Federal Interior Designer – NAVFAC & Government Projects Lead

Steinberg Hart; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid PTO

Job summary

Steinberg Hart in San Diego seeks a Federal interior designer with NAVFAC experience to lead design development on multiple government, higher education, and cultural projects.

You will mentor junior designers, drive documentation, ensure BIM compliance with the firm’s standards, and collaborate with project teams from programming through construction.

This full-time position emphasizes sustainable design, client presentations, and a service-minded approach within a collaborative office network.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of experience in the design and documentation of interiors projects.
• NAVFAC Interiors experience and knowledge of ADA and life-safety requirements.
• Experience with public sector projects including DoD work preferred.
• Strong understanding of BIM standards and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Originate innovative high-level design solutions for complex government facilities.
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously from programming through construction documentation.
• Coordinate with Interiors Principal and Senior Staff for internal business development.
• Prepare space plans, elevations, 3D views, FF&E schedules, and technical specs in line with project schedules.
• Mentor junior interior design staff and contribute to firm-wide design initiatives.

Skills

NAVFAC interiors experience

Public sector experience

Strong communication

BIM coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or Architecture

NCIDQ Certification

Tools

Revit

R360

AutoCAD

Enscape

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Steinberg Hart in San Diego seeks a Federal interior designer with NAVFAC experience to lead design development on multiple government, higher education, and cultural projects.

You will mentor junior designers, drive documentation, ensure BIM compliance with the firm’s standards, and collaborate with project teams from programming through construction.

This full-time position emphasizes sustainable design, client presentations, and a service-minded approach within a collaborative office network.