Certified Project Interior Designer

Cuningham; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee wellness program

Life and disability insurance

401k retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Cuningham in Denver seeks a Certified Project Interior Designer with a strong interior architecture background to lead design through all project phases, developing solutions and documentation that meet intent and codes. You will guide small to medium-scale projects and manage teams in a collaborative design environment.

This role requires NCIDQ certification, 7+ years of experience, and the ability to coordinate interiors with architecture, produce construction documents, and present concepts

Qualifications

• NCIDQ certification or equivalent interior design certification required.
• 7+ years of professional interior design experience leading projects through all phases.
• Multi-market experience across workplace, hospitality, entertainment, healthcare, education, and more.
• Strong interior architecture background with coordination across architectural systems and documentation.
• Experience producing and coordinating construction documents with strong knowledge of codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development, coordination, and production for small to medium projects through all phases.
• Drive iterative, collaborative design processes aligned with project success metrics.
• Lead client communication and manage expectations with clear feedback loops.
• Develop interior design concepts and presentations across all project phases.
• Oversee finish, material, lighting, and furniture selections with specifications teams.
• Produce and review drawings, redlines, and ensure alignment with design intent.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and support permitting processes.
• Participate in construction administration including site visits, RFIs, and submittals.
• Identify project risks and escalate concerns to project leadership.
• Mentor junior staff and support development opportunities.

Skills

Project leadership

Client communication

Team mentoring

Design development

Interiors coordination

Education

NCIDQ certification

Tools

Revit/BIM 360

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Rhino

Enscape

Lumion

Job description

At Cuningham, we design environments that shape how people feel, engage, and connect. In this role, you will lead the design process through all project phases, developing design solutions and documentation required to meet project intent and local governing codes. You will lead small to medium-scale project scopes and manage small, multi-level teams in a collaborative design environment.

We are seeking a Certified Project Interior Designer with a strong Interior Architecture background preferred to join our Denver team. This role is ideal for a highly technical, design-forward professional who can lead interior projects through all phases while leveraging an architectural understanding to strengthen coordination, documentation, and design intent across disciplines.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Participate in forming high-performing teams alongside Project Managers, aligned with established teaming processes.
• Lead design development, coordination, and production efforts across small to medium-scale projects through all phases.
• Drive iterative, collaborative design processes aligned with project success metrics.
• Lead client communication and manage expectations, ensuring clear, effective bi-directional feedback between internal teams and clients.
• Develop and present strong interior design concepts and presentations throughout all project phases.
• Manage finish, material, lighting, and furniture selections, coordinating with specifications teams.
• Oversee interiors coordination with architecture and all consultant disciplines to ensure conceptual and technical alignment.
• Produce and review drawing sets, including redlines, ensuring accuracy and alignment with design intent.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and support permitting processes related to interior projects.
• Participate in construction administration, including site visits, observations, submittals, RFIs, and field verification.
• Identify project risks and elevate concerns to Project Managers and Project Executives as needed.
• Support project pursuits, including proposals, interviews, and presentation preparation.
• Mentor and support junior team members through thoughtful task assignment and development opportunities.
• Encourage regenerative design thinking across built, social, and natural environments.
• Utilize MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, Revit/BIM 360.
• Build familiarity with Rhino, Enscape, and Lumion for design development and visualization.

What We Look For:

• NCIDQ Certification (or equivalent interior design certification) required
• 7+ years of professional interior design experience leading projects through all phases (concept through construction administration)
• Multi-market experience (workplace, hospitality, themed entertainment & attraction, gaming, healthcare, education, civic, retail, mixed-use, or similar)
• Strong Interior Architecture background preferred, with ability to understand and coordinate architectural systems, details, and documentation impacts
• Experience working across both interior design and architectural documentation environments is a strong plus
• Proven experience producing and coordinating construction documents, including redline review and technical documentation
• Strong understanding of building codes and permitting processes related to interior projects
• Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to clients and leading design discussions
• Proficiency in Revit/BIM 360, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with Rhino, Enscape, and Lumion is a plus

What Helps You Succeed:

• You lead confidently while staying collaborative and grounded
• You balance strong design vision with technical precision
• You operate comfortably between interiors and architecture without losing design intent
• You communicate clearly and manage expectations across clients and teams
• You mentor others while maintaining high personal production standards
• You stay organized in complex, multi-disciplinary project environments

$90,000 - $128,000 a year

Compensation provided is based on our national range which varies by work location and may also depend on accreditation, experience and responsibilities. Our talent management team can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

Compensation range updated 1/18/2026.

Benefits: Cuningham offers a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Why Cuningham?

At Cuningham, we believe the best work happens when people are supported, challenged, and connected. Whether collaborating across teams, engaging with our communities, or shaping meaningful design solutions, we bring pragmatic creativity and disciplined execution to every project - and we support each other through it all.

We nurture an equitable work environment where curiosity is celebrated, craft is valued, and growth is prioritized. Alongside a team that brings low-ego expertise and active leadership day-to-day, you’ll work on complex, high-stakes projects that demand bold thinking and disciplined delivery.

Cuningham is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the strength diversity brings to the workplace when combined with equity and justice. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, military, or veteran status.