Job Captain - Interiors

Des-Architects-; Redwood City (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonuses

Company-paid health/dental/vision/life

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Hybrid work schedule

Licensing & renewal fees

Job summary

DES Architects + Engineers is seeking an experienced Job Captain - Interiors to translate design concepts into constructible documentation across interior projects. You will lead technical development, coordinate with trades, and manage documentation to ensure code-compliant, permit-ready drawings.

You will collaborate across disciplines, gather data from manufacturers, and maintain quality and budgets while advancing DD, CD, and CA phases.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of dedicated interior design experience with strong technical documentation and execution across project phases.
• Demonstrated proficiency in translating design concepts into detailed construction drawings and specifications.
• Deep knowledge of current building codes and accessibility standards (California Building Code, ADA) governing interior spaces.
• Strong understanding of integrated building systems (architectural, structural, MEP, civil) and their interface with interior design.
• Experience contributing to DD, CD, and CA phases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development and execution of interior design packages and ensure drawings, specs, and details are accurate and code compliant.
• Transition concepts to permit-ready documentation with the interior design team.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and trades during permit documentation to align with design intent.
• Collaborate across disciplines for technical coordination of interior elements.
• Gather technical data from manufacturers and vendors to confirm specs and materials.
• Develop interior specification sections with appropriate material documentation.
• Perform rigorous quality control of project documents across disciplines.
• Review budgets for consistency with documents and standards.
• Assist with technical review of submittals for design intent conformance.

Skills

Interior design

Technical documentation

Coordination across disciplines

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design

AIA qualification (on track for IDP/NCARB)

LEED ID+C, WELL, and Fitwel credentials

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Job Captain - Interiors at DES Architects + Engineers, you will be instrumental in translating innovative design concepts into constructible realities. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of complex design principles coupled with a strong focus on technical precision as you develop and refine detailed documentation, specifications, and drawings for a diverse range of interior projects.

• Lead the technical development and execution of interior design packages, ensuring all construction drawings, specifications, and details are accurate, complete, and code compliant
• Work with the interior design team to transition from concept and schematic phases to permit ready documentation
• Lead all subcontractors and trades coordination efforts throughout the permit documentation phase to ensure seamless integration of design intent
• Actively collaborate with team members across disciplines with a focus on technical coordination and integration of interior elements
• Collaborate closely with manufacturers, vendors, and consultants to gather technical data, confirm product specifications, and ensure material application
• Develop interior specification sections, ensuring material and product selections are technically appropriate and documented
• Conduct rigorous quality control reviews of all project documents for technical accuracy, coordination, and completeness across all disciplines
• Review project budgets for consistency with documents and industry standards
• Assist with the technical review of submittals for conformance with design intent and specifications

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of dedicated interior design experience, with a demonstrated track record of excellence in technical documentation and execution across all project phases
• Demonstrated proficiency in translating design concepts into detailed construction drawings and specifications
• Comprehensive understanding and practical application of current building codes and accessibility standards (e.g., California Building Code, ADA) governing interior spaces
• Strong working knowledge of integrated building systems (architectural, structural, MEP, civil) and their technical interface with interior design elements
• In-depth knowledge of sustainable design concepts and products
• Proven experience contributing to Design Development (DD), Construction Documents (CD), and Construction Administration (CA) phases
• Proficiency in Revit and Bluebeam is required
• AIA qualification, preferred or on track for IDP / NCARB Testing
• LEED ID+C, WELL, and Fitwel credentials, preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with an emphasis on managing detailed technical deliverables and meeting deadlines
• Agile and eager to work in various market sectors with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members across internal disciplines
• Involvement in local design community a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design or equivalent experience required
• Hybrid work environment, work onsite in our Redwood City or San Francisco office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without any restrictions or requirement of sponsorship now or in the future

The typical pay range for this position is $80,000 - $115,000 in total compensation. Compensation depends on the individual's skills, experience, education, and geographic location.

Our Purpose

Born and bred in the Bay Area, DES shares the trailblazing spirit of Silicon Valley. As an integrated design firm, we collaborate between disciplines, from architecture and interior design to planning and engineering. We are here to cross boundaries. The clients we attract span technology, education, life science, healthcare, and real estate development. We cross-pollinate insights, designing solutions special to each project and informed by the full breadth of our experience. Research centers can inspire startup facilities. Social spaces can shape wellness clinics. Tech campuses can transform the urban places of tomorrow.

It all starts with the partnership, a give-and-take of ideas. Bring us your site, budget, and brief. Bring on the unexpected, the unexplored, the uncertain. Where others see limitations, we see possibilities. We believe a process that’s agile and flexible produces a place that is the same. A place that’s designed for working and playing, healing and learning, dreaming and doing. A place that inspires people to make it their own.

Life at DES

DES is committed to the well-being of our team members and their families. We support a healthy lifestyle and work-life balance.

BENEFITS YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR:

• Competitive salary & annual bonuses
• 100% company-paid options for employee medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 100% company-paid short & long-term disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Commuter & parking benefits
• Legal consultation & advice
• Identity theft
• Supplemental life insurance & critical illness plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Standard & choice holidays
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Credit Union
• 401k plan
• Training & career development opportunities
• Annual career development stipend
• 100% Professional licensing & renewal fees
• Licenses & certification bonuses
• Hybrid work schedule working onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
• Collaborative, friendly, fun, and enriching environment for our team to thrive and grow!

We are proud and committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We welcome, recognize, celebrate, and encourage diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Our teams are comprised of people with experiences from diverse backgrounds which helps us gain a fresh perspective while challenging our own thinking about design. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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