Senior Interior Designer

Archinect; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Senior Interior Designer, where you will lead teams in creating innovative designs while fostering collaboration and professional growth. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex projects, mentor staff, and ensure quality control throughout the design process. With a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, this company values diverse backgrounds and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. Enjoy a flexible work environment with competitive benefits, including health coverage and a robust bonus plan, while making a significant impact in the field of interior design.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Flexible Hours

Work-from-Home Options

401(k) Matching

Competitive Paid Time Off

Alternating Fridays Off

Qualifications

• 8+ years of interior design experience or 12+ years with an Associate's degree.
• Proficient in BIM/Revit and MS Office suite.
• Strong proposal writing and client interface skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee BIM/Revit design and documentation of drawings.
• Manage teams and ensure project goals are met.
• Coordinate project activities with clients and consultants.

Skills

Interior Design

BIM/Revit

Project Management

Proposal Writing

Client Interface

Programming

Civic Projects Experience

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design

Associate's Degree in related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

BIM/Revit

Job description

Are you an Interior Designer who flourishes when part of a cohesive team where collaboration and ideas flow freely, professional development is prioritized, and opportunity exists at all levels? If you want to work for a firm that's taking concrete steps toward Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace, we’re looking for an experienced Senior Interior Designer to join our Interiors team in our Irvine or Sacramento office.

We offer a robust bonus plan; health benefits; flexible hours including work-from-home and alternating Fridays off; competitive paid time off; and a 401(k) matching program!

An ideal candidate is capable of providing project oversight over large, complex, or multiple projects. This individual should be capable of providing project ownership while mentoring and overseeing multiple staff. Sound like you?

As the Senior Interior Designer, you will…

1. Oversee the development of BIM/Revit design and documentation of drawings.
2. Manage teams with an understanding and appreciation for the value of design.
3. Oversee the teams' production and coordination of construction documents, including consultant coordination and the management of clients' goals, budget, and schedule. Provide training and mentorship to others.
4. Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of the impact of building codes, agency, and jurisdictional requirements.
5. Manage the Construction Administration process and bring a high level of value to clients.
6. Oversee and coordinate project activities with clients, consultants, contractors, and staff, and provide coaching and mentorship to others.
7. Participate in all phases of the design and project documentation process and manage a variety of projects simultaneously.
8. Demonstrate consistent time management skills, ensuring accurate task completion on schedule and within budget while managing teams.
9. Market new projects through established relationships and reputation, serve as a trusted advisor to multiple clients, and attend association/organization events related to the field.
10. Demonstrate a detail-oriented, collaborative, and proactive approach in overseeing teams' completion of work, ensuring accuracy while meeting deadlines.
11. Advise project leaders on client and consultant requested changes to the scope of work and assess the impact on project budget and schedule for multiple projects.
12. Review and evaluate documents for accuracy with internal teams and external consultants, perform complete quality control reviews as needed, and lead integrated project reviews.
13. Delegate tasks to staff, as well as coach and support staff's professional development.
14. Coordinate with project leaders and assist teams to develop and implement action plans related to project management.
15. Identify and address issues affecting project budget, construction costs, schedule, and risk management, ensuring the firm's interests are protected.
16. Manage the financial aspects of projects, including the development and adherence to work plans, assist the Principal in Charge (PIC) with fee development, monitor project financial status, and manage monthly project financial tasks.
17. Demonstrate strong proposal writing skills, coordinating with the PIC and/or Studio Leader for projects.
18. Participate in market/studio leadership meetings and staffing processes.

Senior Interior Designer Qualifications – The Must-Haves (Required)

1. Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or equivalent with a minimum of 8 years interior design experience; or an Associate's degree and a minimum of 12 years of related experience.
2. Proficiency with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
3. Proficient with BIM/Revit.
4. Programming experience.
5. Prior experience with Civic projects.
6. Proficiency with proposal writing.
7. Proficiency and comfort with client interface.

Senior Interior Designer Qualifications – The Like-to-Haves (Not Required)

1. LEED accreditation.
2. NCIDQ certification.

Studies have shown that underrepresented individuals like women; LGBTQIA+; and BIPOC, among others, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in a job description or posting. Because we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, we understand the best candidate may come from a non-traditional background to our field of work. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described above. Diversity makes us better.