Senior Interior Designer

Stratus®; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Health Care Programs

Company-paid Life Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with employer match

Competitive PTO plans

Job summary

Stratus® is hiring a Senior Interior Designer in Tampa, Florida. The role includes leading high-profile design projects that meet aesthetic and budgetary requirements, requiring strong client interaction and project management skills.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of experience, a degree in Interior Design, proficiency in design software, and knowledge of U.S. regulations. Stratus® offers a team-oriented environment with excellent benefits including health care programs and a 401k retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in managing large-scale interior design projects.
• Licensed Interior Designer or similar professional qualification.
• Direct project experience working within U.S. industry and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple interior design projects, ensuring they meet operational and creative standards.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships as primary design contact.
• Manage financial aspects, including budgeting and forecasting costs.

Skills

Expert proficiency in design software

Client relationship management

Project management

Design excellence

Education

Bachelors/Master’s degree in Interior Design or a related field

Tools

Revit

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

AutoCAD

Job description

About Stratus

Stratus is a fully integrated engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm delivering comprehensive solutions across diverse markets. Built on the union of deeply rooted firms and recognized industry leaders, we bring together broad expertise and a robust talent pool to deliver comprehensive end-to-end solutions. Serving public and private clients across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we approach every project‑whether a targeted renovation or large‑scale infrastructure— with precision, insight, and purpose. Stratus designs spaces that work, last, and make an impact.

The Role

The Senior Interior Designer is responsible for leading multiple complex and high‑profile interior design projects, ensuring they meet all aesthetic, functional, and budgetary requirements. This role demands extensive client interaction, strategic project management, executing advanced design tasks, and mentoring design teams, ensuring design excellence. The Interior Designer is pivotal in driving the project from inception through completion, managing both the creative and logistical elements to achieve successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Strategically lead multiple interior design projects, ensuring they meet all operational, budgetary, creative and technical standards, and design‑quality objectives.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary design contact, and ensuring high levels of satisfaction which results in repeat business.
• Develop detailed project specifications, drawings, and layouts that adhere to contractual and design requirements.
• Collaborate with clients to refine design concepts and ensure their vision is accurately translated into the final product.
• Manage coordination between project teams, consultants, and contractors to ensure seamless execution of design elements.
• Conduct detailed design reviews and approvals to ensure compliance with design standards and client expectations.
• Manage the financial aspects of design projects, including preparing budgets, forecasting costs, and controlling expenditures.
• Review and approve material selections, ensuring they meet sustainability standards, and project aesthetics.
• Present design milestones and final projects to stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment with client expectations.
• Engage in business development activities by participating in marketing efforts, proposal development, and client presentations.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable regulations and codes, safety and building codes, ADA compliance, and environmental standards across all projects and industry standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ability to process, during the construction phase, submittals, RFIs, substitution requests, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors/Master’s degree in Interior Design or a related field.
• Expert proficiency in design software such as Revit, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and AutoCAD.
• 7+ years of experience in managing large‑scale interior design projects.
• Licensed Interior Designer or similar professional qualification.
• Direct project experience working within the U.S. industry, building standards, and regulations, specifically on design‑build projects.

Preferred

• Additional certifications in project management or sustainable design.

Why you’ll love Stratus

• A team‑oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success.
• Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize.
• Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing.
• We support hybrid work and balance because your well‑being matters.
• Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Company‑paid Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, and Long‑Term Disability.
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match.
• Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans.

Interested in learning more about Stratus, please visit https://www.stratusteam.com/ .

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.