Interior Designer

HDR; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary firm in Sydney is seeking a Mid-Level Interior Designer to join their Architecture Business Group. The role involves collaborating on innovative design projects across Federal, Healthcare, and Educational sectors. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, 3-6 years of experience, and proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, and Enscape. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment focused on design excellence.

Benefits

Broad-based Employee Shares Program

Flexible work arrangements

Wellbeing programs

Salary Packaging options

Company paid Annual Professional Membership Fees

Employee Assistance Program

Culture supporting inclusion and diversity

Qualifications

• 3-6 years’ experience in interior design and architectural documentation.
• Strong technical skills in interior design documentation workflows.
• Proficiency in Revit and experience in SketchUp & Enscape are required.
• Australian Citizenship or Baseline security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across project teams and disciplines for design concepts.
• Prepare and document interior design concepts through to construction.
• Participate in design reviews maintaining quality and detail.
• Advocate for design excellence and contribute to creative culture.

Skills

Revit

SketchUp

Photoshop

InDesign

Rhino

Grasshopper

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture

Job description

Overview

HDR is a multidisciplinary firm specialising in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We value diversity and are an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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Our Opportunity

HDR’s Architecture Business Group has an opportunity for an Interior Designer with strong technical documentation skills and an eye for detail to join our Sydney studio.

To support our key sectors - Federal (Defence), Education & Science, Tech/Media/Telecom (Data Centres) and Healthcare - we are looking for a talented individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about design excellence. This role is ideal for someone who wants to refine their craft, grow with global specialists and make a real impact on our communities.

As a Mid-Level Interior Designer, you will:

• Collaborate across project teams and disciplines to develop creative, practical design concepts and solutions aligned with project goals.
• Prepare, present, and document interior design concepts from programming through construction administration.
• Participate in design reviews, maintaining a strong eye for detail and quality throughout.
• Work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment—open to both mentoring and being mentored.
• Advocate for design excellence and contribute to the studio’s creative culture.
• Engage in networking and business development opportunities to help grow our client base and expand HDR’s impact.
• Support and promote HDR’s brand within project teams, with clients, and in the broader industry.

Permanent role available in Sydney.

Please note: Due to project requirements, a current Baseline or higher Australian Government Security Clearance, or eligibility to obtain is required. To check your eligibility, please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

About You

You will bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in interior design, or closely related discipline.
• Typically, 3-6 years’ experience in interior design and architectural documentation.
• Strong technical skills and solid understanding of interior design documentation workflows.
• Proficiency in Revit – required.
• Experience with Rhino and Grasshopper is a plus.
• Experience in Sketch up & Enscape - required.
• Experience using Photoshop & InDesign - required.
• A collaborative mindset and positive, proactive approach to challenges.
• Passion for the sectors HDR Architecture is known for - Federal, Healthcare, Tech/Media/Telecom & Data, Education & Science is a plus!
• A proactive, adaptable working style and willingness to contribute across different sectors and project types as required.
• Australian Citizenship (Baseline or higher Australian Government Security Clearance, or eligibility to obtain - required). To check your eligibility, please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

Why HDR

We are one the largest employee-owned companies globally, with a multi-disciplinary network of over 12,000 dedicated professionals. As the largest healthcare and educational science practice in the world, we are expanding our architectural team to enhance our impact in Australia.

Our studios foster an open design culture, valuing collaboration and individual expression. Every team member has a voice in shaping our projects and studio environments. We are committed to individual growth, offering tailored career pathways and provide opportunities such as our international talent exchange program by connecting you with a global network of experts and leaders in the field.

Our current project portfolio includes Healthcare, Education, Science and Federal (Defence) sectors, with a focus on growing our master planning and urban design capability. We utilise emerging and cutting-edge technologies to inform our design processes and communicate effectively with our clients and stakeholders, supported by our dedicated in-house data-driven design team.

HDR have set a global ambition to drive socially and environmentally regenerative outcomes across all our projects and we strive for our work to positively impact both people and the planet.

HDR Benefits

• Broad-based Employee Shares Program
• Global organisation with opportunities for international travel and collaboration
• Award-winning sustainable projects
• Flexible work arrangements
• Financial advice and wellbeing programs
• Salary Packaging and Novated Lease Options
• Salary Continuance Insurance
• HDR University learning platform with access to webinars, LinkedIn Learning, and the Pinnacle Series
• Rewards program including referrals, long service awards, and certification bonuses
• Company paid Annual Professional Membership Fees
• Company paid Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Employee Assistance Program
• A culture that supports and encourages inclusion and diversity where each of us are welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day

Submit your application today and join us in delivering impactful solutions that reflect our commitment to innovation, collaboration and design excellence.

Please note: HDR does not accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from third party suppliers. Any submissions made without prior request from the HDR Talent Acquisition team will not be considered as valid submissions.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant design firm environment
• ID license in state or province where applicable

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other\'s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.