Interior Designer Lead

Arcadis; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 78,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Interior Designer to join its Corporate Workplace Practice Group in Washington, DC. This exciting opportunity involves managing diverse design projects, from programming to material selection, while collaborating with clients and vendors. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a solid understanding of corporate interiors and design standards. Join a team dedicated to delivering sustainable solutions and making a meaningful impact on the built environment. This role offers a chance to grow professionally while contributing to innovative design solutions.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

15 days PTO

9 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of experience in corporate interiors required.
• Must have strong presentation and documentation abilities.
• Knowledge of building and accessibility codes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple design projects from concept to completion.
• Participate in client meetings and present design concepts.
• Ensure all designs meet code and functional requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Analytical Thinking

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Licensed or pursuing licensure

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suites

Microsoft Suite

Job description

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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a talented Lead Interior Designer to join our Corporate Workplace Practice Group in the Washington, DC Area. The successful candidate will have project delivery experience in corporate workplace interiors and will support projects in Washington DC area and throughout the US. We are looking for a creative, organized, and self-motivated individual who is a self-starter and can work both independently and as part of a team. The candidate should possess strong oral and written communication skills, as well as excellent presentation and documentation abilities.

A solid understanding of finish materials, furniture consulting, and applicable reference standards is essential. The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of building and accessibility codes/standards and be capable of delegating tasks, mentoring, and training intermediate and junior designers.

The ability to multi-task, follow through on assignments, and meet deadlines is crucial. Additionally, strong organizational, time management, analytical, and critical thinking skills are required. The ideal candidate will be highly collaborative and an excellent collaborator, with a strong willingness to learn and grow within the role.

Role accountabilities:

• Work in all aspects of design – programming, space planning, concept design, schematic design, design development, material selections/specifications, construction documents, and furniture selection/specification.
• Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and lighting. Actively participate in the construction document process
• Meet with finish and furniture vendors.
• Participate in meetings and can present to clients.
• Manage multiple projects to deliver all phases of the project.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the architectural design process and how to effectively integrate interior elements and concepts with minimal supervision.
• Review preliminary space plans and design concepts to ensure code, accessibility, and functional requirements are met.
• Review shop drawings and submittals.
• Produce innovative design concepts that meet the client, and project needs while respecting the project budget.
• Contribute to and develop solutions to technical and design problems.
• Conceptualize and describe design ideas through 3D visualization, including graphics.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related design field
• 8 to 10 years of related experience in corporate interiors
• Licensed or pursuing licensure
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in REVIT is required with hands-on experience in a workplace setting.
• LEED and/or WELL accreditation preferred.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suites
• Ability to prioritize and concurrently execute multiple projects at various phases of design and delivery
• Strong leadership, organizational, written/verbal communication, and relationship-management skills
• Effective problem solving and interpersonal skills and ability to interface with all clients and employees
• Ability to direct others to assemble design documents
• Ability to align the needs of projects with corporate goals
• Submit work samples and portfolio with application
• Nice to have existing relationships with project managers and brokers in DC & VA market
• Nice to have existing experience with national and/or global client accounts
• Must be geographically located in the Washington, DC area.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $78,000 - $129,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
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• Professional Services

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