Intermediate Interior Designer

Design Observer; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Intermediate Interior Designer to join their dynamic team in San Francisco. This role offers the opportunity to work on luxury high-rise residential projects and high-end custom homes, blending creativity with technical expertise. The ideal candidate will bring 5-8 years of experience, a strong understanding of the architectural design process, and proficiency in key design tools. With a commitment to collaboration and mentorship, this position encourages professional growth and offers a competitive benefits package. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the design world, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k & Profit Sharing

Commuter Benefits

Continuing Education Opportunities

Support for Certifications

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in interior design with a focus on hospitality and custom homes.
• Proven ability to execute high-level design projects independently and collaboratively.
• Strong competency in design specifications and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and document high-level design projects for luxury residential and hospitality.
• Collaborate with team members to meet project budgets and schedules.
• Mentor junior team members and share design knowledge.

Skills

Interior Design

Design Documentation

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Sustainability Knowledge

Education

Professional Degree in Interior Design

Interior Architecture Degree

Tools

Sketch-up

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office Suite

Lumion

StudioDesigner

Job description

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BAR Interiors is seeking a talented and passionate Interior Designer with hospitality and custom homes experience to join our team as we get started on a luxury high-rise residential project. Additional project opportunities will include a combination of hospitality, high-end custom homes, and urban multifamily projects. The scope of opportunities will range from brand positioning/concept through CA phases and from contributing original design solutions to taking direction from Senior Designers and our Interior Design Studio Director.

At BAR we design unique, concept / visioning influenced interior experiences for exciting projects of all scales. Our ideal candidate will have both interior architecture and FF+E experience and be driven to produce creative design solutions at the macro and micro-levels of projects. Believing in the vital nature of in-person collaboration, we will not consider candidates seeking full-time, remote positions. This position is based in our San Francisco office.

Qualifications And Experience Required

• Minimum of 5 - 8 years of experience
• Proven ability to design, document and execute high level design projects, both in collaboration with and independent of an architecture studio
• Understanding of the architectural design process and integration of interior design concepts
• Experience evaluating, selecting, and applying advanced design and technical methods, with responsibility for project assignments including brand positioning, programming, design development, production and coordination through construction documents and construction administration
• Strong competency in interior design specifications and industry standards; familiarity with accessibility codes a plus
• Able to work easily independently and alongside team to meet budget and schedule
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and motivation to acquire and share knowledge
• Strong interest in educating and mentoring younger team members
• Excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills
• Proficiency with Sketch-up, Adobe CS, AutoCAD, Revit, and MS Office Suite; Lumion is a plus
• StudioDesigner / SpecSources / any other purchasing software is a plus
• Sustainability accreditation highly desired
• A professional degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or related discipline
  
  

At BAR Architects & Interiors our diverse practice has always had a singular focus — to create places that inspire and that stand the test of time while meeting each of our client’s specific needs in unique ways. A 75+ person architecture, interiors and planning firm with offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we work across California and the world. Our studio environment combined with large firm resources fosters collaboration and encourages creative thinking while our size and diversity of practice offer broad opportunities for mentoring and professional development.

We are committed to the well-being of our employees and observe a 9/80 schedule plus a hybrid of in-office and remote work. We value our time spent working together in person on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Mondays and Fridays can be worked remotely, though not all of us choose to do so. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, commuter benefits, short- and long-term disability, long-term care, 401k & Profit Sharing, free financial advisory services, continuing education opportunities and support for interior design certifications and sustainability accreditations. For more information, please visit us at www.bararch.com

At the time of posting this job advertisement, the salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $95,000.00, commensurate with qualifications, and the position is eligible for an annual bonus. If you are hired at BAR, your anticipated annual salary is based on but not limited to factors such as skills, education, certification credentials if applicable, experience and/or project complexity, and geographic location. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team as part of arriving at any final offer.

Interested applicants should send a compelling letter of interest, resume, project samples and references to [e-mail] with subject line indicating: Interior Designer. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how your passion for design and your skills, experience and interests align with opportunities at BAR. BAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming and supporting a diverse community of professionals.

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