Senior Interior Designer – Government & Commercial

Black Turtle US LLC; Capitol Heights (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Turtle US LLC in Capitol Heights, MD, seeks an experienced Interior Designer III for government-related commercial projects. You will lead complex design initiatives, produce CET drawings, and mentor junior designers while ensuring specification accuracy and contract compliance.

This role requires strong AutoCAD expertise, knowledge of systems furniture, and coordination with clients, manufacturers, and internal teams to deliver high-profile projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a FIDER or CIDA-accredited Interior Design program, or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in commercial interior design or government-related projects.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD for complex drawing production, revisions, and specification development.
• Experience with CET is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of government project requirements, contract-based specifications, and related processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead CET drawings, furniture layouts, product specs, 3D renderings, and presentation materials.
• Produce and oversee installation drawings and documentation for complex projects with accuracy and constructability.
• Provide regular project updates to design leadership, sales teams, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with account executives, clients, manufacturer reps, and internal teams to develop concepts and solve design challenges.
• Lead finish selections, product recommendations, value-engineering discussions, and specification decisions for large-scale projects.
• Maintain project documentation standards and track decisions, deliverables, and risks.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between drawings, specifications, field conditions, and installation requirements.
• Share knowledge on workplace trends, sustainability, and industry best practices.
• Mentor junior designers with technical guidance, drawing reviews, and product knowledge.
• Contribute to design standards, QA, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Participate in client meetings and project coordination with professionalism.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design (FIDER/CIDA)

Tools

AutoCAD

CET Certification

Job description

Black Turtle US LLC in Capitol Heights, MD, seeks an experienced Interior Designer III for government-related commercial projects. You will lead complex design initiatives, produce CET drawings, and mentor junior designers while ensuring specification accuracy and contract compliance.

This role requires strong AutoCAD expertise, knowledge of systems furniture, and coordination with clients, manufacturers, and internal teams to deliver high-profile projects on time and within budget.