Senior Interior Designer – Government & Civic Venues

Arcadis; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Interior Designer, Government Market, to lead design and delivery of sustainable interiors across workplace, training, secure and civic projects. You will guide concepts, space planning, FF&E, and construction documentation, collaborating with architects, engineers, planners, and clients to achieve high-quality outcomes aligned with Arcadis' mission.

You will mentor junior designers, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure compliance with codes, accessibility, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Must be US citizen.
• NCIDQ/ARIDO/IDC/CIDA or equivalent registration preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive interior design experience.
• Experience leading complex interior projects from concept through construction.
• Strong knowledge of federal, workplace, and civic environments.
• Experience with FF&E specification, space planning, and contract documentation.
• Working knowledge of UFCs, building codes, accessibility legislation, and sustainable design principles.
• Strong client-facing, presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design projects through all phases of planning, design, documentation, and construction administration.
• Develop innovative interior concepts, space planning studies, workplace strategies, and user-centered design solutions.
• Prepare design presentations, mood boards, material palettes, furniture selections, and client deliverables.
• Produce and review detailed design drawings, specifications, construction documents, and FF&E schedules.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including architects, engineers, landscape architects, and project managers.
• Manage client relationships and participate in workshops, presentations, stakeholder consultations, and design reviews.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and intermediate designers.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, design quality, and resource planning.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, accessibility requirements, life-safety standards, and sustainability objectives.
• Coordinate with external consultants, contractors, vendors, and suppliers throughout project delivery.
• Support business development activities through proposal preparation, presentations, and client engagement.
• Contribute to design excellence initiatives, innovation, and best practice development within the studio.

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Interior Designer, Government Market, to lead design and delivery of sustainable interiors across workplace, training, secure and civic projects. You will guide concepts, space planning, FF&E, and construction documentation, collaborating with architects, engineers, planners, and clients to achieve high-quality outcomes aligned with Arcadis' mission.

You will mentor junior designers, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure compliance with codes, accessibility, and