Senior Interior Designer

IKM Architecture; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401K and Incentive Compensation Plan

Four weeks of PTO and nine holidays

Term life insurance

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

IKM Architecture is seeking a Senior Interior Designer with a minimum of ten years of professional experience to join our growing interior design team. This leadership role guides interior design projects from concept through construction, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring design excellence across all phases.

Working closely with project managers, architects, consultants, and clients, you will develop innovative, functional, and technically sound interior environments that support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design from a CIDA-accredited institution.
• 10+ years of professional interior design experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex interior design projects through all phases.
• Strong understanding of planning, patient-centered design, operational workflows, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and client relationship skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proven ability to mentor staff and lead multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the interior design process across all project phases, including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, specifications, furniture selection, and construction administration.
• Direct the conceptual development of interior environments while maintaining design quality, technical accuracy, and alignment with client objectives.
• Serve as the primary interior design lead for assigned projects, coordinating closely with project managers, architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, vendors, and clients.
• Manage interior design project budgets, schedules, staffing, and resource allocation in collaboration with project leadership.
• Lead client meetings, programming sessions, user group meetings, presentations, and design workshops.
• Develop and oversee finish palettes, furniture strategies, specifications, material selections, and technical detailing.
• Review project documents for design quality, constructability, code compliance, and coordination.
• Provide design direction and quality control for project teams throughout the design process.
• Mentor, coach, and develop interior design staff while providing technical guidance and design leadership.
• Support business development efforts by participating in interviews, proposals, client presentations, and relationship-building activities.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging products, healthcare design research, codes, and best practices.
• Contribute to the advancement of IKM’s interior design standards, processes, and professional development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Project management

Client relationships

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Founded in 1911, IKM Architecture is a full-service architecture, planning, and interior design firm with offices in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Columbus. Our work spans healthcare, behavioral health, education, science and technology, workplace, and civic and cultural environments. At IKM, our teams work across disciplines and offices, bringing together different perspectives and expertise to solve complex challenges and deliver meaningful results for our clients.

Senior Interior Designer

IKM Architecture is seeking a Senior Interior Designer with a minimum of ten years of professional experience to join our growing interior design team. This leadership role is responsible for guiding interior design projects from concept through construction, leading multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring design excellence across all phases of a project.

Working closely with project managers, architects, consultants, and clients, the Senior Interior Designer develops innovative, functional, and technically sound interior environments that support client goals and enhance the user experience. This position serves as a design leader, providing project oversight, mentoring staff, managing project budgets, and contributing to the continued growth and success of the firm’s interior design practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the interior design process across all project phases, including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, specifications, furniture selection, and construction administration.
• Direct the conceptual development of interior environments while maintaining design quality, technical accuracy, and alignment with client objectives.
• Serve as the primary interior design lead for assigned projects, coordinating closely with project managers, architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, vendors, and clients.
• Manage interior design project budgets, schedules, staffing, and resource allocation in collaboration with project leadership.
• Lead client meetings, programming sessions, user group meetings, presentations, and design workshops.
• Develop and oversee finish palettes, furniture strategies, specifications, material selections, and technical detailing.
• Review project documents for design quality, constructability, code compliance, and coordination.
• Provide design direction and quality control for project teams throughout the design process.
• Mentor, coach, and develop interior design staff while providing technical guidance and design leadership.
• Support business development efforts by participating in interviews, proposals, client presentations, and relationship-building activities.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging products, healthcare design research, codes, and best practices.
• Contribute to the advancement of IKM’s interior design standards, processes, and professional development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design from a CIDA-accredited institution.
• 10+ years of professional interior design experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex interior design projects through all phases.
• Strong understanding of planning, patient-centered design, operational workflows, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and client relationship skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proven ability to mentor staff and lead multidisciplinary project teams.

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance coverage
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401K and Incentive Compensation Plan
• Employees will receive four weeks of PTO and an additional nine holidays upon starting
• Term life insurance policy
• Continuing education opportunities

Salary: $86,700 – $112,400 and is based on experience

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location: Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH

Start Date: Flexible

We understand that every candidate has unique circumstances, and we are open to discussing a start date that works best for you. Our priority is to find the right fit for the role, and we are committed to accommodating the successful candidate's needs. Please feel free to discuss your preferred start date during the interview process.