• Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented
• Extremely organized, with strong follow-through and attention to detail
• Positive and steady under pressure, able to adapt to shifting priorities
• Self-motivated and comfortable taking ownership of projects from concept to execution
• A critical thinker who anticipates needs and solves problems before they escalat…
• Collaborative, communicative, and genuinely passionate about design

We strongly prefer candidates who live locally or within close proximity to Costa Mesa, CA as this role requires regular in-person collaboration in the studio as well as site visits and vendor meetings throughout Orange County.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design & Documentation

• Space planning, concepts, and design development
• Create and update drawings, plans, elevations, and other documentation
• Help prepare presentation decks, mood boards, FF&E packages, and consolidated bid packets
• Prepare and refine design deliverables for client meetings and internal reviews

2. Project Coordination & Logistics

• Help manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with internal team members and external partners
• Coordinate with vendors, showrooms, and trades for quotes, lead times, and appointments
• Participate in site walks, installations, and punch lists; document site conditions and follow up on action items
• Maintain detailed project notes, specifications, and updates

3. Sourcing, Procurement & Inventory

• Source art, antiques, furniture, lighting, fixtures, finishes, and décor in alignment with the design direction and budget
• Request pricing, samples, and product information; maintain organized records
• Prepare proposals, spec sheets, and purchase lists
• Assist with tracking orders, receiving, condition checks, and inventory management

4. Studio, Library & Gallery Support

• Maintain and organize the materials, samples, and fabric library
• Assist with styling vignettes, floor sets, and gallery/showroom layouts as needed
• Support in keeping studio, project bins, and materials organized and presentation-ready

5. Research, Trends & Visual Communication

• Conduct research on products, materials, finishes, and design precedents
• Stay up to date on industry trends, innovative materials, and emerging brands
• Compile information into clear, visually compelling formats for internal and client use

6. Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate closely with:
• Principals
• Designers
• Project Managers
• Executive Assistant
• Operations & Logistics Team
• Trade partners, including vendors, fabricators, and contractors
• Assist with occasional content support (styling for shoots, behind-the-scenes documentation, etc.)
• Take on additional tasks as needed to support the design and studio operations

Strong communication, follow-through, and collaboration are essential.

This job description highlights the primary duties of the role but is not an exhaustive list. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on studio needs.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture, or related field
• 3+ years of full-time experience in residential interior design
• Strong design eye and passion for interiors, architecture, and storytelling
• Proficiency in one or more of: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Studio Designer, Canva
• Extremely organized with strong time-management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, and open to constructive feedback
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Tech-savvy and able to learn new software platforms quickly
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Active, regular user of social media platforms
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and vehicle registration
• Willing and able to drive to various locations within Orange County and Los Angeles for site visits, vendor and client meetings, etc.

Preferred

• Experience in high-end residential interior design or a closely related creative field
• Strong drawing and sketching abilities

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (boxes, samples, décor, small furniture, etc.) using proper safety techniques
• Ability to navigate office, gallery, and jobsite environments (including stairs and varied site conditions)
• Occasional evening/weekend availability for events, installations, vendor meetings, or shoots

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Health insurance
• Paid time off (holidays, sick leave, and accrued vacation)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Discretionary bonuses
• Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel
• Significant growth opportunities as the studio and department expand

Final candidates may be required to complete a background and DMV check and provide proof of valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and authorization to work in the U.S.

How to Apply:

• Please send the following to ...@agathus.com with the subject line: “Interior Designer – [Your Name]”

We truly appreciate every application and will do our best to respond to everyone. However, due to the high volume of submissions we receive, it may not always be possible to reply to each candidate individually. We appreciate your understanding