Interior Designer II

Populous, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus package

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Paid time off

Continuing education benefits

Job summary

Populous, Inc. is seeking an Interior Designer with 3–6 years of professional experience to lead portions of design concepts, space planning, and material selections for diverse venues.

You will produce detailed drawings and presentations using Revit and Adobe Creative Suite, and contribute to documentation across all project phases to ensure design quality. Responsibilities include collaborating with internal teams and consultants, leading design reviews and client presentations, and mentoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in interior design or interior architecture (accredited).
• 3–6 years of professional interior design experience.
• Proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong concept development, presentation, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead portions of design concepts, space planning, and material selections.
• Produce and refine drawings, diagrams, and presentations using Revit and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Oversee documentation across project phases to align with design goals and quality standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and coordinate with consultants.
• Participate in design reviews, client presentations, and team charrettes.
• Research materials and precedents to elevate design solutions.
• Mentor Interior Designer I staff and interns.

Skills

Interior design

Conceptual design

Client presentations

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Interior Design

Tools

Revit

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Location

Houston, TX

Who We Are

We design places where people love to be together.

What We Offer

Professional & Personal Development Programs, Summer Hours, Hybrid Schedule, On-Site Gym, Paid Architect Licensure & Certifications Exams, Wedding Pay, Charitable Match Program, Market Leading Wellness Health and Welfare Benefits.

Who We Are Looking For

We’re seeking an Interior Designer with 3-6 years of professional experience to lead aspects of design project, contributing both creative and technical expertise across all phases of work.

What Your Day Could Consist Of

• Developing and leading portions of design concepts, space planning, and material selections.
• Producing and refining detailed drawings, diagrams, and presentation materials using Revit and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Contribution to and oversight of documentation throughout all project phases, ensuring alignment with design goals and quality standards.
• Collaborating with internal teams and coordination with consultants.
• Actively participating in and helping lead design reviews, client presentations, and team charrettes.
• Conducting and directing research on materials, products, and precedents to inform and elevate design solutions.
• Providing mentorship and design review support to Interior Designer I staff and interns.

Requirements For Success

• Advanced creative design thinking, spatial and environmental design capabilities, brand development, story creation, and visual storytelling.
• Skilled in conceptual design, organization, presentation, and technical execution.
• Highly self-motivated and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Confident and experienced in engaging with clients, leading presentations, facilitating meetings, and guiding collaborative sessions.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining trust-based relationships with clients and effectively leading coordination efforts with consultant teams.
• Exceptional sketching and freehand drawing skills, with the ability to quickly communicate and sell design concepts.
• Superior visual, written, and verbal communication skills to express complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Highly detail-oriented and able to maintain quality standards under pressure.
• Proficiency in Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Passionate about design excellence and collaborative problem-solving.

Essential Qualifications

• An accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree (or equivalent) in interior design or interior architecture.
• 3-6 years of professional interior design experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with a diverse range of public assembly building types including the design of sports venues, convention centers, community buildings and transportation facilities.
• Progress toward NCIDQ certification is highly encouraged.

Additional Details

• Travel may be required.

Benefits

Populous offers a competitive salary and bonus packages. We strive to offer our staff the best benefits package in the industry, at the lowest cost to employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k, FSA/HSA, paid time off and continuing education benefits. Populous is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.