Senior Interior Designer – Lead, FF&E & BIM Expert

ci design, inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) matching

Commuter benefits

PTO and paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

ci design, inc. in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to lead space planning and development from concept through construction for Mission Critical and Science & Tech teams.

This role requires strong Revit, InDesign and Escape skills, client communication, and coordination with consultants, with opportunities for professional growth and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design/interior architecture from a CIDA accredited college.
• 6–8+ years related experience in interior design across various project types.
• Proficiency in BIM, Revit, InDesign, and 2D/3D production software.
• Strong knowledge of commercial FF&E products, design, and specifications.
• NCIDQ certification in progress or on track.

Responsibilities

• Lead ideation, design development and space planning to meet client goals and budgets.
• Direct interior design teams and engage with clients on project direction.
• Oversee documentation phases using Revit from concept through construction.
• Lead furniture, FF&E selection and color palettes for branding.
• Develop complex space plans and high-brand design details.
• Coordinate with consultants and manage bid processes for FF&E cost estimates.
• Support construction administration, RFIs, submittals, and site visits.
• Ensure project schedules and maintain client relationships; travel as needed.
• Coordinate with clients, partners, and consultants throughout projects.
• Support junior designers and pursue professional growth; NCIDQ in progress.

Skills

Revit

InDesign

Escape

BIM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in interior design/interior architecture

Tools

Revit

InDesign

Escape

BIM

Job description

SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER

Department: INTERIORS

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: BOSTON, MA

Compensation: $79,000 / year

Description

We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Interior Designer to work full-time in our Boston, MA office with a focus on our Mission Critical and Science & Tech Teams. The Senior Interior Designer will develop space plans and develop concepts through construction within our interior architecture focus, finish selection, millwork, consultant coordination, production, and development of commercial design projects from concept through construction.

This position requires an understanding of current trends and a high level of experience using Revit, InDesign, & Escape software. In addition, this position requires the ability to communicate effectively with the design team and adapt to changes and elect most effective methods of accomplishing tasks. This is a unique opportunity for someone with have a great reputation in the design community at large to be a rising leader within our Interiors practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads the ideation, conceptual, and schematic design development of various projects to support client goals, budgets and timelines.
• Leads interior design efforts and project teams including design direction and client engagement.
• Oversees and participates in the design, production, and construction documentation phases of various commercial projects throughout the lifecycle of a project using Revit software.
• Leads designers on team in selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and lighting
• Develop complex space plans
• Expertise in interior details for high brand design projects
• Manages Bid process for furniture and finish cost estimates.
• Assists with construction administration, RFIs, project submittals, and project site visits.
• Meets project schedules and maintains positive relationships with clients and the Ci Design project teams
• Ability to travel occasionally to support project tasks.
• Accountable for effective coordination with clients, partners, and consultants throughout the entire project.
• Versatile, self-motivated, and articulate.
• Aware and supportive of the work of other designers and junior designers
• Strong organizational skills.
• Desire for continued professional growth, NCIDQ Certified or on track with certification.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design/interior architecture from a CIDA accredited College or University.
• Preferred minimum 6-8+ years related experience with design within various place types.
• Field observations and measurements
• Experience with BIM, Revit, InDesign, and 2D/3D production software, Microsoft Office Applications.
• Furniture and interior product specifications, Furniture bid packages
• Strong knowledge of commercial FF&E products, design, and specifications.
• Expertise with building systems, codes and ADA requirements
• Sketching and space planning skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

BENEFITS

• Opportunity to work on diverse projects
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Professional development and mentorship
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, 401(k) matching, commuter benefits, PTO, and paid company holidays.