Property Interior Designer

Description and Qualifications

The Blackberry Mountain Property Interior Designer serves as a designer and project manager, overseeing multiple interior design projects across Blackberry Farm or Blackberry Mountain, serving both residential clients and internal hospitality projects. This role is responsible for all phases of interior design, including design development, construction bidding and administration, and project installation, all while adhering to strict budgets and tight deadlines within a functioning resort property. The Property Interior Designer plays a critical role in upholding Blackberry’s signature luxury aesthetic while delivering highest-quality design solutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Project Management & Design Deliverables

• • Coordinate meetings and site visits with Blackberry Proprietor, Design Director, resort management and private homeowners to establish design project direction and goals
  • Develop project deliverables, including Design Presentations, CAD drawings, Budgets, Finish Documents, FF&E Schedules, and Millwork Documents.
  • Coordinate with Property Team Lead and Property Design Administrators to ensure alignment of priorities and task delegation.

Client & Contractor Coordination

• • Act as the primary liaison between clients, contractors, and vendors.
  • Confirm contractor schedules, allowances, and budgets, ensuring projects remain on time and within financial parameters.
  • Facilitate design clarifications, ensuring all project stakeholders adhere to Blackberry’s design standards.
  • Conduct site visits and walkthroughs to assess construction progress and alignment with design specifications.

FF&E Development & Procurement

• • Source and present finishes, fixtures, furnishings, fabrics, lighting, hardware, and accessories for approval by Design Director prior to Presentation to client.
  • Manage FF&E budgets, tracking expenditures and maintaining financial balance across multiple projects.
  • Oversee prototype development for custom furnishings and bespoke design elements.
  • Coordinate FF&E installations, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to design vision.

Must comply with all company policies and procedures.

To perform the essential functions of this position regular and consistent attendance is required.

Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers and interact with our guests.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field required.
• 3–5 years of experience in hospitality and/or residential interior design.
• In-depth knowledge of showrooms, resources, and industry trends.
• Proven experience managing design projects in a collaborative environment.
• Self-motivated and highly organized, committed to note-taking and documenting all details.
• Ease and polish while presenting high level of aesthetic taste and passion for design.
• Ability to balance multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign and/or Canva software.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) and database management.
• Ability to quickly learn new design software, including Studio Designer.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests, managers, and team members
• Must be able to establish relationships with outside vendors and communicate needs and requests to them accordingly

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic knowledge and understanding of math

REASONING ABILITY

• Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to safely operate a company vehicle or golf cart

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• General Office
• 5,200 acres of Blackberry Mountain property 

About Blackberry

Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain, Relais & Châteaux properties located in the Great Smoky Mountains, continue the traditions of unparalleled hospitality and luxury that have always been the hallmark of the Blackberry brand. Combining land conservation, modern-day luxuries, and captivating natural setting, the two resorts create vacation experiences unlike any other. Activities abound at Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain offering the opportunity for every guest to create an ideal experience to enjoy the properties and the region, whether they’re seeking the thrill of adventure, the relaxation of a spa immersion, or quality time around the table enjoying celebrated cuisine.

A career at Blackberry means being surrounded by a welcoming and supportive team who strive each day toward common goals: legendary hospitality, memorable experiences and generational sustainability.

From ensuring our guests have a memorable stay to providing renowned cuisine, Blackberry provides career-defining opportunities, a comprehensive benefits program, and the tools to explore and grow your career. Some of our benefits include travel perks and property benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off with additional paid holidays, health insurance and flexible spending accounts, 401k match with profit share and training and education.

Blackberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.