Interior Designer (Hospitality Experience Required)
Independent Contractor | Part-Time / As-Needed

Please read carefully before applying.
This role is specifically for designers with restaurant and/or hotel design experience. Applications without clear hospitality experience will not be considered.

Allison Ducharme Interior Design is primarily a residential interior design studio serving Southern New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Our work includes room re-designs and renovation projects of all sizes.
In addition to residential projects, we are taking on new restaurant and potential hotel projects in the coming year and are looking for a designer with proven hospitality experience to support that work.

This is a part-time, as-needed independent contractor position.
There are no guaranteed weekly hours. This role is best suited for someone who already has ongoing work and is looking to add projects, not someone seeking steady or full-time employment.

The Role

We are seeking an Interior Designer with strong design knowledge, hospitality experience, and the ability to manage projects from concept through installation.

You will report directly to Principal Designer, Allison Ducharme, and receive daily and/or weekly direction based on active project needs.

Location Requirement:

Must be based in the Boston area or Southern New Hampshire so we can attend appointments and site visits together as needed.The Role

Work Structure:

Mostly remote (work from home and Zoom meetings)
In-person support as needed for site visits, installations, and meetings

In-Person Meetings: Weekly or Bi-Weekly (project dependent)
On-Site Work: Required for active projects if they are local

Applicant Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design from an accredited program
Demonstrated hospitality design experience (restaurants and/or hotels required)
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to multitask across multiple active projects
Strong design knowledge
Experience in interior design project management
Professional, confident interaction with clients and contractors
Reliable car and ability to travel within a 45-minute radius of Pelham, NH (we can discuss this depending on where you live)

Duties

Assist with interior design projects for hospitality spaces, including hotels and restaurants
Prepare detailed drawings and construction documents utilizing AutoCAD/CAD
Knowledge of lighting design and lighting components
Conduct site visits for inspections, quality control, and to oversee construction activities (when needed), documentation and progress reporting
Provide guidance on color theory, interior design principles, and space planning to achieve aesthetic excellence
Site measures, note-taking, and photographing (experience required)

Experience

Proven experience in interior design within the hospitality sector is required
Demonstrated project management skills with a portfolio showcasing successful project delivery from concept through completion
Proficiency in CAD - would need your own software & computer
Strong knowledge of interior design principles including color theory, remodeling, renovation, construction processes, budgeting, contracts management, and lighting sales
Familiarity with the full lifecycle of hospitality projects including remodeling and construction phases
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail

This role is ideal for a creative professional who is passionate about designing exceptional hospitality spaces. We value innovative thinking combined with practical project execution skills to deliver outstanding results for our clients.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $75.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 20 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pelham, NH 03076

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