Senior Interior Designer

TheCorporate LLC; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TheCorporate LLC in Richmond, VA is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to lead commercial projects, collaborate with clients, and mentor design teams from programming through construction administration.

This role emphasizes client relationships, project leadership, and delivering high-quality spaces across corporate, healthcare, education, and government sectors, with initial office-based work and potential hybrid flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design.
• 15+ years of professional interior design experience.
• Strong commercial interior design and project leadership experience.
• NCIDQ Certification.
• Proficiency with Revit.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu.
• Strong understanding of building codes and industry standards.
• Excellent client‑facing, communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead programming, space planning, and overall interior design for commercial projects.
• Manage projects from concept/programming through construction administration.
• Conduct and oversee field verification and existing-condition documentation.
• Develop and manage construction documents.
• Lead finish and furniture selections, specifications, and client presentations.
• Coordinate and lead construction administration activities.
• Build and maintain strong, long‑term client relationships.
• Support business development and repeat client opportunities.
• Mentor and support junior/intermediate design staff.
• Help drive projects toward successful delivery, quality, and client satisfaction.

Skills

Interior design

Client-facing communication

Leadership

Project management

Building codes

Mentoring

Client relationships

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Interior Design degree

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

SketchUp

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

Senior Interior Designer

Location: Richmond, VA

Employment: Full-Time

Work Environment: Office-based initially, with potential for hybrid flexibility

Experience: 15+ years required

About the Opportunity

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Interior Designer to join their Richmond, VA team. This is a great opportunity for a senior designer who enjoys leading commercial projects, working directly with clients, mentoring design teams, and taking ownership from initial programming through construction administration.

The firm works across a variety of markets, including corporate, healthcare, higher education, transportation, and government, providing opportunities to work on diverse and meaningful projects.

The company is also recognized as a Best Place to Work and a Healthiest Employer, with a strong focus on employee well-being, competitive compensation, benefits, and work-life balance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead programming, space planning, and overall interior design for commercial projects.

• Manage projects from concept/programming through construction administration.

• Conduct and oversee field verification and existing-condition documentation.

• Develop and manage construction documents.

• Lead finish and furniture selections, specifications, and client presentations.

• Coordinate and lead construction administration activities.

• Build and maintain strong, long‑term client relationships.

• Support business development and repeat client opportunities.

• Mentor and support junior/intermediate design staff.

• Help drive projects toward successful delivery, quality, and client satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design.

• 15+ years of professional interior design experience.

• Strong commercial interior design and project leadership experience.

• NCIDQ Certification.

• Proficiency with:

• Revit

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Bluebeam Revu

• Strong understanding of building codes and industry standards.

• Excellent client‑facing, communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.

Preferred:

• 3D rendering experience.

• InDesign

• SketchUp

• Photoshop

Why Consider This Role?

• Work on diverse commercial projects across multiple industries.

• Opportunity to take a leadership role on high‑impact projects.

• Strong emphasis on work‑life balance and employee well‑being.

• Opportunity to mentor and develop other designers.

• Clear potential to grow into a management position.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.