Data Center Interiors Architect | Mission-Critical Design Lead

Jacobs; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 103,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase

PPTO

Holidays

Caregiver leave

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Interiors Architect/Interior Designer to lead interior design for data center and mission-critical facilities in Little Rock. You will plan, design, and document interior environments, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring code compliance.

Requirements include a minimum of 6 years’ experience, proficiency in Revit/BIM, and strong presentation and client-facing skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, with onsite work expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in interior architecture and/or interior design.
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM-based project delivery.
• Experience developing construction documents and technical detailing.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, ADA, life safety, and architectural specifications.
• Knowledge of FF&E specification and finish material selection.
• Ability to coordinate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design efforts for mission critical and data center projects from programming through construction administration.
• Develop space planning and interior design solutions for office, control room, operations center, security, collaboration, training, and employee amenity spaces.
• Create space plans, renderings, mood boards, and finish presentation materials.
• Prepare and coordinate architectural construction documents, specifications, and technical details.
• Select and specify finishes, furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E).
• Coordinate finish selections, interior materials, wayfinding concepts, and workplace standards.
• Participate in client meetings, programming sessions, design reviews, and stakeholder presentations.
• Collaborate with architecture, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, and telecommunications disciplines.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, life safety standards, and client design guidelines.
• Support BIM coordination and multidisciplinary model reviews.
• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and field conditions during construction.
• Perform site visits and construction observations to verify design intent and quality standards.
• Mentor junior architects and designers while providing technical leadership throughout project execution.
• Assist with proposal development, design pursuits, and client relationship activities.

Skills

Revit BIM

Construction documents

FF&E

Client communication

Project coordination

Leadership/mentoring

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Presentation skills

Time management

Design leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or Interior Design

Tools

BIM software

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Interiors Architect/Interior Designer to lead interior design for data center and mission-critical facilities in Little Rock. You will plan, design, and document interior environments, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring code compliance.

Requirements include a minimum of 6 years’ experience, proficiency in Revit/BIM, and strong presentation and client-facing skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, with onsite work expectations.