Senior Interior Designer

Perkins & Will Inc.; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins & Will seeks a senior interior design leader with 10–15 years of experience to guide complex projects in Dallas. You will oversee design development, coordinate with architects and consultants, and steer client relationships from concept to documentation.

You will champion living design principles, manage bid packages, and ensure compliance with codes and standards while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interiors, Architecture or related field.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in interiors design.
• Professional interiors licensure or eligibility.
• LEED GA preferred and other accreditation listed.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of the design process with proficiency and creativity.
• Initiate and develop design concepts and functional criteria.
• Steer interior design efforts, design direction, and client engagement.
• Use graphic storytelling to advance project delivery.
• Lead presentations to prospective clients and build client relationships.
• Prepare client packages, publications, and award submissions.
• Coordinate with clients, partners, and consultants through the project lifecycle.
• Review work for accuracy and compliance with standards and manuals.
• Facilitate design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.

Skills

BIM

Building codes

Programming planning

Site analysis

Preliminary design

Contract documents

Field observations

Life safety

Furniture specs

Construction administration

Cost estimates

Accessibility analysis

Living Design data documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interiors, Architecture or related

Tools

2D/3D production software

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Enscape

VRay

InDesign

Photoshop

Ladybug Climate Studio

Job description

• Responsible for leading all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency, expertise, and creativity while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
• Initiates and creates detailed design concepts with ability to develop functional requirements and project-design criteria.
• Exhibits understanding of and leadership in the architectural design process and integration of standalone interiors projects and design concepts.
• Leads interior design efforts and project teams including design direction and client engagement.
• Uses graphic storytelling to advance the project delivery and scope.
• Participates in marketing efforts, leads design presentations to prospective clients, and develops successful client relationships.
• Prepares client presentation packages, external publications, and award submissions.
• Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Leads collaborative teams in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
• Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas.
• Accountable for effective coordination with clients, partners, and consultants throughout the entire project.

High-level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills and Certifications

Proficiencies

• BIM
• Building codes and guidelines as applicable (ADA, FGI, etc)
• Programming, planning, and site analysis
• Preliminary design studies
• Contract documents
• Field observations and measurements
• Life safety requirements
• Furniture and interior product specifications
• Furniture bid packages
• Construction contract administration
• Cost estimates and calculations
• Accessibility and zoning analysis
• Documentation of Living Design data, including material health

Software

• Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
• Advanced Revit
• Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
• Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
• Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
• Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
• Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Studio

Licensure/Certifications/Education

• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
• Professional interiors licensure
• Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture or, related discipline

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here, and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Behaviors

Preferred

Innovative : Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Motivations

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Required

Bachelor or better in Interior Design or related field.

Experience

Required

10-15 years: Relevant Expeience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Lic/Cert InteriorDesigner

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