Senior Interior Designer- Workplace

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM); San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) in San Francisco seeks a seasoned interiors project leader to guide design teams from concept through construction. You will manage client relationships, mentor staff, and drive project documentation across phases, ensuring adherence to BIM/CAD standards and SOM quality controls.

The role requires a professional degree in Interior Design or Architecture, NCIDQ or LEED credentials preferred, and 10+ years of experience in corporate interior projects.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Interior Design or Architecture required.
• Licensed in state practice or NCIDQ certification; LEED accreditation preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in interiors project leadership.
• Familiarity with LEED or green building rating systems.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency with standard office tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor project teams through all design phases.
• Manage client relationships and coordinate with senior leadership.
• Develop design concepts, programming, planning, and project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with BIM/CAD standards and quality control.
• Support marketing and business development efforts.
• Coordinate with consultants and ensure on-time project delivery.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Sustainable design principles

Leadership and mentoring

Quality control and standards

Education

Professional degree in Interior Design or Architecture

NCIDQ certification or LEED accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

BIM

Revit

CAD standards

Job description

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates team and project experience inclusive of managing client relationships, and project teams for small, medium and large-scale corporate interiors projects.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, mentor, and coordinate work efforts for the design aspects of a project team, through all phases of a project, with minimal oversight.
• Provides technical/design/management input and support for the development of the entire design concept through all phases of the project, under Senior Leadership.
• Collaborative and professional work ethic; leads by example motivating project teams in an inclusive and positive approach.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Interiors Industry Best Practices including programming, planning, design, construction documentation and construction administration, as well as consulting engineering engagement and coordination.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of Interior Architecture including workplace planning and design concept development, design and detailing standards, building materials, building systems, current and applicable building and fire codes, FF&E, construction techniques and current market cost(s) costing trends.
• Participates in the planning, scheduling, and organization of project plans for design, technical, and/or project management tools/documents relative to project parameters and in collaboration with senior project team leaders.
• Demonstrates leadership in terms of implementing SOM standard procedures and protocols for the technical, design and/or management aspects of a project to assure continuity, coordination and consistency of project documentation across the firm in support of overall office wide goals.
• Proactively checks and coordinates project documents (design phase documents, technical documents and/or project management tools/documents) and is responsible for quality control of such tasks in accordance with SOM’s quality control program.
• Seeks creative and innovative solutions to complex problems and develops appropriate research and documentation to support these solutions.
• Participates in marketing and business development efforts.
• Demonstrates detailed knowledge of local office standards, policies and procedures and can direct others in the use of those resources.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Actively leads a project team.
• Directly supervises, trains, and mentors team members.
• Engages in talent strategy to find specialists, leaders, and future professionals for the firm through resume review and interviews.
• Demonstrates leadership in the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledge.
• Creates and drives new ways of working through contributing to the development of services, standards, procedures based in an understanding of the business principles that protect SOM from financial and legal risk.

Minimum Qualifications

• Professional degree in Interior Design or Architecture
• Licensed in state of practice or must be NCIDQ Certified; LEED accreditation preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• General understanding of sustainable strategies and principles including familiarity with LEED or other green building rating systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with BIM and Revit Tools, and demonstrates practical understanding of the application of digital tools.
• Actively supports compliance with BIM/CAD project standards and procedures.

Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $100,000 to $140,000.