Senior Designer — Interior + Architecture Leader (Hybrid)

Remote; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Location flexibility

Unlimited PTO

401K with employer contribution

One Medical memberships

New hire referral bonus

Phone stipend

Job summary

Rapt in San Francisco is seeking Senior Designers who will lead design teams from concept to realization, collaborating with Creative Directors and Design Directors to push the work forward. They translate big ideas into cohesive spatial experiences, guiding teams and ensuring precision from concept to final details.

The role emphasizes mentorship of staff, strong communication with clients, and the ability to balance narrative, brand, and function across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design.
• 8+ years of experience in an architecture or design studio.
• Experience leading project teams through concept design, development, and delivery.
• Ability to translate ideas into cohesive spatial experiences balancing narrative, brand, and function.
• Experience collaborating with clients and partners to evolve ideas into buildable solutions.
• Fluency with production tools and documentation workflows (Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Familiarity with coordinating consultants, budgets, schedules, and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams from concept to realization while maintaining strong design intent.
• Collaborate with Creative Directors and Design Directors to push work forward.
• Develop ideas through all phases, guiding teams and ensuring sharp details.
• Mentor design staff and promote collaborative problem-solving.
• Balance narrative, brand, and function in spatial experiences.
• Communicate clearly with clients and partners to evolve concepts.

Skills

Leadership

Conceptual thinking

Team leadership

Client collaboration

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Mentoring

Education

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

Tools

Revit

Rhino

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Rapt in San Francisco is seeking Senior Designers who will lead design teams from concept to realization, collaborating with Creative Directors and Design Directors to push the work forward. They translate big ideas into cohesive spatial experiences, guiding teams and ensuring precision from concept to final details.

The role emphasizes mentorship of staff, strong communication with clients, and the ability to balance narrative, brand, and function across projects.