Senior Designer, Interiors

HDR; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is looking for a Senior Interior Designer in Los Angeles. This role involves leading an interior design team through all project phases, demanding a master-level understanding of the design process. Candidates should have 10+ years of experience in a related environment.

Preferred qualifications include LEED AP and WELL AP accreditations. We offer comprehensive benefits and a culture of inclusion.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a relevant design firm environment.
• Master level knowledge of the interior design process.
• Experience leading an interior design team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design in all phases of projects.
• Lead team on projects, delegating tasks appropriately.
• Document and present design concepts to stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Client management skills

Team collaboration

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture

NCIDQ certificate

ID license where applicable

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Senior Interior Designer, we'll count on you to:

Be responsible for design in all phases of a project, and demonstrate a master level knowledge of the interior design process from programming through construction administration.

Lead the interior design team on projects of any size or complexity, delegating to and supervising the work of others.

Possess professional communication, presentation, and client management skills, along with the ability to clearly document and present design concepts to all project stakeholders and industry peers.

Be a team player focused on collaboration with the ability to maintain a consistently positive attitude despite challenging circumstances.

Leverage technology to present and document ideas. Produce presentation materials and associated documentation, especially when located in smaller offices where direct design support may be limited. A strong working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp or Rhino (or similar), Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• LEED AP
• WELL AP

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant design firm environment
• NCIDQ certificate holder
• ID license in the state or province where applicable

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Primary Location: United States-California-Los Angeles

Other Locations: United States-California-San Diego

Industry: Interiors

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Interiors

Job Posting Date: May 21, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.