Benefits:
Competitive salary
Paid time off
Training & development
Health insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Are you motivated by a drive to serve others? Do you thrive as an independent yet collaborative team player who takes initiative and gets things done? Do you have a keen eye for detail and ensure thoroughness in your work? If so, we welcome you to join our exceptional team!
Join the Paul Davis Team!
Interior Designer Base Salary up to $50,000 - $75,000
The Interior Designer is responsible for planning, designing, and selecting finishes for residential and commercial spaces damaged by fire, water, mold, or other insured perils. This role blends creative design with practical restoration expertise, ensuring the final results meet client expectations, insurance requirements, and industry standards while providing exceptional customer service representing the Paul Davis brand in a safe working environment.
Visionary Restoration: Lead the end-to-end design process, from initial damage assessment to final styling, ensuring every space exceeds client expectations.
Strategic Material Selection: Source and specify durable, high-quality finishes (flooring, lighting, cabinetry, and textiles) that align with both the client's aesthetic and insurance budgets.
Technical Excellence: Develop detailed 2D/3D renderings, floor plans, and construction documents to guide the reconstruction team.
Empathetic Consultation: Serve as the primary design advocate for clients, guiding them through the selection process with patience and expertise during stressful restoration periods.
Project Synergy: Collaborate closely with Project Managers, estimators, and subcontractors to ensure design intent is executed accurately, on time, and within building codes.
Relationship Architect: Exceptional communication skills and a "servant’s heart" for providing top-tier customer service.
Organizational Mastery: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining meticulous documentation and budget
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with homeowners, adjusters, and project managers to develop design solutions aligned with restoration scope and budget
Develop design concepts that restore and enhance the original space
Provide guidance on material selections (e.g., flooring, cabinetry, paint, fixtures, etc.)
Create mood boards, color palettes, and renderings or sketches as needed
Document and specify products, finishes, and design intent for approval by stakeholders
Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and installers to ensure execution of design specifications
Ensure selections comply with insurance allowances, Xactimate estimates, and local building codes
Assist with product sourcing and procurement
Visit job sites to ensure quality, accuracy, and client satisfaction throughout the build process
Maintain organized project records, selections, and communications in company systems
Coordinate with vendors and sales reps to obtain up-to-date catalogs, pricing, and sample boards.
Ensure the showroom is client-ready at all times, maintaining a welcoming and professional appearance.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field
2+ years of design experience; restoration or insurance industry experience strongly preferred
Working knowledge of construction materials, finishes, and building codes
Understanding of Xactimate or willingness to learn
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Highly organized with attention to detail and timelines
Ability to work with emotionally distressed clients under challenging circumstances
Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
Ability to adapt to changes.
Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Make an impact now: Since 1966, Paul Davis has been serving people in their time of need when facing disaster and having their worst day. We are a customer, employee and client focused company, passionately serving our community in its time of need and becoming an indispensable partner to our clients though our dedicated work! WE ARE PAUL DAVIS!
Reasonable Accommodation for Disability
Any applicant or employee, who believes that a reasonable accommodation is required for purposes of federal or state disability law is required to contact Human Resources to begin the interactive exchange process.
Disclaimer
Paul Davis Restoration is an equal opportunity employer. Paul Davis Restoration provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.