Designer, Interiors

HDR, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Designer, Interiors to join our growing team in San Francisco. You will contribute to design and delivery of spaces that enhance community well-being and align with HDR's mission to drive meaningful change.

The role requires collaboration across disciplines, mentoring, and active participation in HDR's employee-owned culture. You will lead design concepts from programming through construction administration, with emphasis on sustainable, health-focused spaces and strong

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across disciplines and market sectors in project delivery, preparing, presenting and documenting design concepts to all stakeholders.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the interior design process from programming through to construction administration.
• Lead by example, contribute to creativity and actively promote HDR's collaborative culture.
• Mentor others and be mentored, with a solutions-based approach.
• Participate in formal and informal design reviews and promote HDR to potential candidates.
• Develop technical knowledge related to creation and completion of documents and details across all project phases.
• Encourage Sustainable approaches and practices to foster healthy environments and occupant well-being.
• Collaborate and co-create ideas within a team and across disciplines for successful project delivery.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Mentoring

People skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (Interior Design/Interior Architecture/Architecture)

Active Interior Design Certificate or Registered Architect

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

SketchUp

Bluebeam

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.

We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it's about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you'll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.

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.
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing Professional Registration/Licensure at the local level
• Active member in industry associations
• Sustainability Credentials/Accreditations/Certificates in the country you reside
• Experience with Bluebeam, Enscape, Sketchup
• Stronger consideration will be given to candidates with Health, Science, Federal and/or workplace experience

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. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. The expected compensation range for this position is $94,276.00 - $134,680.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Primary Location: United States-California-San Francisco

Industry: Interiors

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Interiors

Job Posting: Aug 4, 2026