Senior Interior Designer

The Bexar Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bexar Company, an esteemed architecture and interior design firm in Atlanta, is seeking a Senior Interior Designer with aviation project experience. You'll lead complex commercial interiors from concept through construction, mentor junior designers, and shape high‑impact environments for airport terminals, lounges, and aviation facilities.

The ideal candidate brings 5–10+ years in interior design, strong project management, and a proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams while

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of professional interior design experience, aviation projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related design discipline.
• Understanding of airport terminal planning and aviation operational requirements.
• Extensive experience preparing construction documents and coordinating consultant drawings.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design projects through all phases from programming to construction administration.
• Develop design solutions balancing functionality, aesthetics, client goals, and operations.
• Produce and oversee design presentations, material palettes, finishes, furniture specs, and construction documents.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with quality standards.
• Manage commercial interior and aviation projects, coordinating schedules and milestones.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and clients.
• Coordinate consultant drawings and maintain complete documentation.
• Attend project meetings, site visits, and construction observations as required.
• Monitor progress and resolve design and construction challenges.
• Mentor junior designers and foster a collaborative studio environment.
• Promote technical excellence and innovative design across teams.
• Assist with quality control reviews and uphold documentation standards.

Job description

Aviation Experience Required | 5–10+ Years Experience

Our client, a highly respected architecture and interior design firm, is seeking a Senior Interior Designer with experience in the commercial interior design experience and a background in commercial projects and experience in aviation projects. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team where you'll play a key role in leading complex projects from concept through construction while mentoring junior designers and helping shape innovative, functional environments.

The ideal candidate is a creative, technically proficient designer with exceptional project management skills and experience delivering airport terminals, aviation support facilities, airline lounges, or other aviation‑related commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design projects through all phases, including programming, concept development, space planning, design development, construction documentation, bidding, and construction administration.
• Develop thoughtful, innovative design solutions that balance functionality, aesthetics, client goals, and operational requirements.
• Produce and oversee high-quality design presentations, material palettes, finish selections, furniture specifications, and detailed construction documentation.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with quality standards.

Project Management

• Manage commercial interior projects and aviation projects simultaneously while coordinating schedules, budgets, and project milestones.
• Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and clients throughout the design and construction process.
• Coordinate consultant drawings and ensure complete, accurate documentation.
• Attend project meetings, client presentations, site visits, and construction observations as required.
• Monitor project progress and proactively resolve design and construction challenges.
• Mentor and support junior designers while fostering a collaborative and creative studio environment.
• Promote strategic thinking, technical excellence, and innovative design solutions across project teams.
• Assist with quality control reviews and uphold documentation standards throughout all project phases.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of professional interior design experience, experience in aviation projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related design discipline required.
• Understanding of airport terminal planning, passenger experience, aviation operational requirements, and commercial interior environments.
• Extensive experience preparing detailed construction documents and coordinating consultant drawings.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead projects independently from concept through construction.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills with the ability to effectively present design concepts to clients and stakeholders.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently while contributing to multidisciplinary teams.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Revit (BIM)
• Strong working knowledge of SketchUp
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with construction documentation, detailing, specifications, and consultant coordination

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional registration (NCIDQ or Registered Interior Designer) is preferred but not required.
• Experience with airport terminals, airline facilities, aviation lounges, or other aviation‑related projects is strongly preferred.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams on large, complex commercial projects.
• Ability to travel to project sites and client meetings as needed.