Interior Architect III - PreK-12 and Higher Education

HED; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

HED in San Diego is seeking an experienced Interior Architect to lead the integration of architecture and interior design with growing autonomy. You will apply rigorous building-system knowledge and creative problem solving to shape holistic, high-performing environments, particularly in PreK-12 and Higher Education sectors.

You will contribute across project phases, collaborate with cross-discipline teams, and prepare coordinated documentation using Revit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Interior Architecture.
• Seven years of professional interior architecture experience.
• California architectural licensure.
• Strong proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of Enscape, Rhino, and Bluebeam Revu.
• Familiarity with building codes, ADA, and interior detailing standards.
• Ability to translate design concepts into technical solutions.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior architectural components through schematic design to construction administration.
• Integrate architectural elements, detailing, and space planning with building systems and codes.
• Translate design concepts into fully coordinated interior solutions.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, interior designers, and consultants.
• Prepare technical documentation in Revit (construction details, finish plans, millwork).
• Research products and select sustainable, durable materials.
• Attend client and team meetings, contribute to design reviews and coordination.
• Support junior team members and mentor others.
• Participate in QA/QC and peer reviews to ensure design quality.
• Maintain awareness of trends in workplace, learning, healthcare, and living environments.

Skills

Revit proficiency

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Design leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture or Interior Architecture

Tools

Revit

Enscape

Rhino

Bluebeam Revu

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

ABOUT HED:

We are a team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about aspiration, agility, embracing change and challenges, listening and learning from each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share.

ABOUT HED:

We are a team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about aspiration, agility, embracing change and challenges, listening and learning from each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As an Interior Architect at HED, you support the successful integration of architecture and interior design with growing autonomy and design leadership. In this role, you will bring a rigorous technical understanding of building systems together with creative problem-solving to shape holistic, high-performing environments. You contribute across project phases and collaborate with architectural and engineering teams to ensure design integrity from concept through execution. You are a resourceful and inquisitive designer committed to HED’s values of integration, innovation, and design excellence. In this role, your projects initially will be primarily within our PreK-12 and Higher Education sectors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead interior architectural components of projects through schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration
• Integrate architectural elements, detailing, and space planning with building systems and codes
• Translate design concepts into fully coordinated interior architectural solutions
• Collaborate with cross-discipline teams including architects, engineers, interior designers, and consultants
• Prepare high-quality technical documentation using Revit, including construction details, finish plans, and millwork drawings
• Conduct product research and participate in material selection with attention to sustainability, durability, and aesthetics
• Attend and contribute to client and team meetings, including design reviews and coordination sessions
• Support junior team members and contribute to a culture of mentorship and knowledge sharing
• Participate in QA/QC and peer review processes to support consistent design quality
• Maintain awareness of trends in workplace, learning, healthcare, and living environments as relevant to interior architecture

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture or Interior Architecture
• Seven years of professional experience in interior architecture
• Architectural Licensure in California
• Strong proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of Enscape, Rhino, and Bluebeam Revu
• Familiarity with applicable building codes, ADA, and interior detailing standards
• Ability to interpret design concepts into technical solutions
• Effective collaboration and communication skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in person
• Must be able to perform site visits
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

We embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in-office days to connect with teammates and build culture. The office is a professional, open-space environment for collaborative and independent work.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

NOTE: Please attach work samples or portfolio when applying