Interior Designer
Populous · San Francisco, CA · 1 wk ago
Art & Creative$103k–$119k/yrFull-time
About the role
We’re seeking an Interior Designer with 7+ years of professional experience to lead complex design projects from concept through completion, integrating strategic thinking, client engagement and design leadership.
Responsibilities
- Leading the development and execution of complete interior design concepts, space planning strategies, and material selections across multiple project types.
- Directing the production of detailed drawings, diagrams, and presentation materials.
- Overseeing and ensuring design continuity, technical quality, and project documentation through all project phases.
- Guiding collaboration across internal teams and directing coordination with consultants to realize and elevate design intent.
- Leading design reviews, client presentations, and team charrettes.
- Managing project timelines, deliverables and budgets to ensure operational excellence.
- Providing leadership, mentorship and support for junior and mid-level designers and fostering an innovative design culture.
Requirements For Success
- Proven ability to lead complex interior design projects independently from concept through completion within a dynamic, creative studio environment.
- Strategic design thinker with mastery of spatial planning, brand integration, storytelling, and environmental design across diverse project typologies.
- Demonstrated leadership in conceptual development, project organization, technical delivery, and team oversight.
- Experienced in managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously while ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and design excellence.
- Adept in leading high-level client engagements, presenting design vision persuasively, and facilitating strategic design discussions.
- Skilled at fostering trust with clients and stakeholders while directing large interdisciplinary consultant teams.
- Strong mentor and team leader with a commitment to professional development and design culture.
- Expert in freehand and digital sketching to rapidly communicate design intent and drive decision-making.
- Exceptional communication skills to articulate complex ideas clearly and inspire internal and external audiences.
- Detail-oriented and highly accountable, consistently delivering quality in demanding and fast-paced project environments.
- Advanced proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and both hand-drawn and digital rendering techniques.
- Deeply committed to design excellence, innovation, and collaborative leadership.
Essential Qualifications
- An accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree (or equivalent) in interior design or interior architecture.
- 7-14 years of professional interior design experience.
- NCIDQ certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven success leading interior design projects within a diverse range of public assembly building types including sports venues, convention centers, community buildings and transportation facilities.
- LEED, WELL, or other relevant credentials.