Senior Designer & Design Lead - Large-Scale Interiors

Unisource Solutions; Pico Rivera (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Unisource Solutions in Pico Rivera, CA seeks a Senior Designer for large-scale, high-complexity projects including bids, legacy accounts, and business development opportunities. You will mentor junior designers and serve as a strategic design partner while driving design standards and compliance across deliverables.

The role emphasizes architectural interiors knowledge, LEED and NCIDQ awareness, and deep product familiarity, with a focus on client presentations, scope management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field.
• 9+ years of experience in contract furniture, commercial interiors, or A&D.
• Expert in CET Designer, Spec and Microsoft 365; proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, AI rendering and Canva
• Deep Haworth product knowledge plus broad fluency across non-Haworth open-line manufacturers.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable building and furniture plan code requirements.
• Active adopter of AI tools for design, documentation, specification QA, and client communication.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, review, and elevate the work of junior designers.
• Excellent client-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Outstanding time management; proven calm under deadline pressure.
• Detail-oriented, self-sufficient, accountable, and a steady standard-bearer for design quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex site walkthroughs and discovery sessions with clients, A&D partners, and internal teams.
• Drive development scope of work details for large or multi-phase accounts; headcount, organizational culture, storage, adjacencies, departmental flow, and design intent.
• Set expectations on scope, schedule, and design deliverables at project kickoff.
• Direct conceptual design strategy; block layouts, test fits, and product narratives that align to client culture and budget.
• Validate ROM budgets and pressure-test assumptions before they reach the client.
• Site visits; dimensioning, progress check-ins specifically when positioned for walls or interior design services.
• Lead design development on the most complex deliverables; review junior and mid-level work and provide feedback.
• Approve product selections, manufacturer choices, finishes, and fabrics; resolve cross-discipline conflicts.
• Champion alternative design solutions with clear trade-offs to clients and account teams.
• Own final specification accuracy for assigned accounts in Spec (.sif).
• Lead client presentations through the design process and final sign-off.
• Coordinate the design timeline with the broader project schedule including GC, IT, and move management.
• Oversee installation drawing packages, J-box/data plans, and as-built documentation across projects.
• Walk installs of high-visibility projects; lead punch-list resolution with PM and installation team.
• Serve as escalation point for field issues and scope changes.
• Mentor Intern, Junior, and Dealer Designers; conduct design reviews and QA on deliverables.
• Help define and evolve team standards for CET Designer use and file management.
• Partner with the Design Dept. Leader on workload allocation, training, and hiring input.
• Apply expert-level knowledge of building and furniture plan code requirements; act as the team’s compliance resource.
• Maintain Haworth product knowledge and comparative analysis on price, function, and lead time.
• Maintain daily updates in project status software; communicate blockers and shifting priorities.

Skills

9+ years exp

Client communication

Mentoring

Time management

Detail oriented

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Design/Architecture

Tools

CET Designer

Spec

Microsoft 365

AutoCAD

SketchUp

AI rendering

Canva

Job description

Unisource Solutions in Pico Rivera, CA seeks a Senior Designer for large-scale, high-complexity projects including bids, legacy accounts, and business development opportunities. You will mentor junior designers and serve as a strategic design partner while driving design standards and compliance across deliverables.

The role emphasizes architectural interiors knowledge, LEED and NCIDQ awareness, and deep product familiarity, with a focus on client presentations, scope management, and