Senior Interior Designer

ZGF Architects; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

HSA with employer contribution

401k with employer match

4 weeks PTO and 10 paid holidays

Paid parental and family leave

Job summary

ZGF Architects in Portland, OR is seeking a Senior Interior Designer with a passion for design excellence and team leadership. You will lead programming, space planning, and design development across multiple projects, mentoring staff and collaborating with clients to realize innovative spaces.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in interior design/architecture, strong Revit/Enscape skills, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite. NCIDQ/AIA preferred; LEED/WELL a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher degree in Interior Design or Architecture.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the field.
• Experience managing complex clients with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficient modeling with and leading projects in Revit and Enscape.
• Proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience in workplace projects and diverse industries.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• LEED and/or WELL accreditation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design concepts from concept through construction administration.
• Collaborate with and/or manage teams to generate and develop design concepts.
• Clearly communicate design concepts visually and verbally to teams and clients.
• Lead programming efforts and analysis.
• Keenly understand design trends with a focus on workplace.
• Manage and mentor team members from concept design through construction administration.
• Assist in developing fee proposals, project schedules, and design workplans.
• Maintain and foster relationships with clients and consultants regarding project fees, budgets, schedules.
• Participate in business development activities and marketing pursuits.
• Advocate for an inclusive, supportive work culture through listening, learning, and actions.

Skills

Team leadership

Design presentation

Storytelling

Communication

Mentoring

Project management

Space planning

Revit

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Client management

Marketing support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture

NCIDQ or AIA preferred

Tools

Revit

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

ZGF is seeking a bright and driven Senior Interior Designer with a passion for design excellence to join our team in Portland, OR. Our ideal candidate thrives on team and client leadership. You are a creative thinker that enjoys design ideation and problem solving to realize beautiful and innovative space.

As a Senior Interior Designer, you will…

• Possess a knowledge of all aspects of design, including programming, space planning, color and material research, FF&E, and lighting design.
• Collaborate with and/or manage teams to generate and develop design concepts.
• Clearly communicate design concepts visually and verbally to teams and clients.
• Lead programming efforts and analysis.
• Keenly understand design trends with a focus on workplace.
• Manage and mentor team members from concept design through construction administration.
• Assist in developing fee proposals, project schedules, and design workplans.
• Maintain and foster relationships with clients and consultants with sensitivity to project fees, budgets, schedules.
• Participate in business development activities and advise in marketing pursuits.
• Advocate for an inclusive, supportive work culture through listening, learning, and actions.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor or higher degree in Interior Design or Architecture and a minimum of 15 years of experience in the field. NCIDQ or AIA preferred.
• Experience managing complex clients with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent team communication skills, design presentation, and storytelling skills.
• Communication, leadership, and organizational/managerial expertise.
• Proficient modeling with and leading projects in Revit and Enscape required.
• Proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Demonstrated competency in programming and space planning.
• Experience in large and small-scale projects across a diversity of industries.
• Proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong verbal and graphic communication skills.Experience in workplace strategy and consulting is a plus.
• LEED and/or WELL accreditation is a plus.

Base Salary Range:

$110,000/yr - $125,000/yr

Benefits:

ZGF Employees Enjoy Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with a generous employer contribution, HSA with employer contribution, 401k with employer match, 4 weeks of PTO and 10 paid holidays per year, paid parental and family leave programs.

We know that great projects take more than a design team to become a reality. Whether you’re a finance professional, project manager, or specialist in another field, your expertise helps create a healthier, more equitable built environment. Studies show that women and people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t check every box—your skills and experiences may be exactly what we need.

ZGF Architects is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate the unique qualities and perspectives that each individual brings to our team. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities to apply. Regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we are excited to consider qualified candidates.