Interior Designer, Mid-to-Senior

DesignForce; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Licensure reimbursement

In-house professional development

Hybrid work policy

Reasonable working hours

Team-centric culture

Job summary

DesignForce is seeking a mid- to senior-level Interior Designer to join our Northern Virginia studio. Lead design development through construction across commercial, workplace, healthcare, and hospitality projects.

You will shape projects from concept to documentation, coordinate with architects, engineers, and clients, and mentor junior staff while maintaining high-quality standards and schedule discipline.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of interior design experience.
• Accredited degree in Interior Design/Architecture.
• NCIDQ/CID certification preferred.
• Revit BIM experience required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design & documentation from concept through construction.
• Revit BIM modeling and standards adherence.
• Code compliance and sustainability requirements.
• Space planning and finishes programming and specification.
• Coordinate with consultants and engineers.
• QA/QC of design and deliverables.
• Prepare and present client materials and estimates.
• Manage project schedules and milestones.
• Mentor junior staff on design practice.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth.

Skills

Revit proficiency

NCIDQ/CID certification

LEED/WELL accreditation

Visualization

Teamwork

Budgeting and scheduling

5+ years experience

Degree in Interior Design/Architecture

Education

Professional degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture/Architecture

Tools

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Now Hiring: Mid to Senior Level Interior Designer – Northern Virginia

Shape meaningful spaces, lead talented teams, and grow your career at a mid-sized, highly award-winning architecture and interior design studio.

About the Role:

Our client is looking for a mid‑to‑senior level interior designer to join a collaborative, design‑driven studio at their beautiful office in Northern VA. This is not a contract position — you will be an employee of the firm day one.

You’ll help lead projects from concept through construction across a diverse portfolio spanning commercial, workplace, healthcare, education, hospitality, multifamily, senior living, and sports & recreation. Depending on your experience, skillset, and where your interests lie, the role can lean more toward design, more technical, more project management, or a well‑rounded balance of all three — the position will be shaped around your strengths.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Documentation: Perform and document design work from concept through construction documentation and construction administration — including RFI responses, sketches, PCO review, site visits, punch lists, and field reports.
• Revit & BIM: Design and build models in Revit; apply institutional templates and standards to keep production efficient and consistent.
• Code & Standards Compliance: Maintain the firm’s reputation by adhering to company standards, building codes, and sustainability requirements throughout every phase.
• Programming & Specification: Conduct programming efforts such as space planning, furniture layout, lighting and color coordination; develop material and finish palettes and specify furniture, lighting, flooring, wall covering, and artwork.
• Coordination: Coordinate with consultants, engineers, and the architecture team to keep deliverables aligned with client needs and project demands.
• Quality Control: Own QA/QC of your work and your discipline’s work, in both electronic and printed form.
• Client Presentations: Help prepare and conduct client presentations; estimate material requirements and preliminary costs as needed.
• Project Oversight: Depending on your track, take on day‑to‑day oversight of project schedule, progress, and milestones, and help manage projects of increasing scale with growing independence.
• Team Development: Assist in training junior staff on quality design practices and firm standards, and help cultivate a positive team culture.
• Professional Growth: Stay current through educational opportunities, professional publications, and industry organizations; pursue and maintain relevant certifications.

For those leaning toward a more senior or business‑oriented path, there’s also room to grow into greater budget/profitability ownership, staff mentorship, and business development — building client relationships, tracking market trends, and representing the firm at industry events.

Why You’ll Thrive Here:

• Join a studio — not an office — built to encourage designers to interact, experiment, and collaborate in an open, high‑design, light‑filled space.
• Work on meaningful, award‑winning projects across the DC region and beyond, with a client base that’s 80%+ repeat business.
• Learn continuously through in‑house technical seminars and targeted training on Revit and rendering platforms by the firm’s dedicated BIM Manager.
• Be part of a genuine people‑first culture — with large‑scale social events thrown throughout the year.
• Grow with a firm with 40+ years of history, a second generation of leadership, and clear paths to advancement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5‑20+ years of experience at a design consultancy or interiors firm
• Professionally accredited degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or Architecture
• NCIDQ or CID certification preferred
• LEED, WELL, and/or other sustainability accreditations a plus
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and on budget
• Strong graphic, visualization, communication, and organizational skills
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Fluency in Revit; familiarity with SketchUp, AutoCAD, Rhino, and/or Adobe Creative Suite a plus

What They Offer:

• Competitive Paid Time Off and paid company holidays
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Professional membership and licensure financial reimbursement
• Robust in‑house professional development, mentorship programs, and continuous training
• A hybrid work policy — including a shorter workday on Fridays year‑round (if hours have been hit beforehand)
• A commitment to reasonable working hours and realistic project timelines, without a culture of routine overtime
• A team that loves what it does — and has fun doing it

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of any protected characteristic under applicable law.