SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER

CI Design, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Commuter benefits

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

CI Design, Inc. seeks a Senior Interior Designer to join our Raleigh, NC team, driving space planning and concept-to-construction for Mission Critical and Science & Tech projects. This full-time role emphasizes interior architecture, finish selections, millwork, and consultant coordination.

The ideal candidate has strong Revit, InDesign, and Escape skills, excellent communication, and the ability to lead design teams. Occasional travel may be required to support project tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design/interior architecture from a CIDA accredited college or university.
• 6–8+ years of related experience in diverse project types.
• Strong knowledge of BIM, Revit, InDesign, and 2D/3D production software.
• Furniture and interior product specifications, Furniture bid packages.
• Excellent understanding of building systems, codes and ADA requirements.
• Sketching and space planning skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead ideation, conceptual, and schematic design development to support client goals, budgets and timelines.
• Lead interior design efforts and project teams including design direction and client engagement.
• Oversee design, production, and construction documentation phases using Revit across commercial projects.
• Lead designers on team in selection and presentation of FF&E, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment, color palettes, and lighting.
• Develop complex space plans and interior details for high-brand design projects.
• Coordinate with clients, partners, and consultants throughout the entire project.

Skills

Revit

InDesign

Escape

BIM

2D/3D production

FF&E specs

Furniture specs

Construction docs

Field observations

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Interior Design

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER

Department: INTERIORS

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: RALEIGH, NC

Compensation: $79,000 / year

Description

We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Interior Designer to work full-time in our Raleigh, NC office with a focus on our Mission Critical and Science & Tech Teams. The Senior Interior Designer will develop space plans and develop concepts through construction within our interior architecture focus, finish selection, millwork, consultant coordination, production, and development of commercial design projects from concept through construction.

This position requires an understanding of current trends and a high level of experience using Revit, InDesign, & Escape software. In addition, this position requires the ability to communicate effectively with the design team and adapt to changes and elect most effective methods of accomplishing tasks. This is a unique opportunity for someone with have a great reputation in the design community at large to be a rising leader within our Interiors practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads the ideation, conceptual, and schematic design development of various projects to support client goals, budgets and timelines.
• Leads interior design efforts and project teams including design direction and client engagement.
• Oversees and participates in the design, production, and construction documentation phases of various commercial projects throughout the lifecycle of a project using Revit software.
• Leads designers on team in selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and lighting
• Develop complex space plans
• Expertise in interior details for high brand design projects
• Manages Bid process for furniture and finish cost estimates.
• Assists with construction administration, RFIs, project submittals, and project site visits.
• Meets project schedules and maintains positive relationships with clients and the Ci Design project teams
• Ability to travel occasionally to support project tasks.
• Accountable for effective coordination with clients, partners, and consultants throughout the entire project.
• Versatile, self-motivated, and articulate.
• Aware and supportive of the work of other designers and junior designers
• Strong organizational skills.
• Desire for continued professional growth, NCIDQ Certified or on track with certification.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design/interior architecture from a CIDA accredited College or University.
• Preferred minimum 6-8+ years related experience with design within various place types.
• Field observations and measurements
• Experience with BIM, Revit, InDesign, and 2D/3D production software, Microsoft Office Applications.
• Furniture and interior product specifications, Furniture bid packages
• Strong knowledge of commercial FF&E products, design, and specifications.
• Expertise with building systems, codes and ADA requirements
• Sketching and space planning skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

BENEFITS

• Opportunity to work on diverse projects
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Professional development and mentorship
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, 401(k) matching, commuter benefits, PTO, and paid company holidays.