Interior Designer

The Architect's Newspaper; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Arrowstreet, an award-winning architecture, interiors, and experience design firm based in Boston, seeks an experienced Interior Designer. You will lead projects from concept to construction, develop space plans and material specs, and coordinate with engineering teams while mentoring junior designers.

The role emphasizes high-quality presentation, client interaction, and a strong sustainability focus across multifamily, hospitality, institutional, retail, and academic environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture.
• 5–10 years of interior design experience across multiple sectors.
• Knowledge of Building Codes and ADA Requirements.
• NCIDQ and LEED accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design projects from early concepts through construction administration.
• Develop space plans, test fits, finish palettes, FF&E selections and material specifications.
• Produce and oversee drawings, details, schedules and coordination with architectural/engineering teams.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, consultants and vendors, guiding design decisions.
• Coordinate with outside consultants and internal project teams to ensure integrated design.
• Mentor junior designers and review work for quality and accuracy.
• Participate in construction administration, including submittals and site visits.
• Contribute to design culture and workflows through research and precedent studies.
• Engage product representatives and fabricators to source innovative materials and methods.

Skills

Space planning

Client communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Sustainability knowledge

Education

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

NCIDQ accreditation

LEED accreditation

Tools

Revit

Enscape

Bluebeam

Adobe Suite

MS Office

Job description

Arrowstreet is an award-winning architecture, interiors, and experience design firm based in Boston, with over 60 years of expertise. We take a design-forward approach, focusing on sustainability to create thoughtful designs across our diverse portfolio to provide engaging, impactful experiences, and spaces that bring people together. We encourage you to visit our website www.arrowstreet.com to learn more about our firm and our award-winning projects.

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced Interior Designer who has worked in a variety of sectors; multifamily residential, adaptive use, hospitality, institutional, retail and academic environments. In this role, you will have opportunities to collaborate on projects across our diverse portfolio. You will be part of a team that develops innovative solutions for our clients’ needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead interior design projects from early concepts through construction administration, translating program, brand and business goals into cohesive design solutions
• Develop space plans, test fits, finish palettes, FF&E selections and material specifications with a high level of technical and aesthetic rigor
• Produce and oversee high-quality design presentation and documentation, including drawing sets, details, schedules and coordination with architectural and engineering teams
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, consultants and vendors, guiding design decisions and presenting work clearly and confidently
• Coordinate with outside consultants and internal project team members across studios to ensure integrated and buildable design
• Manage internal project teams, including mentoring junior designers and reviewing work for quality, consistency and accuracy
• Participate in construction administration, including submittal and shop drawing review, site visits and resolution of design-related field issues
• Contribute to design culture and practice development through research, precedent studies, standards and continuous improvement of workflows
• Actively engage a network of product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators to research, vet, and introduce innovative materials, furnishings, and fabrication strategies into project work

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture
• Knowledge of Building Codes and ADA Requirements
• NCIDQ accreditation, preferred
• LEED accreditation, preferred.

Experience

• 5-10 years’ interior design experience working across multiple sectors
• Strong design and technical background
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Flexible and adaptable in handling multiple projects and deadlines
• Proficient in Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Adobe Suite, MS Office, and other design software.
• Good rendering skills
• Deep knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications
• Sustainability focused and knowledge in finish materials.
• Highly motivated, self-starter and a team player

Why Arrowstreet?

Our culture is a core part of who we are. We foster an environment that values creativity, collaboration, and connection. We host a variety of events to share knowledge, explore the diversity of our projects, and highlight how we integrate technology into our work. In addition, we offer volunteer opportunities and internal social events to build strong relationships across our firm and teams.We hope you will consider joining us! We offer competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and professional development compensation.

Arrowstreet is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.