Public Sector Interior Designer – Civic & Government

Arcadis U.S.Inc. in; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401K

STD

LTD

AD&D

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing benefits

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Nine paid holidays

15 days PTO

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Interior Designer to join our Government & Civic Practice in Washington, DC. You will contribute to planning, designing, and delivering interior environments for public sector clients, ensuring accessibility, sustainability, and high user experience.

The role requires 7+ years of experience with government or civic projects, proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite, and a strong understanding of codes and standards.

Qualifications

• US Citizen
• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Interior Design from an accredited institution.
• Registered Interior Designer (NCIDQ certified) or eligibility for registration preferred.
• 7+ years of professional interior design experience, with government, institutional, or civic project experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, and public sector design standards.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience preparing contract documents, specifications, and construction administration reports.
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices and LEED accreditation is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop interior design concepts for government and civic projects.
• Prepare space planning studies, test fits, layouts, and programming documentation.
• Produce design presentations, mood boards, material palettes, finish selections, and furniture specifications.
• Create and coordinate detailed design drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Work closely with architects, engineers, planners, and other project stakeholders throughout all project phases.
• Participate in client meetings, workshops, and design reviews to understand project goals and requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with accessibility standards, building codes, life safety requirements, and government guidelines.
• Incorporate sustainable design principles and support Arcadis' commitment to improving quality of life.
• Coordinate furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) selection and procurement activities.
• Support project delivery, construction administration, site reviews, and resolution of design-related issues during construction.
• Manage multiple project assignments while maintaining schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Contribute to business development activities, proposal preparation, and client relationship management when required.

Skills

US Citizenship

Public sector design

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelors Id Interior Design

NCIDQ certification or eligibility

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Interior Designer to join our Government & Civic Practice in Washington, DC. You will contribute to planning, designing, and delivering interior environments for public sector clients, ensuring accessibility, sustainability, and high user experience.

The role requires 7+ years of experience with government or civic projects, proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite, and a strong understanding of codes and standards.