Sr. Interior Designer

Actalent; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to lead workplace-focused interior design projects from Raleigh, NC. You will guide programming, schematic concepts, and design development, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across sectors like workplace and science & technology.

The ideal candidate brings 6-8+ years in commercial interior design, with strong Revit and BIM skills, and a passion for leadership and client relationships. This is a fully onsite role with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture from a CIDA-accredited program.
• 6-8+ years of experience in commercial interior design, with significant workplace design exposure.
• Strong understanding of workplace environments and emerging office design trends.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, InDesign, BIM workflows.
• Experience developing furniture specifications, finish packages, and bid documentation.
• Knowledge of commercial FF&E products and workplace design standards.
• Understanding of building systems, accessibility requirements, and applicable building codes.
• Strong space planning, sketching, and design communication skills.
• Excellent organization, coordination, and verbal communication abilities.
• NCIDQ certification, or actively pursuing certification, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead programming, conceptual design, and schematic development for commercial interior projects.
• Develop workplace solutions aligned with client objectives, budgets, schedules, and operational needs.
• Drive interior design direction through all project phases, from planning through construction.
• Create complex space plans that support functionality, flexibility, and user experience.
• Guide the selection and presentation of furniture, finishes, lighting, color palettes, and other interior elements.
• Develop interior detailing for high-quality, branded environments.
• Oversee design documentation, production, and construction drawing development using Revit.
• Coordinate closely with consultants, project partners, and internal team members throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage furniture and finish pricing efforts, including bid coordination and vendor engagement.
• Support construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittal reviews, site visits, and project observations.
• Maintain project schedules while ensuring high-quality design deliverables.
• Serve as a key client-facing resource, leading presentations and design discussions.
• Mentor and support junior designers while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Travel occasionally to support project requirements.

Skills

Space planning

Sketching

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Project coordination

Client relations

Field verification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture (CIDA-accredited)

Tools

Revit

InDesign

BIM workflows

Job description

Senior Interior Designer | Workplace Interiors

Create Inspiring Workplace Environments

An established and growing design practice is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join its Raleigh team. This role offers the opportunity to lead workplace-focused interior design projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams serving sectors such as workplace, science & technology, and mission‑critical environments.

This position is ideal for a design professional who enjoys guiding projects from early concept development through construction, building strong client relationships, and influencing design outcomes that support both business goals and user experience. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of contemporary workplace design, technical expertise, and a passion for creative problem‑solving.

What You'll Do

Design Leadership

• Lead programming, conceptual design, and schematic development efforts for a variety of commercial interior projects.
• Develop innovative workplace solutions that align with client objectives, budgets, schedules, and operational needs.
• Drive interior design direction throughout all project phases, from planning through construction.
• Create complex space plans that support functionality, flexibility, and user experience.
• Guide the selection and presentation of furniture, finishes, lighting, color palettes, and other interior elements.
• Develop thoughtful interior detailing for high‑impact, branded environments.

Project Delivery

• Oversee and contribute to design documentation, production, and construction drawing development using Revit.
• Coordinate closely with consultants, project partners, and internal team members throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage furniture and finish pricing efforts, including bid coordination and vendor engagement.
• Support construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittal reviews, site visits, and project observations.
• Maintain project schedules while ensuring high‑quality design deliverables.

Client & Team Collaboration

• Serve as a key client‑facing resource, helping foster strong and lasting relationships.
• Lead presentations and design discussions with clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior designers while contributing to a collaborative studio culture.
• Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and adapt to changing project needs.
• Travel occasionally in support of project requirements.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture from a CIDA‑accredited program.
• 6-8+ years of experience in commercial interior design, with significant workplace design exposure.
• Strong understanding of workplace environments and emerging office design trends.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, InDesign, BIM workflows, and related design production software.
• Experience developing furniture specifications, finish packages, and bid documentation.
• Knowledge of commercial FF&E products and workplace design standards.
• Understanding of building systems, accessibility requirements, and applicable building codes.
• Strong space planning, sketching, and design communication skills.
• Excellent organization, coordination, and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience conducting field verification, observations, and measurements.
• NCIDQ certification, or actively pursuing certification, is preferred.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Contribute to a diverse portfolio of commercial interior projects.
• Work alongside talented architects, designers, and technical professionals in a collaborative environment.
• Gain exposure to projects that range from workplace settings to highly specialized technical environments.
• Build leadership experience by mentoring team members and leading client‑facing initiatives.
• Access opportunities for professional development, growth, and advancement.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.

The Ideal Candidate

You're a creative and technically skilled designer who enjoys balancing big‑picture vision with detailed execution. You thrive in a collaborative setting, communicate effectively with both clients and colleagues, and are excited about taking on increasing leadership responsibilities while helping shape exceptional interior environments.

Key Improvements Made

• Removed all company‑specific references to maintain confidentiality.
• Shifted the opening to focus on the opportunity and candidate impact rather than the employer.
• Reorganized responsibilities into clearer categories for readability.
• Enhanced the emphasis on leadership, project ownership, and career growth.
• Modernized the language to appeal to experienced workplace designers while remaining fully aligned with the original job requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh, NC.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News‑Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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