Senior Project Designer - Workplace

Verto People Ltd; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid employee parking

Annual PD allowance

License reimbursement

Company allowances

Mentorship and career development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Verto People Ltd is seeking a Senior Project Designer to lead innovative commercial workplace interiors in Austin, TX. The role focuses on shaping design direction, owning project outcomes, and building strong client relationships.

You will supervise from concept through construction, mentor junior designers, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to push creative boundaries and set new standards in workplace environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional design experience, including workplace interiors.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture from a CIDA or NCARB-accredited program.
• Strong portfolio showing commercial interior design and leadership.
• Proficiency in Revit and 3D modeling/visualization tools.
• Experience in programming, space planning, furniture specification, and construction documentation.
• Professional licensure or ability to obtain within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative direction of commercial workplace projects from concept to completion.
• Develop design concepts, space plans, material palettes, and furniture solutions.
• Take ownership of projects from programming through construction administration.
• Build client relationships and lead design presentations.
• Collaborate with architects, PMs, and multidisciplinary teams to realize the vision.
• Mentor and develop junior designers to foster creativity and excellence.
• Explore emerging workplace trends and challenge conventional thinking.

Skills

Workplace interiors

Design leadership

Client relationships

Mentoring

Concept development

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Interior Design/Architecture

Tools

Revit

3D modeling tools

Enscape

Lumion

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Senior Project Designer - Commercial

Austin, TX | Full-time

Great workplace design starts with the freedom to think differently.

Are you ready to lead design rather than simply deliver it?

An established architecture and design firm in Austin is looking for a Senior Project Designer to lead innovative commercial workplace interiors, shape design direction, and inspire the next generation of designers.

This is an opportunity to take real ownership of your projects, build meaningful client relationships, and create environments that transform how people work.

Why join?

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance options

• 401(k) with company contributions

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Paid employee parking

• Annual professional development allowance

• Professional license and examination reimbursement

• Company-approved allowances

• Mentorship, coaching, and career development opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

What you'll do

You'll lead the creative direction of commercial workplace projects, taking ideas from initial concept through to completion.

• Develop inspiring design concepts, space plans, material palettes, and furniture solutions.

• Take ownership of projects from programming through construction administration.

• Build strong client relationships and lead engaging design presentations.

• Collaborate with architects, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to bring your vision to life.

• Mentor and develop junior designers, encouraging creativity and design excellence.

• Explore emerging workplace trends and challenge conventional design thinking.

What you'll bring

• 10+ years of professional design experience, including at least 5 years in workplace interiors.

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Interior Design or Architecture from a CIDA or NCARB-accredited school.

• A strong portfolio demonstrating commercial interior design and creative leadership.

• Proficiency in Revit and experience with 3D modeling and visualization tools.

• Experience in programming, space planning, material selection, contract furniture specification, and furniture RFPs.

• Strong technical knowledge and experience delivering construction documentation.

• Professional licensure or the ability to obtain it within 18 months.

• A collaborative approach and the confidence to lead clients and design teams.

Experience with Enscape, Lumion, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, or sustainability certifications such as LEED, WELL, or Fitwel is a plus.