Interior Design Manager

Élara & Co. is a luxury interior studio creating bespoke residential and commercial spaces through distinctive design, premium materials and exceptional craftsmanship.

We are looking for an Interior Design Manager who can win a client, design hands-on and deliver: several high-value turnkey projects at once, from the first presentation through procurement, factory production and site to the final handover. You will also build the team that does it with you, from the first hire.

To apply, share your CV and a short portfolio of projects you have delivered: type, approximate value, scope, timeline and your own role.

• ·Run several turnkey projects at once, end to end: scope, budget, schedule, quality and handover
• ·Build the design and site team from the ground up: hire, train, mentor and lead them
• ·Plan resources for every project: people, crews, materials and timelines
• ·Allocate designers, supervisors and crews across projects as work comes in
• ·Grow the business: meet prospective clients, present designs and turn enquiries into projects
• ·Design hands-on: space plans, 3D models, renders and working drawings
• ·Build moodboards and material palettes, and carry them to site, matched to the approved design
• ·Plan milestones, trade sequencing, procurement and installation
• ·Run procurement and vendors to approved specifications and budgets
• ·Oversee factory production and site work across joinery, kitchens, finishes and services
• ·Track costs, verify vendor bills, and manage variations with documented approvals
• ·Lead client meetings, and close snags, styling and handover documents

• ·5+ years delivering high-value luxury turnkey interiors, ideally premium residences and villas
• ·Proven at running multiple projects at once, from concept to handover
• ·Has hired, mentored and led designers or site teams, and planned resources across projects
• ·Hands-on design expertise: space planning, 3D modelling, photoreal renders and moodboards
• ·Tools: AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3ds Max, V-Ray or Corona, Photoshop; Revit or Lumion a plus
• ·A business development record: client presentations, proposals and conversions
• ·Deep knowledge of joinery, kitchens, veneers, PU, stone, ceilings, hardware, lighting and services
• ·Confident with working drawings, BOQs, specifications and cost estimates
• ·Strong planning, negotiation, budget control and vendor management
• ·Diploma or degree in civil engineering, interior design, architecture or construction management