Studio Lead - Interior Architect

Thomas Young Group; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Standard benefits

Training & development

Ownership progression

Project variety

Senior leadership access

Job stability

Bonus potential

Job summary

Thomas Young Group, based in San Francisco, seeks a Studio Lead to drive interior architecture from concept to completion. You will develop layouts and technical details, coordinate with architects, consultants and contractors, and manage design information through delivery.

The role emphasizes strong CAD/BIM proficiency, communication, and leadership across multiple sectors including commercial, hospitality, and high-end residential. It offers ownership progression and a stable project flow.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in interior architecture or architectural interiors.
• Experience across commercial, workplace, hospitality, or high end residential projects.
• A degree in Architecture or a related discipline.
• Strong skills in AutoCAD, Revit, or similar CAD or BIM tools.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across teams.
• Able to work across both design and technical aspects of project delivery with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Leading interior architecture packages from concept through to completion
• Developing layouts, drawings, and technical details across multiple projects
• Coordinating with architects, consultants, contractors, and suppliers
• Managing design information and keeping everything aligned through delivery
• Attending site visits and supporting projects during construction
• Getting involved in design development, materials, and spatial planning

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coordination

CAD/BIM

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

This is a design-led interiors studio working across commercial, hospitality, and residential projects. They are known for creatively rethinking spaces and shaping well planned, practical environments with a strong eye for detail. The team is collaborative, with clear ownership and involvement across each project. They are now looking for a Studio Lead to join their San Francisco team.

What you'll be doing:

Leading interior architecture packages from concept through to completion

Developing layouts, drawings, and technical details across multiple projects

Coordinating with architects, consultants, contractors, and suppliers

Managing design information and keeping everything aligned through delivery

Attending site visits and supporting projects during construction

Getting involved in design development, materials, and spatial planning

What we're looking for:

7+ years of experience in interior architecture or architectural interiors

Experience across commercial, workplace, hospitality, or high end residential projects

A degree in Architecture or a related discipline

Strong skills in AutoCAD, Revit, or similar CAD or BIM tools

Strong communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across teams

Able to work across both design and technical aspects of project delivery with confidence

More reasons to apply:

Competitive salary with bonus potential

Health coverage and standard benefits

Support for training and development

Good mix of projects across sectors

Collaborative team with access to senior leadership

Clear path to ownership and progression within the company

Steady pipeline of work with job stability