Interior Designer, K-12

DLR Group; San Diego, San Francisco (CA, CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Job summary

DLR Group is seeking an Interior Designer to join integrated design teams and work on a diverse range of projects from schematic design to construction administration. You will develop material palettes, prepare detailed specifications, and collaborate with clients, contractors, and vendors to deliver high-quality interiors.

The role supports ongoing professional growth in a creative, employee-owned firm with opportunities across K-12 Education, Workplace, Healthcare, Justice + Civic, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design required.
• 5–8 years of professional interior design experience.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office and Designer Pages Pro.
• 3D visualization software: Enscape, SketchUp, Lumion Render; knowledge of Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong ability in conceptual design, program development and space planning.
• Show a solid foundation in design and technical skills including drawing and presentation abilities.
• Apply design thinking to address three-dimensional space aspects from function to materials and performance.
• Lead project deliverables by adhering to DLR Group standards across the team.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, vendors, and team members to develop design ideas and solutions.
• Communicate effectively through written, oral, and visual channels; meet project deadlines.

Skills

Conceptual design

Space planning

Client collaboration

Presentation

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Designer Pages Pro

Enscape

SketchUp

Lumion Render

Bluebeam

Job description

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.

Position Summary

As an Interior Designer at DLR Group you will be working as part of integrated design teams responsible for the design and delivery processes aligned with client goals, budgets and schedule parameters. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, including K-12 Education, Workplace, Healthcare, Justice + Civic, and Mixed-Use.

Join our team and play a key role in designing complex projects from schematic design to construction administration. You'll develop comprehensive material and finish palettes, and collaborate with clients, contractors, vendors, and team members to prepare detailed specifications.

As part of our employee‑owned firm, we support your professional career growth through continuous development opportunities and a dynamic, creative work environment.

What you will do:

• Demonstrate a strong ability in conceptual design, program development and applies space planning expertise.
• Have a strong foundation of comprehensive design and technical skillsets including creative design and drawing skills, graphic and oral design presentation skills, capacity for conceptual design thinking, and 3D design/modeling ability
• Possess a holistic design acumen that addresses the 3-dimensional space; from functionality, alignment with programmatic needs and how materials, volumes and the performance of the space all comes together
• Be responsible for applying DLR Group practice standards to project deliverables across the project team.
• Actively leads collaboration at project and integrated team level by generating design ideas and solutions.
• Effectively communicates with project team members through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means
• Prepare and develop with the team, as required, drawings, models, images, material & mood boards and other documents relating to the design
• Take responsibility for the development of the design and the project with input from the Principal in Charge and/or the Design Leader for key project stages
• Have strong client and time management skills
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• Meets deliverable deadlines to maintain overall project schedule.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design
• 5 - 8 years of professional interior design experience
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office suite and Designer Pages Pro.
• 3D Visualizing Software: Enscape, Sketch Up, and Lumion Render and knowledge of Bluebeam
• Ability to work both independently and effectively in cross-disciplinary teams and across multiple offices
• Ability to travel occasionally to support project tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional licensure
• LEED AP and/or other green certifications
• Interest in Sustainability Design

Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental,