Groh Playrooms: Lead DesignerPlease ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely. DEPARTMENTStudioREPORTS TOSenior Designer EMPLOYMENT TYPEFull-Time, SalariedLOCATIONDMV Area — Hybrid COMPENSATION$72,000-$80,000 annual ABOUT GROH PLAYROOMSGroh Playrooms is a DMV-area interior design studio specializing in playrooms and learning spaces — founded by educators who believe children's environments deserve the same design rigor as any other room in the home. We partner with families to create spaces that are as thoughtful and well-crafted as they are joyful.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Lead Designer owns full-cycle design work from initial concept through final client sign-off, bringing Groh Playrooms' design vision to life with independence and confidence. This is an individual-contributor role; you'll lead client relationships and design decisions directly, without formal management responsibility, and partner closely with Project Managers to ensure your designs translate cleanly into buildable, deliverable projects.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Own full-cycle design work for assigned projects, from concept through final client sign-offLead client meetings and design presentations independentlyGuide clients through decisions and revisions, balancing vision, function, and budgetPartner with Project Managers on feasibility, sequencing, and installation logisticsPrepare complete handoff packages: specifications, drawings, and product detailsMaintain organized, current project files in line with studio systems Collaborate with Designers and Design Associates on shared projectsFlag scope, budget, or timeline risks earlyWHAT YOU'LL BRINGRequired 4+ years of professional interior design experience, ideally residential A portfolio demonstrating full-cycle project ownership, from concept through installationProficiency in SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite (or comparable design software) Confidence leading client meetings and presentations independentlyStrong organizational habits: you keep files, specs, and timelines clean without being askedReliable personal vehicle: this role involves site visits and client meetings across the DMVNice to HaveExperience designing for children's or family-focused spacesFamiliarity with or comparable project management platforms xhqgsiq WHY GROH PLAYROOMSWork on distinctive, joyful projects with a tight-knit, design-driven studio teamHealth benefits, PTO, and 401(k): details shared during the interview process A studio that treats children's spaces as serious design work A tight-knit, design-driven studio team that invests in growthWork that stays genuinely fun: you'll spend your days surrounded by color, materials, and rooms built for imagination A studio driven by the next generation: kids are who we design for, and their sense of wonder shapes everything we makeHOW TO APPLYSubmit your resume and portfolio (PDF or link) for consideration to We review applications on a rolling basis and will follow up with qualified candidates directly.
