CALM by DESIGN. WARM by NATURE.
BUILD SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL with US.
CALM by DESIGN. WARM by NATURE.
BUILD SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL with US.
JOIN OUR TEAM
Fox Interiors is a boutique residential interior design studio based in Minneapolis, specializing in remodeling and furnishings for older homes. We create warm, modern, functional spaces for everyday living, homes with clean lines, playful color, lighting that sets the mood and lands exactly where you need it, and just the right amount of whimsy.
Function is not an afterthought here. It's a core value. We're talking about the spice drawer that actually works, the storage solution you didn't know you needed until it changed your morning entirely. We help our clients get unapologetically clear about what they actually want, and then we deliver it.
Join Our Team: Interior Design Associate
Fox Interiors is seeking an Interior Design Associate to work alongside our Lead Designer on 4 to 7 high-end residential remodeling and furnishings projects at a time. This is a freelance contractor position offering 20 to 30 hours per week, with real ownership of the work from concept through installation.
This role is equal parts creative and operational. You'll be involved in every phase of a project, from pulling samples and developing presentations to managing vendor correspondence, coordinating trades, and keeping projects moving on schedule. You have a strong design eye and you're just as comfortable in a spreadsheet as you are in a showroom. You anticipate next steps without being asked. You follow things through to completion. You communicate proactively, especially when something isn't going to plan.
We use Asana for project and task management and Studio Designer for purchasing, proposals, and project financials. Comfort with both, or the genuine willingness and ability to learn them quickly, is essential. You'll be expected to monitor Asana daily, meet assigned deadlines, and flag proactively when timelines are at risk.
If you're an interior designer who thrives on both the creative and the operational, who loves a great design solution and also gets a quiet satisfaction from a perfectly organized project tracker, this might be exactly the role you've been looking for.
About Fox Interiors
About the Role
Our process is thorough, collaborative, and deeply personalized. We get into the nitty-gritty of how our clients actually live, how they move through their spaces, and what their nervous system needs to feel at ease at home. We integrate Human Design into our design process as one lens for understanding how a person makes decisions, what environments support them, and how their home can reflect who they are right now. You don't need to be a Human Design expert to work here, but you do need to be curious and open to the idea that how a space feels is just as important as how it looks.
We're a small, tight-knit team and we bring that same energy to our client relationships. We're professional and thorough, and we're also real. Over the course of a project, we're going to know what's in their medicine cabinet, how they actually cook, and probably what they're currently binge-watching. We become part of our clients' lives for six months to a year, sometimes longer, and we wouldn't have it any other way.
If you want a studio that's as warm and genuine as the spaces we create, you're in the right place.
- Attend site visits, verify measurements, and document decisions and follow-up items
- Draft existing conditions, space plans, elevations, millwork details, and furniture layouts in CAD
- Produce and update plans, elevations, and detailed drawings for interiors, cabinetry, custom furniture, and artwork, translating the Lead Designer's vision into clear instructions for execution
- Assist in preparing client presentations including concept moodboards, materials palettes, finish selections, and project budgets
- Source and curate furniture, fixtures, finishes, fabrics, and materials both online and in person, including visiting local showrooms to pull samples, memos, and finish selections
Responsibilities
Project Management
- Support the Lead Designer across 4 to 7 high-end residential projects at a time
- Manage professional client correspondence and follow outstanding questions and tasks through to completion
- Manage communication with contractors, trades, and vendors throughout every project phase
- Coordinate with consultants and fabricators to ensure accuracy and timely execution
- Maintain project timelines, deliverables, and accurate billable hours
- Oversee day-to-day design workflow, including scheduling, meeting notes, project files, and task lists
- Balance creative vision with budget constraints and project deadlines
- Take direction well and contribute effectively as part of a collaborative team
Interior Design and Execution
- Coordinate with vendors, showrooms, workrooms, artisans, and trades to obtain pricing, lead times, and product information
- Assist in developing FF&E schedules and proposals covering lighting, plumbing, materials, and appliances
- Maintain project specifications, sourcing lists, schedules, and design documentation
- Proactively manage lead times, production schedules, and shipping updates, following up on orders as needed
- Oversee custom orders, review shop drawings, track production, and ensure accuracy and alignment with the design intent
- Attend client meetings, walkthroughs, and on-site oversight during construction and installation phases
- Assist with installation coordination, quality control, punch lists, and final styling
- Participate in photoshoots, styling, and documentation of completed projects
Colleen is super easy to work with and patient with us. She helped us avoid mistakes and always explained everything clearly. Both projects had special requirements and unique problems, which she solved quickly.
- Kim & Scott
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience at an interior design firm, with hands-on exposure to both design and construction processes
- Highly organized and self-motivated, with strong verbal, written, graphic, and client-facing communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, anticipate next steps, and meet deadlines with limited guidance
- Reliable, with strong time management skills and accurate, consistent time tracking across all projects
- Skilled in developing documents and presentations across all phases of design, including schematic design, design development, proposals, and installation
- Takes real ownership of projects and sees them through from kickoff to installation
- Strong design sensibility with a discerning eye for color, proportion, materials, finishes, textiles, furnishings, and antiques, with sensitivity to the studio's creative direction
- Experienced in producing and coordinating construction documents, finish schedules, millwork details, and implementation drawings
- Working knowledge of residential building codes and technical detailing is a plus
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively, and equally at ease with clients, architects, contractors, vendors, showrooms, and trades
- Curious and resourceful, with a genuine commitment to staying current with new materials, vendors, product lines, and design resources
- Gives and receives constructive feedback openly and graciously
- Honest and transparent by nature, including when things go sideways. Owns mistakes, solves problems, and brings solutions
- Brings a positive, flexible, and adaptable energy to the team. In a boutique studio environment, those qualities are just as important as technical skills.
Software and Technical Requirements
- Studio Designer (or comparable FF&E accounting program)
- Asana
- AutoCAD
- Canva
- Google Workspace
- Rendering experience is a plus
Compensation and Details
- Freelance contractor position, 20 to 30 hours per week
- $30 to $50 per hour, based on experience
- Hybrid position with regular weekly in-person requirements in the Minneapolis and Twin Cities metro area, including client meetings, site visits, showroom sourcing, and coordination with vendors and trades.
Remaining work is performed remotely. - Candidates must be based in the Twin Cities metro area.
- Reliable personal transportation required
How To Apply
We look forward to hearing from you.
- A cover letter that tells us a little about who you are, explains why Fox Interiors feels like the right fit for you, and includes the phrase "I believe in unapologetic design."
- Your resume
- A portfolio with examples of your work, including moodboards, finish and furnishings selections, plan sets, and completed projects as available
- A brief description of 1 to 2 projects you're proud of and your specific role on each
- Your software proficiency levels, particularly Studio Designer and AutoCAD
- Your general availability and the approximate hours per week you're looking for
FAQs
What is Human Design?
Human Design is a self-awareness system that blends ancient wisdom and modern science, combining astrology, the I Ching, the chakra system, and quantum physics. It’s based on your exact birth time, date, and location to create a unique “body graph” that reveals how you’re energetically wired to interact with the world. Part science, part spiritual roadmap, it offers personalized insights into how you make decisions, manage energy, and experience alignment. Think of it as a blueprint for living in a way that feels natural, grounded, and true to who you are.
A Quick Hello
I’m Colleen Slack - an award-winning designer, detail-tamer, and champion of warm, modern spaces that feel like you.
I’m a mid-century aficionado, crystal collector, Human Design nerd, and bookworm.
I go to great lengths to understand how you make decisions and what steadies your nervous system, then design the home that loves you back.