Feels Like Home is hiring a senior interior designer to join its office in Dallas, Texas.

About us

Feels Like Home is a Dallas-based hospitality group that brings people together through thoughtfully curated experiences shaped by a passionate team of hospitality visionaries. We believe that timeless restaurants are built through meaningful relationships with our team, our city, the ingredients we source, the spaces we create and the guests we welcome. Everything is made better in good company.

The role

This is a founding design leadership position. As senior interior designer at Feels Like Home, you will own the creative vision and design development of our hospitality projects from concept through construction – shaping the physical identity of every space we build.

You will work directly with the founders and alongside our culinary, operations and project management teams. We are looking for someone who brings a strong design point of view, who can lead a project from a blank page and who understands that the greatest hospitality environments feel inevitable – as though they could not have been any other way.

Responsibilities:

lead the full design process – concept, schematic design, design development, FF&E specification and construction documents – across all FLHO projects simultaneously
develop and present cohesive design narratives, mood boards, material palettes and spatial concepts to founders and key stakeholders
produce and oversee all design drawings, including space plans, reflected ceiling plans, bespoke furniture and millwork drawings and finish schedules
source, specify, and procure FF&E; build and manage relationships with vendors, artisans, fabricators and showroom
manage project budgets and timelines for all design phases, coordinating closely with general contractors and project managers
conduct regular site visits throughout construction to ensure design integrity and resolve field conditions
commission and direct original artwork, custom lighting, bespoke furniture and specialty finishes where appropriate
collaborate with the culinary and operations teams to ensure that design supports and elevates the guest experience
build and mentor a junior design team as the studio scales
represent FLHO design standards across all touchpoints: physical environments, brand extensions, retail and future concepts

Experience and qualifications:

over seven years’ experience in interior design with significant hospitality focus – restaurants, hotels, members clubs or high-end food and beverage
experience at a design studio of recognized creative standing (agency, in-house or both)
demonstrated ability to lead projects independently from concept through handover
development of compelling client presentations, including visual research and design
proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp or Rhino; rendering experience a plus
strong command of construction documentation and FF&E specification
experience in custom FF&E design and development is a plus
proven vendor relationships and a well-developed material library
experience managing project budgets, timelines and contractor relationships
a portfolio that reflects a genuine point of view, not just technical skill

Who you are:

obsessive about craft, material and detail – you know the difference between something that looks good in a render and something that will age beautifully
deeply knowledgeable about design history; your references are broad and your influences are not obvious
comfortable operating with autonomy and moving fast – you make strong decisions and stand behind them
collaborative by nature; you work well with chefs, operators, and founders, not just other designers
a natural editor – you know what to take out as much as what to add
passionate about food, hospitality and the way spaces make people feel
based in, or willing to relocate to, Dallas, Texas

Compensation and benefits:

competitive salary commensurate with experience
health, dental and vision coverage
dining privileges and discounts across all FLHO properties
access to a growing design budget and the latitude to build a studio the right way
a seat at the table in a company that is early enough to be shaped by the people who join it
potential partnership in the studio
annual salary range: $95k-130k

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