Senior Interior Design Lead — Mentorship & Major Projects

SAA Architects; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

14 paid holidays

Tiered Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at

401k Plan

Casual work attire, snacks and office"

Summer Flex Schedule

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

SAA Architects is seeking a Senior Designer in Culver City, CA to lead interior design efforts from concept through construction documentation. You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with Design Leads on large-scale projects to ensure successful outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in architecture or design, proficiency with SketchUp, AutoCAD, Revit, and the Adobe Creative Suite, and a strong focus on FF&E, materials, and client relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design.
• 5–8 years of experience in architecture or design studios.
• NCIDQ, CID, FitWel and LEED accreditation preferred or within 12 months of hire.
• Proficient in SketchUp and AutoCAD; working knowledge of Revit.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Experience in FF&E, furniture systems, and materials specification.
• Proven ability to mentor junior designers and lead teams.
• Excellent communication and client-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design teams from programming to construction documentation.
• Develop and manage client relationships and project objectives.
• Oversee finish plans, specifications, and material selections.
• Coordinate with external consultants and vendors.
• Support project scheduling, staffing, and productivity.
• Participate in marketing and business development.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relations

Team management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Architecture or Interior Design

Master’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design

NCIDQ

CID

LEED accreditation

Tools

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

SAA Architects is seeking a Senior Designer in Culver City, CA to lead interior design efforts from concept through construction documentation. You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with Design Leads on large-scale projects to ensure successful outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in architecture or design, proficiency with SketchUp, AutoCAD, Revit, and the Adobe Creative Suite, and a strong focus on FF&E, materials, and client relations.