Senior Designer, Interiors

HDR, Inc.; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Designer, Interiors to enhance design excellence and innovation. This role involves leading design projects, mentoring team members, and collaborating across various disciplines to achieve project goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in interior design, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to sustainable practices. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and collaboration, and make a meaningful impact in the communities served. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career while contributing to innovative design solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in relevant design firm environment.
• Professional Registration/Licensure at local level.

Responsibilities

• Lead design projects and mentor junior designers.
• Collaborate across disciplines for project delivery.

Skills

Interior Design

Collaboration

Mentoring

Sustainability Practices

Business Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture

NCIDQ certificate

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Rhino

Enscape

Job description

Senior Designer, Interiors

HDR is seeking a Senior Designer, Interiors, to join our growing team and continue the legacy of providing our clients and communities with creative design solutions that enhance the health and human condition of those they serve. HDR is home to world-class expertise, and the Senior Designer serves as our team's connection to those capabilities.

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:

1.Partner with Interiors and Project Leadership to support operational plans and processes to achieve project excellence goals.

2.Develop emerging Business Development skills to contribute to pursuits, client interviews, and presentations to Win New Projects/Clients.

3.Advocate for improving and maintaining project excellence.

4.Serve as a Role Model and Mentor, positivelymotivating, challenging, inspiring, and developing others to pursue Design Excellence.

5.Contribute within Formal and Informal Design Reviews.

6.Support Office Environments to promote Design Excellence and HDR's brand.

7.Promote HDR to potential candidates and assist in the interview process for new hires, as appropriate.

8.Demonstrate Technical Knowledge related to the creation and completion of documents and details across all project phases.

9.Encourage Sustainable approaches and practices to foster healthy environments and promote the well-being of occupants.

10.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


• Preference given to local candidates

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in relevant design firm environment
• NCIDQ certificate holder
• ID license in 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.

Primary Location:United States-New Jersey-Pennington

Industry:Architecture

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:Gen Architecture

Job Posting:Mar 17, 2025