Lead Designer

Company Description

BOWEN HALE is a newly launched interior design firm bringing together Molly Bowen and Bex Hale—two experienced designers with a strong point of view and a shared standard for the work.

This isn’t a traditional studio. Alongside the design firm, we are building a Build Center—an environment where design, selections, and execution live under one roof. Materials, fixtures, and decisions aren’t scattered across showrooms and emails—they’re brought into a more cohesive, hands-on, and design-driven process. The result is better work. More control. Less friction. And a more immersive way to design. We work in a setting that reflects that—collaborative, fast-moving, and built for people who care about design and how it actually comes together.

We are not a checklist-driven studio. Every role on our team requires initiative, ownership, and the ability to think independently. This is not an environment for someone who needs to be told what to do. We are looking for designers who take initiative, solve problems, and move work forward.

Role Description

Leads high-end residential, hospitality, and commercial design projects from concept through completion, serving as the primary point of contact for clients while shaping overall design direction. We are looking for a Lead Designer with a strong creative vision—a fashion-forward, design-driven thinker whose work feels current, layered, and intentional. This is not a role for someone who simply executes. This is a role for a designer who shapes the work, leads with perspective, and elevates every project. Taste matters here.

Qualifications

Lead projects from concept through installationServe as primary client contact and manage relationshipsExecute full design process: conceptual design, space planning, moodboardsCreate and oversee FF&E selections and procurementManage budgets, schedules, and project timelinesOversee construction drawings, elevations, and renderingsCoordinate with builders, architects, and tradesMentor and lead Studio Designers, Design Associates, and InternsManage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlinesMaintain organization, communication, and follow-through across all phases

Required Skills & Software

Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit, and Chief Architect (or ability to learn quickly)Strong working knowledge of SketchUp or similar 3D toolsAbility to create elevations and renderingsExperience with Studio Designer or similar procurement softwareStrong knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, and color trendsStrong understanding of construction drawings and detailingAbility to review and redline drawings with precisionProfessional photography and/or social media content creation a plus

Experience

7+ years residential, hospitality, or commercial interior design experience

Preferred Credentials

ASID, NCIDQ, or comparable certifications considered a plus

Compensation & Benefits

$80,000 – $95,000 annual salary (DOE)Performance-based bonus tied to project success and contribution12 days paid time off + additional unpaid flexibility10 paid holidaysMonthly health insurance stipend