Senior Interior Designer - Life and Work Places

Gresham Smith, Inc.; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401(k) with Company Match

Short- & Long-term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Transit Program

Tuition Reimbursement and Licensure

Job summary

Gresham Smith is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to lead Life and Work Places projects in the Nashville area. The role requires 10+ years of experience in workplace/interior design, NCIDQ licensure, and a strong command of AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and related tools.

You will guide design teams, participate in charettes, and oversee documentation through construction administration while integrating codes, sustainability, and client goals. Portfolio submission is required with application.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design/Architecture from an accredited university.
• Professional licensure (NCIDQ) is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of job-related design experience required.
• Previous experience in Work Place/commercial interior design, preferably within an architectural firm, is required.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of building codes, site analysis, preliminary design studies, and contract documents

Responsibilities

• Contributes to project visioning and design ideation by actively participating in design charettes, generating conceptual studies, plans, renderings, and refining ideas to meet client goals.
• Assist in holistic design development and documentation from concept through construction administration, including programming, space planning, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams and building systems.
• Demonstrate growing knowledge of project scope, budgets, deliverables, applicable codes, sustainable design principles, and project delivery methods while applying this knowledge appropriately with oversight.
• Creates and communicates visual representations and presentations effectively to clients, consultants, and team members using timely written, oral, and visual methods.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks by managing priorities, timelines, and meeting deliverable deadlines to maintain project schedules, while proactively communicating within the team.
• Support technical development by collaborating on complex construction details, researching materials, analyzing product options, and reviewing work for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Strives for continuous learning and improvement, actively participates in design reviews, and contributes creative design solutions to enhance project success and align with firm goals.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Design ideation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design/Architecture

NCIDQ licensure

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Suite

Lumion

Grasshopper

Rhino

Job description

Senior Interior Designer - Life and Work Places

Job Category: Interior Design

Requisition Number: SENIO003930

• Posted : May 27, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Gresham Smith | Nashville Office (HQ)
Nashville, TN 37201, USA

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design/Architecture from an accredited university.
• Professional licensure (NCIDQ) is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of job-related design experience required.
• Previous experience in Work Place/ commercial interior design, preferably within an architectural firm, is required.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of building codes, Site analysis, preliminary design studies, and contract documents
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Suite, Lumion, and other modeling software such as Grasshopper and Rhino.

We are seeking a Senior Interior Designer with experience leading design teams for Life and Work Places projects, initially including a major end-user Headquarters project in the Southeast.

About the Role

As a Senior Interior Designer, you will:

• Contributes to project visioning and design ideation by actively participating in design charettes, generating conceptual studies, plans, renderings, and refining ideas to meet client goals.
• Assist in holistic design development and documentation from concept through construction administration, including programming, space planning, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams and building systems.
• Demonstrate growing knowledge of project scope, budgets, deliverables, applicable codes, sustainable design principles, and project delivery methods while applying this knowledge appropriately with oversight.
• Creates and communicates visual representations and presentations effectively to clients, consultants, and team members using timely written, oral, and visual methods.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks by managing priorities, timelines, and meeting deliverable deadlines to maintain project schedules, while proactively communicating within the team.
• Support technical development by collaborating on complex construction details, researching materials, analyzing product options, and reviewing work for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Strives for continuous learning and improvement, actively participates in design reviews, and contributes creative design solutions to enhance project success and align with firm goals.

Desired Qualifications:

• Preference for professional accreditation in LEED, WELL or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
• Handling physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting
• Experience utilizing presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop

* You must include a portfolio of work samples along with a resume/CV in your online application.

Join Us

If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Here’s what you can expect:

Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.

Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
• Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
• Family Planning and Parental Leave
• Mass/Public Transit Program
• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply! Gresham Smith will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, contract recruiters, search firms, or employment agencies.

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