Interior Designer

Integrus; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer paid insurance (medical,

Job summary

Integrus Architecture is seeking an experienced Interior Designer to join our Portland, Oregon team. You will be integral in elevating human experience through form, space, and materiality, leading interior design efforts through all phases and mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of interior design experience, a Bachelor's in Interior Design or Interior Architecture, NCIDQ certification, and strong collaboration with clients and interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in interior design or interior architecture required.
• NCIDQ certification required or preferred.
• Experience leading interior design efforts and mentoring junior staff preferred.
• Experience with FF&E design and deliverables.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, accessibility standards, and coordination with architectural/engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design efforts through all phases from concept to construction administration.
• Communicate with clients to realize and translate vision into design solutions.
• Develop space plans and select materials and finishes, prepare FF&E specs and construction docs.
• Coordinate verbal and visual presentation content and collaborate with contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Apply codes, accessibility requirements, and sustainable design principles to interior design solutions.
• Work independently and with a team to meet budget and schedule constraints.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior design staff.

Skills

Interior design excellence

Client communication

Team leadership

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture

NCIDQ Certification

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

Firm Description

Integrus Architecture is a Pacific Northwest design practice offering architectural, structural engineering, experiential design, and interior design with offices in Spokane, Seattle, and Portland. With nearly 75 years’ experience, we are passionate about shaping the relational spaces that bring society together through public works architecture.

At Integrus we create environments that support the best of human aspiration, potential, and goodwill. We focus our efforts around our three pillars: Supporting Architectures of Care and Belonging, Shaping Spaces of Community and Resilience, and Sustaining Environments through Stewardship and Innovation.

Known for our collaborative approach and community focus, we take great care in working closely with clients, stakeholders, consultants, and each other to ensure that each project meets the unique needs and aspirations of the people it serves.

Position Description

Integrus is seeking a collaborative, creative individual with strong design sensibility and a passion for elevating human experience through form, space, and materiality. Ideal candidates have a commitment to positively shaping the public realm and value collaboration as an integral component of the design process.

As an experienced Interior Designer, you will be an integral, full‑time team member in our Interior Design group as you:

• Effectively communicate with clients to realize and translate their vision into creative design solutions.
• Understand the broader building context, architectural elements, and building systems, and work alongside these elements in an integrated way.
• Lead and contribute to interior design efforts through all phases of design, from conceptual development through construction administration.
• Develop space plans, select materials and finishes, and prepare FF&E specifications and construction documentation.
• Develop, prepare, and coordinate verbal and visual presentation content.
• Collaborate with contractors, consultants, and vendors to coordinate project details.
• Apply knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, and sustainable design principles to interior design solutions.
• Work independently and alongside a team to meet project constraints of budget and schedule.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior design staff.

A successful candidate is highly communicative, possesses the ability to motivate others to reach project milestones, and contributes design leadership and technical expertise to project teams.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Interior Design or Interior Architecture.
• 8+ years of experience in interior design or a related field.
• NCIDQ Certification.
• Experience leading interior design efforts and mentoring junior staff is preferred.
• Experience with FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment) design and deliverables.
• Knowledge of construction documentation, building codes, accessibility standards, and coordination with architectural and engineering disciplines.
• Proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
• Strong critical thinking, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and graphic skills.
• Effective time management and multitasking abilities.

Position Preferences

• Experience with public-sector projects, especially Higher Education, K-12 Education, Libraries, and Civic facilities.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software, including Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign), as well as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Experience leading interior design efforts and mentoring junior staff.
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices, material performance, and environmentally responsible design solutions.

Salary Range

This position offers $88,000 - $98,000 per year. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience and market.

Benefits

• 100% Employer paid insurance for staff, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.
• 3 weeks’ vacation
• Sick leave
• 8 paid holidays
• 3 Personal “flex holidays”
• FSA plan for medical, dependent care and transportation costs.
• HSA employer contributions
• 401k retirement plan & match
• Professional licensing and certification support

This position is in office 4 days week, with the ability to work remotely one day per week.

JEDI Practice at Integrus

We view all aspects of our Practice through a JEDI lens, and we seek to make a positive impact by applying that lens in everything we do, in our culture, in our design, and in our communities. Our JEDI plan is available upon request.

Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship at Integrus

Integrus is committed to being a part of the solution to decarbonization. We are signatory to the AIA 2030 Commitment and are dedicated to prioritizing human health and well-being in all of our work. We honor the integrity of place and value solutions that serve human needs and regenerate the health of our natural systems. For more information, our Sustainability Action Plan is available upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Integrus is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors, or any other status protected by applicable law.

These protections apply to all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, compensation, training, and professional development. Integrus also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants for disabilities; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices, in accordance with applicable law.