Senior Civic & Government Interior Designer

Arcadis; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401K

Paid parental leave

Nine paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Interior Designer, Government Market, to lead the design and delivery of interior environments across workplace, training and operations centers, secure buildings, and civic developments.

You will guide projects from concept through construction, ensuring high-quality outcomes aligned with client objectives and Arcadis' mission to improve quality of life.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive interior design experience in A/E or design consulting.
• Experience leading complex interior projects from concept to construction.
• US citizenship and eligibility; NCIDQ/ID credentials preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal, workplace, and civic environments.
• Experience with UFCs, building codes, accessibility regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design projects through all phases from planning to construction administration.
• Develop innovative interior concepts, space planning, workplace strategies, and user-centered design solutions.
• Prepare design presentations, mood boards, material palettes, furniture selections, and client deliverables.
• Produce and review detailed design drawings, specifications, construction documents, and FF&E schedules.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including architects, engineers, landscape architects, and project managers.
• Manage client relationships and participate in workshops, presentations, stakeholder consultations, and design reviews.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and intermediate designers.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, design quality, and resource planning.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, accessibility requirements, life-safety standards, and sustainability objectives.
• Coordinate with external consultants, contractors, vendors, and suppliers throughout project delivery.
• Support business development activities through proposal preparation, presentations, and client engagement.

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Interior Designer, Government Market, to lead the design and delivery of interior environments across workplace, training and operations centers, secure buildings, and civic developments.

You will guide projects from concept through construction, ensuring high-quality outcomes aligned with client objectives and Arcadis' mission to improve quality of life.