Senior Civic Interior Designer – Public Sector

Poutrix; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Paid parental leave

Reward & recognition program

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a talented Interior Designer to join its Government & Civic Practice in Washington, DC. You will plan, design, and deliver interior environments for public sector clients including municipal buildings and government offices.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, NCIDQ or eligibility, and strong knowledge of codes, accessibility, and public sector standards. Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Interior Design from an accredited institution.
• Registered Interior Designer (NCIDQ) 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative and functional 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

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational skills

Collaborative environment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design

NCIDQ certification or eligibility

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a talented Interior Designer to join its Government & Civic Practice in Washington, DC. You will plan, design, and deliver interior environments for public sector clients including municipal buildings and government offices.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, NCIDQ or eligibility, and strong knowledge of codes, accessibility, and public sector standards. Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite is essential.