ELM Construction LLC

Senior Interior Designer (Residential Remodeling) 

Location: Birmingham, AL (serving Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Hoover) 

Deliver high-quality client experiences 

ELM Construction LLC is a design-build remodeling company serving homeowners in Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Hoover, and the greater Birmingham area. The company specializes in residential renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, whole-home transformations, additions, and exterior upgrades. ELM's vision is to provide phenomenal design and remodel experiences that create raving fans. We are looking for an experienced Senior Designer who can bring creativity, organization, strong client communication, and a high level of design expertise to the team.

The Senior Interior Designer will work closely with clients to understand their vision, develop creative design solutions, guide selections, prepare design concepts, and support projects through the design-build process. This person should have a strong eye for design, experience with residential interiors or remodeling, and the ability to balance creativity with budgets, timelines, and practical project constraints. This role may also be a strong fit for someone with leadership potential who can help support and develop the design department over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet with clients at project locations to understand their goals, style, budget, and project needs
• Gather measurements, photos, and information needed to create as-built drawings
• Develop design concepts based on client tastes, project scope, and budget
• Design kitchens, bathrooms, and other residential spaces using Chief Architect or similar software
• Present design concepts and revisions to clients
• Help clients with selections, finishes, materials, and design decisions
• Book and attend client appointments in showrooms, homes, and the office
• Provide sketches and design details to support field installation
• Respond to client emails, texts, and calls in a timely and professional manner
• Follow up with trade partners and vendors on product quotes
• Order and track design products
• Review and approve design-related invoices
• Manage client budgets, communicate overages or underages, and help prepare change orders when needed
• Visit jobsites to verify design accuracy and materials
• Participate in team meetings, trade shows, client events, and networking opportunities as needed

Qualifications

• 10+ years of design experience preferred
• Residential construction, remodeling, or design-build experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of interior design principles
• Experience designing kitchens, bathrooms, and residential living spaces
• Experience with Chief Architect preferred
• Experience with Chief Architect is a strong plus; experience with similar design software such as 2020, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or related platforms is also a plus. 
• Strong communication and client service skills
• Organized, trustworthy, detail-oriented, and professional
• Ability to balance design creativity with budgets, timelines, and construction realities
• Positive attitude, enthusiasm, and a collaborative mindset
• Ability to work in the office; this is not a remote position
• Degree in interior design or a related field is highly preferred; strong professional design experience may be considered in place of a degree. 

Pay and Benefits

• Full-Time. W-2 Employment
• Pay: $80,000-$90,000 per year, depending on experience
• Paid vacation
• Paid standard holidays
• 401(k) with 3% company contribution
• Health insurance contribution up to $300/month
• Access to dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Discretionary annual performance bonus based on company and individual performance 
• Professional team environment with opportunities to contribute to department growth
• Typical schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, with occasional client meetings outside standard hours. 

Why ELM Construction LLC?

ELM Construction offers the opportunity to do meaningful residential design work within a collaborative design-build team. The company values honesty, respect, creativity, thoughtful communication, and pride in the final result. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced designer who wants to help clients love their homes while working with a company focused on quality, process, and long-term trust.

ELM Construction LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.