Senior Interior Designer

DesignMinds; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DesignMinds is seeking a Senior Interior Designer/Project Design Lead to shape the firm’s growth by guiding complex projects from programming through installation. You will mentor junior designers, collaborate with executive leadership, and ensure design intent, documentation quality, budgets, and client satisfaction.

The role requires hands-on leadership, exceptional technical expertise in space planning, detailing, FF&E, and extensive Revit/BIM experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design/related field required.
• 8+ years of interior design experience with senior-level leadership.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit on multifamily/commercial projects.
• BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud experience in live project environments.
• Experience coordinating with architects and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design projects from programming through installation.
• Serve as primary design lead for assigned projects, managing schedules and client expectations.
• Partner with Design Directors to align with brand standards, budgets and objectives.
• Present design concepts, materials, finishes, and FF&E selections to clients.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, and ownership groups.
• Travel to client meetings, project sites, and installations as required.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Mentoring

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture

NCIDQ certification

Tools

Revit

BIM 360

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AutoCAD

Job description

Our Client, a rapidly growing design firm, is seeking an accomplished Senior Interior Designer / Project Design Lead to join their team and play a key role in shaping the next phase of our growth.

We are looking for a highly experienced professional who can independently lead complex projects, mentor team members, collaborate with executive leadership, and drive design excellence across multiple market segments.

This role requires a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and can balance strategic thinking with day‑to‑day project execution.

The ideal candidate combines exceptional technical expertise with strong design leadership and project management skills. They are comfortable overseeing projects from concept through installation, working directly with clients, architects, developers, and ownership groups while ensuring design intent, documentation quality, budget alignment, and client satisfaction.

As one of our senior design leaders, you will:

• Lead some of the firm's most visible and complex projects.
• Establish and maintain design and documentation standards.
• Serve as a mentor and technical resource for junior and mid-level designers.
• Partner with Design Directors and company leadership to support growth initiatives.
• Help elevate the firm's Revit, BIM, and documentation capabilities.
• Influence project execution strategies, processes, and best practices across the organization.

Typical Projects may include:

• Multifamily communities (amenity spaces and model residences)
• Active Adult (55+) communities
• Senior living environments
• Private clubs, country clubs, and gated community amenity spaces
• Light commercial office environments
• Specialty projects as required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of professional interior design experience, including senior‑level project leadership responsibilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit demonstrated on completed multifamily, commercial, or senior living projects.
• Hands‑on BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud experience within shared live project environments.
• Proven experience leading projects independently from concept through installation.
• Extensive knowledge of space planning, detailing, construction documentation, FF&E specification, and interior materials.
• Experience coordinating directly with architects and consultants.
• Ability to contribute immediately with minimal training or software onboarding.
• Strong communication, presentation, leadership, and client management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in multifamily, active adult (55+), senior living, student housing, or commercial interiors.
• Previous experience mentoring, managing, or training other designers.
• NCIDQ certification.
• Experience establishing design standards, workflows, and best practices within a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead interior design projects from programming and concept development through installation and project closeout.
• Serve as the primary design lead for assigned projects, managing schedules, deliverables, quality control, and client expectations.
• Partner with Design Directors to ensure projects align with brand standards, budgets, and client objectives.
• Present design concepts, materials, finishes, and FF&E selections to clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, ownership groups, and internal project teams.
• Travel to client meetings, project sites, field verifications, and installation activities as required.

Technical Leadership

• Build, manage, and maintain Revit model backgrounds for complex multifamily and senior living projects.
• Work within live BIM environments alongside architects and consultants using BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Produce and oversee comprehensive design documentation packages in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Maintain documentation consistency, accuracy, and quality across multiple concurrent projects.
• Develop and improve drawing standards, documentation processes, and team workflows.
• Act as the firm's internal Revit and BIM subject matter expert.
• Mentor, coach, and train junior and mid-level designers on Revit, AutoCAD, documentation standards, and project execution.
• Assist with onboarding and professional development initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement efforts that elevate the performance of the entire design team.

Work Arrangement & Travel

• Atlanta‑area candidates are strongly preferred.
• Position is based in our Kennesaw office approximately 3‑4 days per week to support collaboration with clients, leadership, and project teams.
• Travel to client sites, project meetings, field reviews, installations, and project openings is required.
• Exceptional non‑local candidates who can travel regularly may be considered.
• Relocation assistance is not available.

Who Will Be Successful in This Role

This position is ideal for a senior designer who enjoys leading projects, mentoring others, solving complex technical challenges, and influencing the growth of a design organization. The successful candidate will bring both the strategic mindset of a design leader and the hands‑on technical expertise needed to execute high‑quality projects in a fast‑moving, entrepreneurial environment.