Senior Interior Designer

American Society of Interior Designers; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $120,000

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company matching

Paid Time Off

Free lunch on Wednesdays

Free breakfast on Thursdays

Gym and cafe access

Job summary

American Society of Interior Designers in Berkeley Heights, NJ seeks a Senior Interior Designer to lead a portfolio of commercial interior projects in-studio. You will guide design from concept through construction and mentor junior designers, shaping spaces that reflect client brands.

The role requires 8+ years of workplace design experience, proficiency in Revit/AutoCAD, and a collaborative approach to client engagement. Mon-Fri, 8AM-4PM, with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field.
• 8+ years of workplace design/commercial interior design experience.
• Hands-on design work on live projects.
• 3+ years of mentorship experience.
• Ability to present and sell a design concept directly to a client.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative vision for a portfolio of interior architecture and workplace design projects.
• Mentor junior and intermediate designers.
• Oversee translation of concepts into DD and CD packages with technical teams.
• Drive selection and curation of FF&E, color palettes, material specifications, and detailing.
• Partner with studio leadership on design methodology and brand-building.

Skills

Mentorship

Client presentation

Communication

Concept development

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design/Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Enscape

SketchUp

Bluebeam

Job description

Senior Interior Designer

Location: Onsite | Berkeley Heights, NJ

Our client, a boutique commercial interior design studio, seeks a Senior Interior Designer to join their design leadership team in-studio.

Do you love the poetry of spatial design just as much as the technical execution behind it? Do you thrive on mentoring rising design talent while still getting your hands dirty in the details? Can you build trust with corporate clients and turn their business goals into physical spaces that actually work? If you're nodding along, this may be the perfect Senior Interior Designer position for you. Keep scrolling to see what this studio has to offer.

The Perks!

• Compensation: $120,000 base salary


• + performance-based bonus opportunities


• Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits


• 401k + company matching


• Paid Time Off


• Free lunch on Wednesdays + free breakfast on Thursdays


• Free access to top-tier gym and cafe

A Day in the Life of the Senior Interior Designer

You’ll lead the creative vision on a portfolio of commercial interior architecture and workplace design projects, guiding them from first sketch through construction and handover. You’ll be the primary design voice for corporate clients, mentor junior and intermediate designers, and help shape sustainable, forward-thinking spaces that bring your client's brand to life.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading the creative vision for a diverse portfolio of interior architecture and workplace design projects, establishing design concepts, spatial strategies, and material narratives


• Acting as the primary design voice and trusted advisor to corporate clients, translating business objectives and brand identity into physical spaces


• Mentoring and elevating junior and intermediate designers, fostering continuous learning and technical growth


• Overseeing the translation of concepts into design development (DD) and construction documentation (CD) packages, working closely with technical teams and outside consultants


• Driving selection and curation of FF&E, color palettes, material specifications, and custom detailing


• Partnering with studio leadership on design methodology, select business development pursuits, and brand-building


• Weaving sustainable design practices and environmental wellness principles into every project


• Work hours: 8AM - 4PM

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field


• 8+ years of workplace design/commercial interior design experience


• Advanced skills in Revit, AutoCAD, Enscape, SketchUp, and/or Bluebeam


• Hands-on design work on live projects


• 3+ years of mentorship experience to keep working standards high


• Ability to present and sell a design concept directly to a client


• Strong communication skills, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a genuine passion for collaboration

About the Hiring Company:

Our client is a tightly knit, agile commercial interior design studio built around focus, intentionality, and craft. Rather than mass-producing spaces, they dive deep into each client's DNA to create bespoke, high-performing environments, and they treat their team members as individuals, not headcount.