Senior Interior Designer

Job Title:      
Senior Designer                                     Location:  Columbus, OH 

Reports to:   
Design Director                                      DEPT:  Design 

Position Type:    Full Time, Exempt                             Date Created: 1/15/2026 

Crimson Design Group is seeking an individual with the ability to create top-notch work within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.  Our ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about creating senior living, residential and/or commercial environments and has the proven ability to see a project through from early phases to completion.

If you are a creative, detail-oriented, and experienced (senior-level) designer with a passion for producing exceptional senior environments, we invite you to join our team!

CDG Core Values: 

Our  Senior Designers must be passionate about our culture and must strive to ensure that all messaging reflects our culture and our core values: 

• Excellence: Takes initiative, dedication, can-do attitude, sense of urgency.
• Crimson Spirit: Contributes, values everyone, team player.
• Life Lived Well:  Fun, optimistic, no drama, servant heart.
• Growth Mindset: Ownership thinking, innovative, curious.

Responsibilities and Duties 

• Participate in design strategy sessions and lead the design team with research, concept and presentation development.
• Take ownership of design projects, manage timelines, and ensure the successful execution of design deliverables within specified deadlines.
• Partner with FF&E designers in colors, materials and furniture selections.
• Coordinate with lighting and graphic designers to ensure elements relate to the project design concepts and program.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers, fostering their growth and development within the team.
• Creates functional and aesthetic design that enhance living spaces, help boost productivity, increase sales or attract customers.
• Develops drawings, presentations, cost estimates and proposals and coordinates the work of contractors; coordinates installations.
• Accept and provide constructive feedback to improve design concepts and final projects, striving for excellence at every phase of the project.
• Initiates and manages relationships with clients and partners and is focused on delivering a detail-oriented expert level of client service.
• Tracks projects, timelines, budgets and progress and prepares reports and communications for internal teams and clients; manages multiple projects and multiple deadlines.
• Participates in team projects and strategic business growth initiatives.
• Organize, plan and prioritize work.

Desired Qualifications 

• Bachelor or master’s degree in interior design
• 4-10 years of experience designing corporate, multi-family, hospitality, or senior living spaces
• NCIDQ certification is preferred, but not required
• Excellent design, graphic and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
• Experience interfacing with clients and collaborating with Architecture and consultant teams
• Experience in preparing construction documents and construction administration
• Possesses general knowledge of building codes and ADA guidelines as they relate to life safety and space planning
• Team player with a collaborative mindset
• Interest in Senior Living Interiors
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  Strong project management skills.
  
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  Able to work in a collaborative, open environment; successful candidates will be team-oriented, self-directed, and forward-thinking.
  
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships.
  
  

Physical Requirements   

• Must be able to travel occasionally.  
  
• Must be able to handle loads up to 10lbs., sometimes up to 20lbs.
  
• Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time.  
  
  • Work in this position requires being inside most of the time, in an office-setting. 
    
• Must be able to work at off-site locations.
  

Crimson Design Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, service member status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, and local laws. 

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidates.