Senior Interior Designer

DAG Architects Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DAG Architects Inc. in Tallahassee, FL, seeks a Senior Interior Designer to lead interior design projects from concept through completion, overseeing development, client coordination, and project delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in interior design (CIDA accredited) and NCIDQ certification, 8–10 years of experience, and proficiency with SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD, Lumion, Enscape, and the Adobe Suite, with a focus on sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design from a CIDA accredited program.
• 8–10 years of professional experience in interior design.
• NCIDQ certification is required.
• Experience with large-scale commercial, education, hospitality, or multi-family projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial client meetings to final walkthroughs.
• Lead on multiple projects, guiding programming, space planning, design development, and construction administration.
• Prepare contract documents including floor plans, ceiling plans, millwork, and schedules.
• Research materials and furnish sustainable design recommendations.
• Create presentation materials, diagrams, and both physical and digital models for client meetings.
• Support teams and collaborate with consultants; mentor junior designers.

Skills

Organization

Sustainable design

Commercial project experience

Experience (8-10 years)

NCIDQ certification

Design software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in interior design (CIDA accredited)

Tools

SketchUp

Revit

AutoCAD

Lumion

Enscape

Adobe Suite

Job description

DAG Architects is seeking a full-time SeniorInterior Designer to lead interior design projects from concept through completion, overseeing design development, client coordination, and project delivery. This role involves making key design decisions, managing budgets and timelines, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring design quality, compliance, and client satisfaction.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial client meetings to final walkthroughs, translating needs into designs.
• Collaborate on multiple projects concurrently, including programming, space planning, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration
• Prepare accurate contract documents such as floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, millwork drawings, furniture layouts, finish plans, and schedules.
• Research manufacturers and assist in the selection of colors, finishes, materials, furniture, and lighting, with a focus on sustainable solutions
• Create presentation materials, diagrams, and physical and mostly digital models for client presentations
• Support project teams and studio initiatives, collaborating with consultants and partners as required
• Mentor and supervise junior designers.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Exposure to sustainable design practices and materials
• Experience working on small to mid-size commercial projects including education, hospitality, multi-family, healthcare and more.
• Education and Experience: · Bachelor’s degree in interior design or related field from CIDA accredited program
• 8-10 years of professional experience (internship experience acceptable)
• Must have NCIDQ certification
• Professional experience and proficient Senior design software (SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD, Lumion. Enscape, Adobe Suite)
• Strong knowledge of construction documentation and detailing
• Knowledge of FF&E, materials, and finish specifications

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds