Lead Interior Designer - Sustainable, Multi-Sector Projects

The Architect's Newspaper; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Arrowstreet, an award-winning architecture, interiors, and experience design firm based in Boston, seeks an experienced Interior Designer. You will lead projects from concept to construction, develop space plans and material specs, and coordinate with engineering teams while mentoring junior designers.

The role emphasizes high-quality presentation, client interaction, and a strong sustainability focus across multifamily, hospitality, institutional, retail, and academic environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture.
• 5–10 years of interior design experience across multiple sectors.
• Knowledge of Building Codes and ADA Requirements.
• NCIDQ and LEED accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design projects from early concepts through construction administration.
• Develop space plans, test fits, finish palettes, FF&E selections and material specifications.
• Produce and oversee drawings, details, schedules and coordination with architectural/engineering teams.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, consultants and vendors, guiding design decisions.
• Coordinate with outside consultants and internal project teams to ensure integrated design.
• Mentor junior designers and review work for quality and accuracy.
• Participate in construction administration, including submittals and site visits.
• Contribute to design culture and workflows through research and precedent studies.
• Engage product representatives and fabricators to source innovative materials and methods.

Skills

Space planning

Client communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Sustainability knowledge

Education

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

NCIDQ accreditation

LEED accreditation

Tools

Revit

Enscape

Bluebeam

Adobe Suite

MS Office

Job description

Arrowstreet, an award-winning architecture, interiors, and experience design firm based in Boston, seeks an experienced Interior Designer. You will lead projects from concept to construction, develop space plans and material specs, and coordinate with engineering teams while mentoring junior designers.

The role emphasizes high-quality presentation, client interaction, and a strong sustainability focus across multifamily, hospitality, institutional, retail, and academic environments.