Interior Designer II

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. is seeking an Interior Designer II to lead interior design efforts across all project phases, from programming to construction administration, on moderate to large projects.

Collaborating with project managers and consultants, the designer develops innovative, functional design solutions while ensuring design quality, technical accuracy, and strong client deliverables. Proficiency in Revit/Enscape and code compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related professional experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or equivalent from a CIDA accredited program.
• Proficient in Revit, Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite; proficient in code compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design Phase Execution: Performs and coordinates interior design services through construction administration.
• Technical Support: Coordinates interior design production and technical tasks under project leadership.
• Space Planning: Supports space planning and interior layout solutions balancing goals, codes, and design intent.
• FF&E Documentation: Specifies materials, furnishings, and equipment and coordinates selections.
• Quality Coordination: Supports QA/QC to resolve constructability issues before submittals.
• Construction Administration & Field Coordination: Assists with bidding, submittals, RFIs, site visits, and coordination with contractors.
• Presentation Delivery: Prepares design presentations and visual materials for internal and external clients.
• Collaborative Design: Works with project managers and consultants to deliver coordinated solutions.
• Business Development Support: Contributes to proposals, project interviews, and design narratives as needed.
• Professional Growth: Mentors junior design staff to support skill development.

Skills

Interior design expertise

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or equivalent from a CIDA accredited program

Tools

Revit

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary

The Interior Designer II leads and coordinates interior design efforts across all phases of a project, from programming and concept development through construction administration, on moderate to large projects. Working collaboratively with project managers, discipline leads, consultants, and clients, this role develops innovative and functional design solutions while assuming responsibility for design quality, technical accuracy, and project deliverables.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Design Phase Execution: Performs and coordinates interior design services from programming through construction administration
• Technical Support: Assists with interior design production and technical coordination for assigned projects under the overall direction of the Project Manager or lead design professional
• Space Planning: Supports space planning, design development, and interior layout solutions that balance client goals, functionality, code requirements, and design intent
• FF&E Documentation: Specifications, including the selection and coordination of materials, furnishings, and equipment
• Quality Coordination: Supports discipline-level QA/QC to resolve constructability and documentation issues before submittals
• Construction Administration & Field Coordination: Supports lead design professional in bidding and construction administration activities, including addenda, bid evaluations, shop drawing reviews, submittals, and RFIs. Participates in site visits, monitors construction progress, coordinates with contractors and project teams, and resolves design and documentation issues to support successful project delivery
• Presentation Delivery: Prepares and delivers design presentations and visual materials for both internal teams and external clients
• Collaborative Design: Works closely with project managers, discipline leads, and consultants to deliver coordinated solutions
• Business Development Support: Contributes to proposal development, project interviews, and design narratives as needed
• Professional Growth: Mentors junior design staff to support skill development and effective project execution

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related professional experience
• Bachelor's or Master's in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or equivalent from a CIDA accredited program
• Proficient in Revit (BIM), Enscape (Rendering), and Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficient in code compliance- applicable building, accessibility, and life safety codes to design solutions and project documentation

Qualifications Preferred

• LEED AP, WELL AP, or other specialized credentials
• Pursuit of NCIDQ certification is actively in process or has NCIDQ Certification

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.