Senior Designer, Interiors

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Designer, Interiors in New Jersey. The role involves leading design efforts across disciplines, mentoring teams, and advancing HDR's standards of excellence from programming through construction administration.

The candidate will cultivate new business opportunities, participate in design reviews, and promote HDR’s brand while maintaining collaborative culture. Required: Bachelor's in Interior Design or Interior Architecture, 13+ years in a design firm, NCIDQ, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture.
• Minimum of 13 years of experience in a relevant design firm environment.
• NCIDQ certificate holder.
• ID license in state or province where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across disciplines and market sectors in project delivery.
• Present and document design concepts to stakeholders.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of the interior design process from programming through construction administration.
• Develop professional networks and new business opportunities.
• Mentor team members and guide project teams.
• Lead by example and actively promote our collaborative culture.
• Participate in formal and informal design reviews.
• Support office environments to promote design excellence and HDR's brand.
• Promote HDR to potential candidates and assist in interview processes.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Collaboration

Communication skills

Sustainability awareness

Industry involvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture

NCIDQ certificate holder

ID license in state or province where applicable

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Rhino

Enscape

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

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.

A Senior Designer embodies high standards of design excellence and innovation, integrated within the firm's overall design strategy. Responsibilities include collaborating across disciplines and market sectors in project delivery, clearly presenting and documenting design concepts to all stakeholders, and demonstrating expert-level knowledge of the interior design process from programming through to construction administration. The role involves developing professional networks and new business opportunities, advancing your craft, mentoring team members, and providing guidance to project teams and individuals. As a Senior Designer, you will lead by example, inspire your team, and actively promote our collaborative culture.

Senior Designer, Interiors at HDR with mentorship and guidance from Interiors Leadership, will participate in the following:

• Partner with Interiors and Project Leadership to support operational plans and processes to achieve project excellence goals.
• Develop emerging Business Development skills to contribute to pursuits, client interviews, and presentations to Win New Projects/Clients.
• Advocate for improving and maintaining project excellence.
• Serve as a Role Model and Mentor, positively motivating, challenging, inspiring, and developing others to pursue Design Excellence.
• Contribute within Formal and Informal Design Reviews.
• Support Office Environments to promote Design Excellence and HDR's brand.
• Promote HDR to potential candidates and assist in the interview process for new hires, as appropriate.
• Demonstrate Technical Knowledge related to the creation and completion of documents and details across all project phases.
• Encourage Sustainable approaches and practices to foster healthy environments and promote the well-being of occupants.
• Collaborate and Co-create ideas and concepts within a team and across disciplines, ensuring successful project delivery at all scales and complexities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Registration/Licensure at the local level
• Developing skills in team leadership, collaboration, mentoring, motivational/organizational and people skills
• Active member in industry associations
• Sustainability Credentials/Accreditations/Certificates in the country you reside
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Enscape
• Stronger consideration will be given to candidates with Health, Science, Higher Education and/or Civic experience
• Active Interior Design Certificate holder or Registered Architect in the country you reside
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in relevant design firm environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs
• Skilled in Revit and Bluebeam
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
• Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
• A minimum of 13 years of experience in relevant design firm environment
• NCIDQ certificate holder
• ID license in state or province where applicable

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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.

Primary Location

United States-New Jersey-Pennington

Industry

Interiors

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Interiors

Job Posting

Jul 27, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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