Lead Interior Designer – Multi-Sector, Mentoring Team

The Architect's Newspaper; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrowstreet is seeking an experienced Interior Designer to join our Boston-based interiors practice. The ideal candidate will bring a background across multifamily, hospitality, institutional, retail, and academic environments, collaborating on diverse projects.

You will lead design from concept to construction, develop space plans, specify finishes, and coordinate with architecture teams. Mentorship and design culture contributions are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture.
• 5-10 years’ interior design experience across multiple sectors.
• Knowledge of Building Codes and ADA requirements.
• NCIDQ and/or LEED accreditation preferred.
• Strong design and technical background.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design development from early concepts through construction administration.
• Develop space plans, test fits, finish palettes, FF&E selections, and material specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to lead interior design on multiple project types and scales.
• Produce and oversee design presentations and documentation, including drawings and specs.
• Manage construction administration for interior scope including submittals and RFIs.
• Organize and lead internal design reviews and QA/QC milestones.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to design culture.

Skills

Interior design

Communication

Team leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture

Tools

Revit

Enscape

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

Arrowstreet is seeking an experienced Interior Designer to join our Boston-based interiors practice. The ideal candidate will bring a background across multifamily, hospitality, institutional, retail, and academic environments, collaborating on diverse projects.

You will lead design from concept to construction, develop space plans, specify finishes, and coordinate with architecture teams. Mentorship and design culture contributions are expected.