Sr. Interior Designer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Actalent in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to lead ambitious workplace projects from concept through construction. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients to translate space strategy into innovative design solutions that enhance culture, performance, and user experience.

You’ll manage design development, create space plans and FF&E strategies, mentor junior designers, and guide teams through BIM workflows using Revit.

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.
• Strong background in space planning, workplace strategy, and commercial interiors.
• Knowledge of commercial building systems, building codes, and ADA requirements.
• Experience with FF&E selection, finish specifications, and commercial interior detailing.
• Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead workplace interior design projects from programming and concept development through construction administration and project closeout.
• Develop creative, thoughtful design solutions that align with client goals, workplace strategies, budgets, and project schedules.
• Create and oversee space plans, test fits, and workplace layouts that support functionality, culture, branding, and user experience.
• Guide project teams through schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
• Lead client presentations, design workshops, and project meetings.
• Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, consultants, vendors, and internal design teams.
• Select and specify furniture, finishes, materials, lighting, and FF&E packages.
• Prepare and review construction documents utilizing Revit and BIM workflows.
• Support furniture procurement and finish package coordination efforts.
• Review submittals, respond to RFIs, conduct site visits, and assist during construction.
• Communicate design concepts through presentations, renderings, visualization tools, and graphic storytelling.
• Mentor and support junior designers while fostering a collaborative, team-oriented culture.
• Maintain project quality, schedules, and client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Revit

BIM workflows

Space planning

Team mentorship

Client collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Interior Design or Interior Architecture

Tools

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Rendering software

Job description

Location: Raleigh, NCLead Inspiring Workplace Design Projects From Vision to Reality

Senior Interior Designer

Are you passionate about creating exceptional workplace environments that enhance how people work, collaborate, and experience space?

We're seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join a growing and highly collaborative interiors practice where design excellence, innovation, and client experience drive every project. This is an opportunity to take ownership of impactful commercial interior projects, build meaningful client relationships, and help shape the continued growth of an expanding interiors team.

Based in Raleigh, you'll contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects spanning workplace, science & technology, and mission critical environments, collaborating alongside talented architects, designers, engineers, and consultants throughout every phase of project delivery.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Interior Designer, you'll play a key role in shaping projects from initial strategy and programming through construction and occupancy.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead workplace interior design projects from programming and concept development through construction administration and project closeout.
• Develop creative, thoughtful design solutions that align with client goals, workplace strategies, budgets, and project schedules.
• Create and oversee space plans, test fits, and workplace layouts that support functionality, culture, branding, and user experience.
• Guide project teams through schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
• Lead client presentations, design workshops, and project meetings.
• Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, consultants, vendors, and internal design teams.
• Select and specify furniture, finishes, materials, lighting, and FF&E packages.
• Prepare and review construction documents utilizing Revit and BIM workflows.
• Support furniture procurement and finish package coordination efforts.
• Review submittals, respond to RFIs, conduct site visits, and assist during construction.
• Communicate design concepts through presentations, renderings, visualization tools, and graphic storytelling.
• Mentor and support junior designers while fostering a collaborative, team-oriented culture.
• Maintain project quality, schedules, and client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

What We're Looking For

Required 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.
• Strong background in space planning, workplace strategy, and commercial interiors.
• Knowledge of commercial building systems, building codes, and ADA requirements.
• Experience with FF&E selection, finish specifications, and commercial interior detailing.
• Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities while collaborating with clients, consultants, and project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• NCIDQ certification or active pursuit of certification.
• Experience with SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering or visualization software.
• background in construction documentation and construction administration.
• Experience working within science & technology and/or mission critical project environments.
• Demonstrated success leading project teams and mentoring junior designers.

Why Join This Team?

• Lead workplace projects from concept through construction and see your ideas come to life.
• Work within a collaborative, design-focused studio environment that values creativity and teamwork.
• Gain exposure to a diverse portfolio across workplace, science & technology, and mission critical markets.
• Build direct relationships with clients and contribute to high-profile commercial interior projects.
• Take on meaningful leadership responsibilities while continuing to develop your own career.
• Help shape the growth of an expanding interiors practice.
• Collaborate daily with talented architects, interior designers, and consultants in a supportive team environment.
• Benefit from a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as a 401(k) with employer match.

The Opportunity

• This role is ideal for an experienced interior designer who enjoys balancing design leadership, technical execution, client engagement, and team mentorship. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a visible impact on projects, clients, and the growth of a thriving interiors practice, we'd love to connect with you.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

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.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on diverse projects
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Professional development and mentorship
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision 401K match

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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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