Interior Designer - Dallas, TX

At Cortland, we operate with a forward-thinking approach that challenges conventional norms and actively seeks insights beyond traditional industry boundaries. As a recognized leader in the multifamily sector, our focus on performance, innovation, and disciplined execution continues to drive strong growth and market leadership. We are committed to building a best-in-class organization by empowering top talent with the resources, autonomy, and support needed to deliver results and advance their careers in a high-performance environment. Role Overview   As the Interior Designer, you’ll lead and execute the endtoend design vision for acquisitions, renovations, and special projects across a multimilliondollar portfolio of multifamily apartment communities. You’ll translate creative concepts into cohesive, buildable, and brandaligned environments that elevate both resident experience and asset value.   Design Vision   Develop renovation and reconfiguration concepts that optimize unit layouts, functionality, and flow   Design model units, including furniture selection, purchasing, budget management, delivery coordination, installation oversight, and Care Binder creation   Partner with Investments, Cortland Build, Architecture, and external vendors to ensure design intent is consistent across interiors and exteriors   Review shop drawings and submittals to verify alignment with approved design intent   Lead furniture selection, contracts, budget tracking, and installation across projects   Collaborate with in ‑ house landscape architects to set sitewide design direction and approve finish selections   Design Standards   Select finishes and materials that reflect current and emerging design trends   Establish and communicate a clear design narrative to ensure cohesive, on ‑ brand environments   Collaborate with Marketing to align design direction with branding, signage, logos, and color palettes   Develop interior drawings, millwork details, building guidelines, and MEP specifications   Partner with pool designers to define design direction and select all finish materials   Create a cohesive design vision for fitness centers, including layout review and coordination with equipment plans   Execution and Delivery    Coordinate, review, and maintain design documentation across varying scopes of work   Partner with Preconstruction to align design intent with cost, scope, and budget targets   Develop and manage project schedules for construction and furniture delivery/install   Track budgets and progressive pricing to ensure projects remain on target financially   Collaborate with Cortland Build and Architecture teams to produce comprehensive construction documents   Qualifications    3+ years of professional interior design experience, preferably in high ‑ end residential or hospitality environments   2+ years of hands ‑ on experience using Revit   Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Decorative Arts, or a related field   Strong vendor, supplier, and trade partner network   Deep understanding of measurements and site ‑ specific dimensions   Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills   Proven project management and organizational capabilities   Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Bluebeam; ability to hand sketch   Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%   About Cortland Founded in 2005, Cortland is an international, vertically integrated multifamily real estate investment, development, and management firm with a resident-centric approach to living experiences. Recognized as one of the top 10 multifamily owners and operators in the US, Cortland combines in-house design, construction, and operations to deliver value and innovation across its portfolio. Join us as we reimagine apartment living and drive outsized returns through purpose, performance, and people. Cortland is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. We are committed to equal consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance with the application process and/or using our website, please email [email protected] Cortland is a drug-free workplace. 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