Designer, Interiors

HDR; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer.

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Designer, Interiors to join our Pennington, New Jersey team. You will collaborate across disciplines to deliver interior design solutions that enhance health and human conditions for clients and communities.

You will lead design development from programming through construction administration, mentor others, and contribute to HDR's collaborative, employee-owned culture. Requirements include a design degree, Revit and Creative Suite skills, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture from an accredited school.
• Active Interior Design Certificate holder or Registered Architect in the country you reside.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a design firm environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs.
• Skilled in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Interest in developing skills in leadership, collaboration, mentoring, and people skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across disciplines and market sectors in project delivery.
• Prepare, present and document design concepts to stakeholders.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the interior design process from programming through construction administration.
• Lead by example and contribute to HDR's collaborative culture.

Skills

Team leadership

Collaboration

Mentoring

Communication

Active industry involvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Architecture

Active license/certification (Interior Design/Architect)

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Bluebeam

Rhino

Enscape

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR is seeking a Designer, Interiors, to join our growing team and continue the legacy of providing our clients and communities with creative design solutions that enhance the health and human condition of those they serve. HDR is home to world-class expertise, and the Designer serves as our team's connection to those capabilities.

A Designer embodies high standards of design excellence and innovation, integrated within the firm's overall design strategy. Responsibilities include collaborating across disciplines and market sectors in project delivery, preparing, presenting and documenting design concepts to all stakeholders, and demonstrating knowledge of the interior design process from programming through to construction administration. The role involves advancing your craft, involvement within the industry for networking opportunities, working independently and as part of a team, having a solutions-based approach and openness to both mentoring others and being mentored. As a Designer, you will lead by example, contribute to creativity and actively promote our collaborative culture.

Designer, Interiors at HDR with mentorship and guidance from Leadership, will participate in the following:

• Engage with Interiors and Project Leadership to understand operational plans and processes to achieve project excellence goals.
• Demonstrate an interest in Business Development to participate in pursuits, client interviews, and presentations to Win New Projects/Clients.
• Advocate for improving and maintaining project excellence.
• Serve as a Team-Focused Individual positively contributing to the design process, discovering solutions and navigating challenges, in the pursuit of Design Excellence.
• Participate in Formal and Informal Design Reviews.
• Support Office Environments to promote Design Excellence and HDR's brand.
• Promote HDR to potential candidates as appropriate.
• Continually Develop Technical Knowledge related to the creation and completion of documents and details across all project phases.
• Encourage Sustainable approaches and practices to foster healthy environments and promote the well-being of occupants.
• Collaborate and Co-create ideas and concepts within a team and across disciplines, ensuring successful project delivery at all scales and complexities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing Professional Registration/Licensure at the local level
• 7 years of experience is required. 10 years of experience is preferred
• Active member in industry associations
• Sustainability Credentials/Accreditations/Certificates in the country you reside
• Experience with Bluebeam, Rhino, Enscape
• Stronger consideration will be given to candidates with Health, Science, Higher Education and/or Civic experience
• Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture (from an accredited school) or closely related field
• Active Interior Design Certificate holder or Registered Architect in the country you reside
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant design firm environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs
• Skilled in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite
• Have an interest in developing skills in team leadership, collaboration, mentoring, motivational/organizational and people skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long-term disability
• life insurance
• employee assistance program
• paid time away
• parental leave
• paid holidays
• retirement savings plan with employer match
• employee referral bonus
• tuition reimbursement

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Pennington: $83,398 - $101,269

Primary Location:United States-New Jersey-Pennington
Industry:Interiors
Schedule:Full-time
Employee Status:Regular
BusinessClass:Interiors
Job Posting:Aug 13, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Aff… (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.