Interior Design Lead | Project Captain

Northern Impact LLC.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Impact LLC in San Jose, CA seeks an experienced Job Captain to translate project goals into functional design solutions and coordinated documentation. You will collaborate with Project Architects, Designers, and Project Managers through design, documentation, and construction administration to deliver high‑quality projects.

You will lead coordination across architectural, interior, and engineering disciplines, ensure documentation aligns with codes and client requirements, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or related program.
• 5–7 years of professional experience on small- to large-scale projects.
• Experience with tenant improvements and core‑and‑shell work.
• Strong graphic, presentation, communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Revit proficiency is required; working knowledge of AutoCAD, SketchUp, project‑management software, and Microsoft Office is expected.
• Ability to travel to job sites as project needs require.

Responsibilities

• Support development of design concepts, technical design, and construction documents across project phases.
• Help carry design intent accurately through detailed documentation and coordination.
• Coordinate architectural, interior, and engineering systems with consultants and internal disciplines.
• Advance schematic design, design development, and construction document drawings and specifications in alignment with scope, schedule, cost, and design intent.
• Review project documents for applicable building codes, planning and zoning requirements, and authority‑having‑jurisdiction standards.
• Review shop drawings, material samples, and construction documents for conformance with the design.
• Support construction administration, including RFIs, RFPs, change orders, and field coordination.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and consultant coordination while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Research building technologies, materials, and systems and contribute creative, well‑documented solutions.
• Meet project milestones with consistent attention to detail, quality, and collaboration.

Skills

Tenant improvements

Core‑and‑shell

Presentation skills

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture/Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northern Impact LLC in San Jose, CA seeks an experienced Job Captain to translate project goals into functional design solutions and coordinated documentation. You will collaborate with Project Architects, Designers, and Project Managers through design, documentation, and construction administration to deliver high‑quality projects.

You will lead coordination across architectural, interior, and engineering disciplines, ensure documentation aligns with codes and client requirements, and