Senior Designer, Interiors

HDR; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 105,294 - 150,420; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Designer, Interiors in Pennington, NJ to lead design excellence across interiors projects. You will mentor teams, collaborate across disciplines, and guide documentation from programming through construction administration.

Ideal candidates have 13+ years in a design firm, NCIDQ and a state license, plus strong skills in Revit, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite. HDR emphasizes employee ownership and collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture.
• NCIDQ certification is required or strongly preferred.
• License to practice interior design in the relevant location.
• Active design certification or registration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Advocate for improving and maintaining project excellence across projects.
• Serve as a role model and mentor to motivate and develop others toward design excellence.
• Contribute within design reviews and promote HDR’s brand in offices and projects.
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure successful project delivery at all scales.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture

NCIDQ certificate holder

ID license in state or province where applicable

Active Interior Design Certificate holder or Registered Architect

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

Rhino

Enscape

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

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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

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.) Pennington: $105,294 - $150,420 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 are an Affinne? (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.