Senior Interior Designer, K-12

Senior Interior Designers lead key aspects of projects, including interior design efforts, client interactions, and presentations. You’ll be responsible for daily design and technical development, coordinating the interior components of project documentation, and collaborating with the integrated design team to ensure quality outcomes that align with project scope, schedule, fees, and budget. As a mentor to junior staff, you will help foster a work environment that embodies DLR Group’s core values.

Responsibilities

Lead conceptual design, program development, and space planning within projects; Demonstrate a refined design approach that integrates functionality, programmatic alignment, and spatial performance; Oversee and ensure quality in construction documents and design details; Ensure design intent is realized through careful selection of materials, FF&E, and products; Attend site visits and construction administration meetings; Provide mentorship and leadership; Guide and mentor teams to produce high-quality deliverables; Champion design excellence and innovation; Execute quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC); Communicate design intent with project managers and the Integrated Design Team; Lead presentations and manage client expectations; Ensure project schedules, delivery timelines, and profitability are met

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design; Minimum of 8 years of professional Interior Design experience; Professional licensure; Proficient in Revit and familiar with Bluebeam; strong proficiency in standard A/E/I/P software; Demonstrated leadership in applying design techniques, tools, and sustainable principles to create precise technical plans, drawings, reports, and models; Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to process improvement, problem-solving, and high-quality decision-making; Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively; Active participation in professional organizations, presents at industry conferences, and contributes to business development and marketing by pursuing client leads and opportunities

Nice to have

LEED AP; other green certifications

Benefits

medical; dental; vision; disability; wellness programs; flex spending; paid holidays; paid time off; 401(k) plan; employee stock ownership; bonus opportunities