Senior Interior Designer

DLR Group; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DLR Group is seeking a Senior Interior Designer for our Fort Worth studio to lead interior design efforts within an integrated practice that prioritizes human experience and wellness. You will mentor junior staff and coordinate interior components of project documentation, collaborating with the design team to meet scope, schedule, fees, and budget.

The role emphasizes design leadership, sustainability, and clear communication with project managers and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience; K-12, Higher Education, and/or Justice+ Civic projects preferred.
• Professional licensure is required; LEED AP or other green certifications preferred.
• Proficient in Revit and familiar with Bluebeam; strong proficiency in standard A/E/I/P software.
• Demonstrated leadership in applying design techniques, tools, and sustainable principles.
• Strong attention to detail with proactive process improvement and problem-solving.
• Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication; ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual design, program development, and space planning within projects.
• Oversee and ensure quality in construction documents and design details; mentor junior staff.
• Ensure design intent through sustainable materials, FF&E, and product selections; review graphic presentations.
• Attend site visits and construction administration meetings regularly.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to project teams and drive client-facing presentations.
• Guide teams to produce high-quality deliverables and lead design discussions.

Skills

Project leadership

Client interactions

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design

Professional licensure

LEED AP preferred

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. Our Texas region is seeking a Senior Interior Designer for our new Fort Worth studio.

Position Summary

As part of our integrated practice, the Interiors discipline at DLR Group collaborates across all sectors to enhance design excellence, prioritizing human experience and wellness within interior environments. Leveraging industry insights and market research, our approach is grounded in evidence‑based design. Senior Interior Designers lead key aspects of projects, including interior design efforts, client interactions, and presentations. You will be responsible for daily design and technical development, coordinating the interior components of project documentation, and collaborating with the integrated design team to ensure quality outcomes that align with project scope, schedule, fees, and budget. As a mentor to junior staff, you will help foster a work environment that embodies DLR Group’s core values. You will also work with leaders across various sectors to support the collaborative pursuit, acquisition, and execution of projects. Additional responsibilities may include participating in client interviews, marketing and business development activities, contributing to research and development initiatives, and assisting in the creation of sector‑specific tools and marketing materials.

What you will do

• Lead conceptual design, program development, and space planning within projects, utilizing expertise to guide the design process when appropriate.
• Demonstrate a refined design approach that integrates functionality, programmatic alignment, and spatial performance, addressing all aspects of three‑dimensional space.
• Oversee and ensure quality in construction documents and design details for constructability, mentoring and developing junior staff in the process.
• Ensure design intent is realized through careful selection of materials, FF&E, and products that align with sustainable commitments, while reviewing graphic presentations to effectively communicate design vision.
• Attend site visits and construction administration meetings regularly, sharing lessons learned to support coordination within the integrated team.
• Provide mentorship and leadership, proactively contributing to project success and fostering team growth.
• Guide and mentor teams to produce high‑quality deliverables, serving as a thought leader within your discipline and/or primary sector.
• Champion design excellence and innovation within the integrated team.
• Execute quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) to maintain design integrity throughout all project phases.
• Communicate design intent and thought leadership clearly and consistently with project managers and the Integrated Design Team at each project phase.
• Lead presentations and manage client expectations to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ensure project schedules, delivery timelines, and profitability are met, balancing design priorities with project budgets.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience; experience in K‑12 Education, Higher Education, and/or Justice+ Civic projects preferred.
• Professional licensure required; LEED AP or other green certifications preferred.
• Proficient in Revit and familiar with Bluebeam; strong proficiency in standard A/E/I/P software.
• Demonstrated leadership in applying design techniques, tools, and sustainable principles to create precise technical plans, drawings, reports, and models.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to process improvement, problem‑solving, and high‑quality decision‑making.
• Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Actively participates in professional organizations, presents at industry conferences, and contributes to business development and marketing by pursuing client leads and opportunities.

Portfolio Requirement

Please submit a current portfolio or work samples in PDF format.

Equal Employment Opportunity

DLR Group is proud of being an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer and is 100% employee‑owned. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work.