Senior Interior Designer

Perkins & Will Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development stipend

Job summary

Perkins & Will in San Francisco is seeking a senior interior design leader to guide marquee workplace projects worldwide within a 90+-person SF studio. You will own the creative vision from concept through construction, lead client engagements, and mentor junior designers in a collaborative, high-expectation environment.

The role requires 10–15+ years of interior design experience, Revit proficiency, NCIDQ, and LEED AP, with a strong workplace portfolio.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of interior design experience with a strong workplace portfolio.
• Proficiency in Revit and strong 3D visualization and graphic communication.
• NCIDQ licensed; LEED AP (or willing to obtain within 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Lead design direction, client engagement, and presentations for marquee workplace projects
• Own the creative vision from concept through construction — SD, DD, and CDs
• Direct, coordinate, and mentor junior designers; build the next generation of talent
• Facilitate programming, respond to technical implications of design decisions
• Manage design budget, cost control, and schedule for your projects
• Coordinate consultants, contractors, and vendors as an integrated design leader

Skills

Design leadership

Client engagement

Mentoring

Budget management

Project coordination

Education

Professional degree in Interior Design

NCIDQ licensed

LEED AP

Tools

Revit

Job description

San Francisco
San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

• On-site
• Interiors
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SENIO005625

Description

You lead. We back you up.

This is a design leadership role, not a production seat. You'll drive creative direction on global workplace interiors projects for clients who trust us because we've earned it — and you'll have a 90+-person SF studio behind you to execute at the level you'd be proud of.

Most senior designers face a choice: a large firm with resources and low visibility, or a small firm with ownership and limited scope. This role sits in a third lane — a focused studio inside a 2,800-person global firm. You'll lead marquee projects worldwide, know your MD by name, and build a career with real credit attached to real work.

What You'll Do

• Lead design direction, client engagement, and presentations for marquee workplace projects
• Own the creative vision from concept through construction — SD, DD, and CDs
• Direct, coordinate, and mentor junior designers; build the next generation of talent
• Facilitate programming, respond to technical implications of design decisions
• Manage design budget, cost control, and schedule for your projects
• Coordinate consultants, contractors, and vendors as an integrated design leader

What We're Looking For

• 10–15+ years of interior design experience, with a strong workplace portfolio
• Proficiency in Revit; strong 3D visualization and graphic communication skills
• Solid command of building codes, specifications, and technical documentation
• NCIDQ licensed; LEED AP (or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire)
• Professional degree in Interior Design or related field

What You'll Get

Salary range: $151,500–$189,300, commensurate with experience, education and skillset.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off
• Professional development stipend and dedicated continuing education time
• Performance-based bonuses
• Access to firmwide affinity groups and leadership development programs
• Studio initiatives and events; a team that actually likes each other

Our Commitment

Our culture is grounded in a firmwide commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) — not as a tagline, but as how we hire, promote, and build teams. We conduct annual pay equity audits and train all managers on pay practices. We believe inclusion drives creativity.

Perkins&Will is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Pay Transparency: We are committed to pay equity. Compensation decisions are based on qualifications, skillset, and experience. Employees may discuss their own compensation without fear of retaliation. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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