Interior Designer — Design-Driven, Collaborative Studio

Kgdarchitecture; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

KGD Architecture in Washington, DC is seeking an Interior Designer with 3–7 years of experience for our DC studio. The role involves developing interior plans for a range of building types, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering high-quality documentation.

Responsibilities include producing drawings, coordinating with consultants, and managing FF&E, while applying building codes and accessibility requirements. A strong design sensibility and client-facing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in interior design or architecture.
• 3-10 years of professional experience, including Revit-based construction document production.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, MS Office, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• NCIDQ or equivalent licensure preferred or in active pursuit; LEED accreditation a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop interior plans and designs for residential, commercial, or industrial buildings based on client needs.
• Creates functional and aesthetic environments that enhance productivity and living spaces.
• Plans spatial layouts, ceiling forms, lighting strategies, and decorative elements including materials, colors, equipment, and fixtures.
• Applies knowledge of building codes to perform code analysis and ensure compliance with life safety, egress, and accessibility requirements.
• Produces drawings and presentation materials for client and stakeholder communication.
• Coordinates with consultants, cost estimators, and contractors throughout the design and implementation process.
• Develops FF&E specifications, issues RFPs, and manages purchasing and procurement activities.
• Reports to a supervisor or manager and delegates work to other project members.
• Develops project work plans to manage production milestones and client expectations.

Skills

Client communication

Team coordination

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

KGD Architecture in Washington, DC is seeking an Interior Designer with 3–7 years of experience for our DC studio. The role involves developing interior plans for a range of building types, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering high-quality documentation.

Responsibilities include producing drawings, coordinating with consultants, and managing FF&E, while applying building codes and accessibility requirements. A strong design sensibility and client-facing skills are essential.