Interior Designer II

Populous; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k

Paid time off

Continuing education benefits

Job summary

Populous is seeking an experienced Interior Designer in Houston, TX, with 3-6 years of professional experience to contribute creative and technical expertise across design projects. The role involves developing design concepts, leading client presentations, and mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate will excel in engaging with clients and possess strong skills in tools such as Revit and Adobe Creative Suite. Populous offers a competitive salary and robust benefits, emphasizing design excellence and collaborative problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of professional interior design experience.
• Exceptional communication skills for client interactions.
• Highly self-motivated and adaptable in deadline-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts, space planning, and material selections.
• Produce detailed drawings and presentations.
• Mentor junior staff and interns.

Skills

Creative design thinking

Revit

Sketching

Visual storytelling

Client engagement

Technical execution

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in interior design or interior architecture

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Location: Houston, TX

Who We Are Looking For

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

Our preferred candidate will have experience working with a diverse range of public assembly building types, including sports venues, convention centers, community buildings and transportation facilities.

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.
• Contributing to and overseeing documentation throughout all project phases, ensuring alignment with design goals and quality standards.
• Collaborating with internal teams and coordinating with consultants.
• Actively participating 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.

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.