Careers

Chad Dorsey Design creates refined interiors that balance tailored style with the spirit of modern living. Every space is characterized by a fluid relationship to the architecture where proportion, light, and scale are as essential as taste and lifestyle resulting in an aesthetic best described as “relaxed luxury”. Chad Dorsey Design is based in Dallas and Los Angeles with projects nation-wide.

PROJECT LEADER (8-12+ YEARS EXPERIENCE)

The Project Leader should be client focused and experienced in all aspects of the design and delivery process. The successful candidate will lead projects with a balance of design sensitivity, technical expertise, and operational control, ensuring a high-touch client experience while maintaining accountability for execution and outcomes.

CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS
• Manage the Client relationship throughout the duration of the project
• Ensure prompt (within 24 hour) communication and responsiveness
• Lead client meetings with clarity and confidence
• Plan, establish, and meet deadlines with Clients
• Troubleshoot and resolve client concerns proactively
• Guide clients through decision making while maintaining design direction
• Lead a team in preparing presentations and deliverables

PROJECT LEADERSHIP
• Lead multiple projects from concept through installation
• Maintain ownership of project timelines, budgets, and deliverables
• Drive weekly project tracking and accountability across team members
• Anticipate and resolve issues before they impact schedule or design
• Ensure alignment between design intent, documentation, and execution
• Maintain full visibility on all project moving parts

TEAM MANAGEMENT
• Lead and manage internal design teams across multiple projects
• Delegate work clearly and ensure accountability for deadlines and quality
• Mentor and develop team members through active project involvement
• Identify gaps in performance and address proactively
• Coordinate workload and support team efficiency

DESIGN
• Carry a project from initial conceptual meeting through final installation
• Lead a team to formulate design presentations, preliminary space plans, and concept studies
• Oversee design development to ensure alignment with CDD standards
• Source and suggest furniture, fabrics, materials, and finishes
• Oversee FF&E selections, concepting, and integration into overall design
• Ensure design intent is maintained throughout all phases of the project

TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION
• Lead a team to produce and review scaled floor plans, elevations, details, and reflected ceiling plans
• Oversee furniture plans, shop drawings, and material and finish schedules in Revit and AutoCAD
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of construction documentation
• Review and approve shop drawings and submittals
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, and fabricators throughout the build process
• Conduct site visits and in-person inspections as required

PROCUREMENT + EDUCATION
• Oversee FF&E budgets, pricing, and purchasing processes
• Track orders, lead times, and delivery schedules
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors to ensure timely execution
• Manage installation process and final project completion
• Ensure all items are delivered and installed in alignment with project schedule

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
• Develop and manage detailed project timelines
• Create and maintain weekly project dashboards for all assigned projects
• Identify team demand and capacity risks
• Schedule and lead internal design and coordination meetings
• Track financial performance and project progress
• Follow up on outstanding items and ensure closure

SOURCING
• Maintain strong knowledge of high-end architectural materials, furniture, fixtures, accessories, and fabric vendors
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and showrooms
• Source unique and appropriate materials aligned with project vision
• Stay current with market trends, new products, and innovations

POSITION CONTEXT
• Reports to Studio Director / Principal
• Works closely with Senior Designers and Design Team
• Responsible for project outcomes, team performance, and execution quality
• Plays a critical role in scaling the studio and maintaining design standards

Junior Designer (2+ YEARS EXPERIENCE)

The Junior Designer should be client focused and experienced in all aspects of the design process. The successful candidate should be able to integrate creativity with a business mindset and focus on a high-touch client experience. Junior Designers must be a proactive problem solver who can work well independently, and on a team, while facing tight deadlines.

CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS
• Assist Senior Designer with managing the Client relationship
• Ensure prompt (within 24 hour) communications and replies to Clients
• Ability to plan, establish and meet deadlines with Clients
• Immediately escalate Client concerns to the Senior DesignerPROJECT LEADERSHIP
• Lead multiple projects from concept through installation
• Maintain ownership of project timelines, budgets, and deliverables
• Drive weekly project tracking and accountability across team members
• Anticipate and resolve issues before they impact schedule or design
• Ensure alignment between design intent, documentation, and execution
• Maintain full visibility on all project moving parts

DESIGN
• Formulate design presentations, preliminary space plans and 2D or 3D design concept studies and sketches based on guidance from Senior Designers
• Document floor plans, elevations, details, reflected ceiling plans, furniture plans, shop drawings, materials, and finish schedules 
• Ability to field measure and document existing building conditions 
• Prepare specifications and schedules with accurate product information for furniture, plumbing, appliances, lighting and finishes 
• Source and suggest furniture, fabric, etc. for Senior Designer approval
• Provide design support and documentation throughout all design phases
• Assisting in FF&E selections and interior design concepting
• Assisting in FF&E budgeting and management
• Generating Presentation content and presenting to internal team

DESIGN
• Understanding and knowledge of leading high-end architectural materials, furniture, fixtures, accessory and fabric dealers
• Ability to source vendors and pricing 
• Document specifications for Project Managers to purchase and bill Clients
• Estimate materials and preliminary costs

INSTALLATION
• Manage, track, and install furnishings for several projects with overlapping deadlines 
• Site visits as needed and assist Senior Designers with management of on-site builders or trades
• Ensure the quality of all facets of the installed project
• Independently problem solve as needed, keep the Senior Designer and project team informed

QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor Degree from a 4 year accredited Interior Design program or equivalent
• 2-5 years experience; Residential, Hospitality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience running multiple client-facing projects (2+ years)
• Attention to detail/accuracy 
• MS Office Suite proficiency 
• Proficient with InDesign
• AutoCAD proficiency required (Revit and SketchUp a plus)
• Strong organizational skills are essential
• Must be proactive
• Architecture, design or construction company experience preferred (2+ years)
• Experience with Studio Designer software is a plus