Senior Interior Designer: Workplace & Project Lead

Actalent; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401K match

Professional development and mentoring

Job summary

Actalent in Raleigh, NC seeks a Senior Interior Designer to lead interior architecture and workplace design projects from concept through construction. You will mentor teams, engage clients, and collaborate with consultants to deliver high-quality commercial interiors.

The role focuses on space planning, FF&E, and BIM-driven delivery across workplaces, science, and mission-critical sectors, with a strong emphasis on performance and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture from a CIDA-accredited program.
• 6+ years of professional experience in commercial interior design, workplace design, or interior architecture.
• Strong proficiency in Revit and BIM-based project delivery.
• Experience leading workplace interior projects through multiple phases of design and construction.
• Expertise in space planning, workplace strategy, and commercial interiors.
• Knowledge of commercial building systems, building codes, and ADA requirements.
• Strong understanding of FF&E selection, finish specifications, and commercial interior detailing.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating with clients, consultants, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead workplace interior design projects from early programming and concept development through construction and project closeout.
• Develop creative design solutions that align with client goals, workplace strategies, budgets, and project schedules.
• Create and oversee space planning, test fits, and workplace layouts that support functionality, brand identity, and user experience.
• Guide design teams through schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration phases.
• Participate in and lead client presentations, design workshops, and project meetings.
• Coordinate effectively with architects, engineers, consultants, vendors, and internal team members.
• Lead the selection and specification of furniture, finishes, materials, lighting, and FF&E packages.
• Prepare and review construction documentation using Revit and BIM workflows.
• Support bid and procurement activities for furniture and finish packages.
• Respond to RFIs, review submittals, conduct site visits, and assist with construction administration efforts.
• Develop design concepts and communicate ideas through sketches, renderings, presentations, and 3D visualization tools.
• Mentor and support junior designers while contributing to a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Maintain project schedules, quality standards, and client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture

Tools

Revit

BIM

Job description

Actalent in Raleigh, NC seeks a Senior Interior Designer to lead interior architecture and workplace design projects from concept through construction. You will mentor teams, engage clients, and collaborate with consultants to deliver high-quality commercial interiors.

The role focuses on space planning, FF&E, and BIM-driven delivery across workplaces, science, and mission-critical sectors, with a strong emphasis on performance and client satisfaction.