Designer

Unispace; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Unispace is seeking an experienced interior designer to lead workplace and life sciences projects from concept through construction. You will partner with clients to translate culture and requirements into high-performing design solutions, and guide multi-disciplinary teams through all design stages.

Bring a strong portfolio, Revit and visualization tool expertise, and a proven ability to present and collaborate with clients.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of interior design experience with workplace and life sciences exposure.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity and technical depth.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with Enscape or similar visualization tools.
• Ability to lead projects and guide teams through all design phases.
• Strong understanding of construction documentation and buildability.
• Knowledge of building codes; experience with regulated environments is a plus.
• Confident in presenting to clients and leading design conversations.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work across disciplines and time zones.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver workplace and life sciences projects from concept through completion.
• Partner with clients to understand their business, culture, and requirements and translate into design solutions.
• Drive design excellence across stages from test fits to full construction documentation.
• Collaborate with Design Principals and cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life.
• Lead project teams in producing drawings, finish palettes, and coordinated documentation sets.
• Present and communicate design ideas clearly to clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure designs align with building systems, codes, and regulated environments where applicable.
• Balance creativity with constructability and deliverability.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Interior design

Project leadership

Client communication

Team collaboration

Documentation quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture

NCIDQ / AIA / LEED accreditation

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Enscape

Job description

At Unispace, we create spaces that empower people and businesses to thrive. We are a global design-build partner delivering workplace and life sciences projects for some of the world’s most innovative brands.

With over 500 people across four continents, we bring together strategy, design, project management, and delivery into one seamless experience. Our integrated approach enables us to move with agility, solve complex challenges, and deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients.

Our people are at the centre of everything we do. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity, accountability, creativity, and continuous improvement. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us create better experiences for our clients and each other.

At Unispace, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects, work alongside talented global teams, and grow your career in an environment that encourages innovation and new ideas.

Who We Are

We’re Unispace and we believe that everyone should work in an environment that inspires productivity, peak performance and delivers well-being . We see that positive work environments foster open, collaborative and supportive cultures populated by highly independent, motivated people. While our core business is strategizing, designing and building workplaces for some of the biggest brands in the world, we know our people are our #1 asset. We look after our people ensuring we provide rewards and recognition, career development and a focus on well-being . If that sounds like an environment that would bring out the best in you, then keep reading!

What You’ll Do

• Lead and deliver workplace and life sciences projects from concept through completion
• Partner closely with clients to understand their business, culture, and technical requirements — translating them into thoughtful, high-performing design solutions
• Drive design excellence across all stages, from test fits and concepts to full construction documentation
• Collaborate with Design Principals and cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life through our integrated design-build approach
• Lead project teams in producing drawings, finish palettes, and fully coordinated documentation sets
• Present and communicate design ideas clearly and confidently to clients and stakeholders
• Ensure all designs align with building systems, codes, and technical requirements, including highly regulated environments where applicable
• Balance creativity with constructability, ensuring designs are as deliverable as they are impactful
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Deliver design solutions that elevate both user experience and business performance
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients and project teams
• Consistently produce high-quality, coordinated, and technically sound documentation
• Contribute to winning work through compelling presentations and design narratives
• Bring new ideas, perspectives, and creative thinking to the team
• Help shape spaces that support the future of work and innovation in life sciences

What You Bring

• 8+ years of interior design experience, with strong exposure to workplace projects and ideally life sciences environments
• A strong design portfolio that demonstrates both creativity and technical depth
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Experience with Enscape or similar visualization tools
• Proven ability to lead projects and guide teams through all phases of design
• Strong understanding of construction documentation, detailing, and buildability
• Knowledge of building codes and standards; experience with regulated environments is a plus
• Confidence in presenting to clients and leading design conversations
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work across disciplines and time zones
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach with strong attention to detail

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field
• NCIDQ, AIA, or LEED accreditation is a plus

What We Will Offer

You’ll gain exposure to the design and construction industry in an agile and collaborative global firm. This is a great opportunity to work within a friendly, design-oriented, and creative culture while growing your career.

• External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed on the job description) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.

Unispace is committed to inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

The statements on the job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and employment lifecycle where required by applicable law.

Inclusion & Diversity

At Unispace, we believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams, our culture, and the work we deliver for our clients. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to thrive.

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations.