Interior Architectural Coordinator – High-End Residential Design

Interior Architectural Coordinator

Location :  Newport Beach, CA (In-Person Role)

About Dejager Design Inc.

Dejager Design Inc. is a full-service interior architecture and design firm specializing in luxury residential projects. Founded by Principal Designer Errol Dejager, the firm brings a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to design—one that merges architecture, construction, and artistry. Each home is an individual expression of our clients’ lives, executed with precision and a deep respect for craftsmanship.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented  Interior Architectural Coordinator  with a  minimum of five years of experience  in luxury residential interior design or interior architecture. This is a full-time, in-person position based in our Newport Beach studio, with occasional travel to our Beverly Hills office and client project sites.

This role is external-facing and highly collaborative—serving as the bridge between the design studio and the broader project team, including architects, consultants, general contractors, and fabricators. The ideal candidate has exceptional technical ability, strong communication skills, and the confidence to make informed, design-aligned decisions in real time.

Who You Are

You are a seasoned professional with a refined technical eye and the ability to execute complex design intent with accuracy and clarity. You thrive in high-caliber environments, balancing precision and creativity with professionalism and diplomacy. You are comfortable coordinating across multiple disciplines, leading discussions with project partners, and protecting the integrity of the design while ensuring constructability.

Colleagues and consultants describe you as detail-driven, thorough, and proactive—a true collaborator who approaches every challenge with both design sensibility and technical insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary  interior architectural coordinator  between the design team, architects, consultants, and general contractor, ensuring all disciplines remain aligned with the approved interior design intent.
• Support the  Studio Design Lead  in all phases of project execution, providing technical oversight and coordination throughout design development, documentation, and construction.
• Conduct  deep and thorough reviews of shop drawings and submittals , redlining for accuracy, constructability, and adherence to the interior design vision.
• Possess a  comprehensive understanding of construction means and methods , exercising sound judgment and the ability to make timely, design-informed decisions in meetings and on-site.
• Develop and produce  detailed design development and construction plan sets  with precision and consistency.
• Refine and finalize  3D models and technical drawings  initiated by the design team to accurately reflect current project direction.
• Coordinate directly with  vendors, fabricators, consultants, and contractors  to confirm that all specifications and details are executed to the highest standard.
• Conduct  field verifications and site measurements , integrating real-time updates into drawings and ensuring design accuracy from concept through installation.

Qualifications

Compensation + Benefits