Senior Architectural/Interior Designer

Compelling Homes-Senior Architectural / Interior Designer

Location : Johnston, Iowa (relocation required)

Is meticulous organization and attention to detail your North Sta r while managing design projects? Are you inspired to take risks within your designs to push boundaries while still meeting client expectations?

Every home has a soul—sometimes it just needs help finding its voice. You are an Architectural / Interior Designer, you don’t just create spaces; you craft environments where people feel comfortable, inspired, and truly themselves. Whether it’s blending timeless elegance with modern flair or reworking a small space into a cozy retreat, our work is about listening to what a space needs and transforming it into something that exceeds our clients' expectations.

About Us :

Compelling Homes Remodeling and Design is a full-service design-build home remodeling contractor that helps bring our clients’ dreams to life. From a small bathroom remodel to a finished basement or even a home addition. Compelling Homes Remodeling and Design has been proudly servicing the Des Moines area since 2009 and we stand by our amazing team and proven process to ensure our remodeling projects stay on time, on budget, and are actually enjoyable. A successful candidate will support our mission; create environments where families can be the best version of themselves.

Summary of Responsibilities :

This role is all about turning creative ideas into stunning realities! You’ll design and refine plans, measure spaces, and create buildable designs that come to life. Working hand-in-hand with clients, you'll help choose finishes, materials, and fixtures, while keeping projects on track and within budget. From drafting detailed drawings to picking the perfect paint color, you'll be the design expert pushing boundaries and showing clients what’s truly possible.

Essential Functions :

• Assist with the production and editing of all design related documents, including but not limited to plans, details, schedules and notes.
• Accurate measurement of the project space.
• Design development to produce buildable plans.
• Shop with customers for selections, recommend finishes, fixtures, materials, appliances, and other miscellaneous items unique to each job.
• Process orders, document ordering and keep production staff informed of timeline.
• Develop working drawings to include electrical and mechanical plans, window, and door schedules.
• Build a complete design packet that incorporates architectural plans / interior color renderings / interior elevations as well as product data that matches homeowner selections.
• Financial Integrity with the project budget.
• Establish good working relationships with other team members.
• Foster positive communications and relationships with clients and vendors.
• Keep up to date on industry trends and developments.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required :

Compensation :

Personal characteristics needed to be successful in this role :

Salary : $85,000 - $105,000