Interior Designer - Remote Herndon, VA Posted today

NANA Regional Corporation; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Arctic Peak, an Akima company, is seeking an Interior Designer to support design/build projects across the DMV area with remote flexibility. You will lead space planning, develop test fits, and create presentations to help clients visualize concepts, coordinating with stakeholders and the federal team to ensure alignment with contract requirements.

The role requires a degree in interior design, a strong CAD and Revit portfolio, and experience in government projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in interior design; portfolio showing CAD savvy, Revit use and space planning experience.
• Mid-level experience; government project experience beneficial.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating CAD, Revit and space planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings with stakeholders and project managers for space planning and furniture needs.
• Develop preliminary test fits and propose plans that align with client vision.
• Create floor plans, elevations and detailed drawings using CAD and Revit.
• Coordinate with site POCs, PMs and federal team lead for implementation.
• Prepare and present design proposals using CAD/Revit and PowerPoint.
• Maintain project documentation and weekly status reports.
• Assist with budgeting and SOW preparation.

Skills

CAD software

Revit

Space planning

Client communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Design development

Detail drawings

Education

Interior Design degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

Responsibilities

• Client Consultation:
• Attend meetings with Stakeholders and Project Managers for space planning efforts to understand project requirements and furniture needs.
• Discuss project goals, timelines, and design needs with clients.
• Design Development:
• Develop preliminary test fits and propose plans that align with the client’s vision and project requirements.
• Create presentations that help visualize design ideas.
• Space Planning:
• Plan and design the layout of interior spaces, ensuring efficient use of space and functionality.
• Create floor plans, elevations, and detailed drawings using CAD and Revit design software.
• Work with site POCs and PMs to ensure power/data meet the requirements in the furniture layouts.
• Material and Product Selection:
• Design spaces using government BPA furniture vendors that meet the design standards and project requirements.
• Support the Procurement teams by preparing SOW and furniture IGCE furniture workbooks.
• Project Coordination:
• Coordinate with stakeholders, project managers, essential project personnel and other professionals to ensure seamless integration of interior designs with overall project plans.
• Work closely with the Federal Team Lead to oversee the implementation of design plans, addressing any issues that arise.
• Budget Management:
• Help develop scopes of work and preliminary budgets in preparation for project funding requests.
• Track furniture projects and help monitor weekly reports of funded projects costs for Fiscal contract management.
• Compliance and Safety:
• Ensure that designs comply with program requirements, company standards, regulatory compliance, and accessibility standards.
• Client Presentation:
• Prepare and present design proposals using both CAD/Revit paper space visual presentations as well as PowerPoint.
• Incorporate client feedback into the final design.
• Project Documentation:
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including drawings and project submittals/ deliverables.
• Prepare and update project files and submit weekly project reports.
• Maintain accurate as-built drawings and update as required.
• Upscale drawings by utilizing industry-wide best practices and current design standards.

Qualifications

Degree in Interior Design. Mid-level experience in interior design. Government experience is beneficial. A portfolio showcasing CAD savvy, Revit use and space planning experience will be required.

• Design Skills:
• Strong design skills with a keen eye for spatial arrangements.
• Technical knowledge and proficiency in design software and tools, such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, or other industry-standard software.
• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively present design concepts and interact with clients and stakeholders.
• High attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality in design work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address design challenges and issues
• Strong project management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with other design professionals.
• Client Focus: Strong client focus, with the ability to understand and meet client needs and preferences.

Job ID

2026-26431

Work Type

Remote

Pay Range

$90,000 - $110,000

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Arctic Peak, an Akima company, is not just another federal construction contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Arctic Peak, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Arctic Peak provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , Arctic Peak delivers unparalleled general contracting services with a specialization in design/build projects of all sizes.

As an Arctic Peak employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [e-mail] or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

The Interior Designer will serve an essential role, as it applies to construction project management, interior design space planning and lease management services in compliance with the scope of a government contract both within the local DMV area as well as leased properties across the client’s real estate portfolio within the US and US territories.

We are looking for someone local to the DMV area to help provide on-site support, when needed, to conduct space analysis, product asset management and furniture site validations throughout several of the corporate facilities. There is 25% of potential travel and extensive on-site support for this contract.

The Interior Designer for this contract must have comprehensive knowledge of systems furniture and workplace solutions, furniture procurement, interiors accessibility guidelines and space use requirements. Advanced skillset in Autodesk CAD and Revit to perform space planning tasks is crucial as the Interior Designer will need to produce comprehensive; CAFM ready design-sets, evacuation and wayfinding plans as well as furniture tagged plans and furniture schedules to meet contract deliverables.

It is essential that the person representing this role also has experience with project management and fluent technical skills in Microsoft applications, especially Excel. Microsoft PowerPoint is also used extensively as is Microsoft Teams.