Junior Interior Designer in Dallas, Texas at Lalaland Cafe 5626 LLC

The Junior Interior Designer owns refresh and update requests for our existing stores and supports the Interior Design team on new projects from concept through ordering. You'll turn feedback into finished drawings, renderings and sourcing lists, and keep projects organized so the team hits its deadlines.

Reports to: Interior Design Lead

Works closely with: Director of Architecture, Operations, Development, and Development Coordinators

• Own refresh and update requests for current stores from intake to completion.
• Partner with the Interior Design Lead and Director of Architecture to develop design solutions.
• Coordinate with Operations and Development on scope, scheduling and store updates.
• Document site conditions and take field measurements as needed.

• Build and manage 3D models, and create renderings for design review.
• Help develop furniture plans, elevations, finish schedules and millwork documentation.
• Own design updates and revisions based on feedback from the design team.
• Prepare mood boards and presentation decks.
• Help track and maintain company design standards.

• Research and source materials, lighting, furniture and accessories for team review.
• Order finish and product samples, coordinate them for review and approval, and keep the sample library organized.
• Create an "items to order" checklist for each rendering.
• Update the project tracker with approved materials and fixtures for ordering.
• Support furniture orders and timelines so projects meet their goals.
• Work with Development Coordinators to maintain vendor and supplier communication.

• Keep project files organized and timelines current.
• Take notes in design meetings and turn them into clear action items.
• Track deadlines and support the Design and Architecture team in meeting deliverables.
• Send a weekly progress update to the Interior Design Lead and Director of Architecture.
• Handle daily tasks and requests from the team, and adapt quickly to design changes.
• Stay current on market and design trends.

• 1–3 years of commercial interior design experience.
• Ability to create and interpret architectural drawings.
• Working knowledge of construction documents.
• Proficiency in SketchUp and Bluebeam.
• Familiarity with commercial FF&E.
• Strong organization and follow-through, with comfort juggling several projects and shifting priorities.

You're detail-oriented, quick to act on feedback, and energized by seeing a design go from rendering to finished store. You like owning your work, keeping a team organized, and staying flexible when plans change.