Sr. Interior Design Practice Leader – Sacramento

HGA; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

HGA’s Sacramento Interior Design team seeks a Senior Interior Designer & Interior Design Practice Leader to guide strategic direction, creative excellence, and operational performance. You will shape the studio's vision, lead a high-performing team, and ensure alignment with firm-wide priorities while staying hands-on in design and delivery.

You will manage design programming, schedules, budgets, and compliance across projects, collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and external

Qualifications

• Licensed Interior Designer with successful project delivery.
• 15+ years of professional interior design experience.
• Proven ability to lead teams and win new projects.
• Excellent presentation and client-facing skills.
• Strong business acumen and organizational skills.
• Ability to balance project work with leadership duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts on multiple projects from concept to construction.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, consultants, and agencies.
• Develop programming and interior design strategies aligned with client goals.
• Oversee schedules, budgets, and delivery timelines.
• Ensure accessibility, egress, and life-safety compliance.
• Provide talent leadership, coaching, and performance management.
• Foster cross-department collaboration and firm-wide initiatives.
• Maintain hands-on project involvement while leading department.

Skills

Licensed Interior Designer

15+ years experience

Leadership & mentoring

Client communication

Education

Professional license (Interior Designer)

Job description

HGA’s Sacramento Interior Design team seeks a Senior Interior Designer & Interior Design Practice Leader to guide strategic direction, creative excellence, and operational performance. You will shape the studio's vision, lead a high-performing team, and ensure alignment with firm-wide priorities while staying hands-on in design and delivery.

You will manage design programming, schedules, budgets, and compliance across projects, collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and external