Senior Interior Designer

NBBJ is an award‑winning design firm recognized as a TIME 100 Most Influential Company, a Fast Company Most Innovative Architecture Firm, and a two‑time 2025 AIA National Honor Award recipient. Our purpose‑driven approach, fueled by ideas and a culture of collaboration, creates healthy buildings, strong communities, and a resilient environment.

About the Role

NBBJ New York is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join our studio. The individual will be responsible for pursuing, developing, managing, and executing the design of projects. This role involves collaborative work with architects, medical and lab planners, BIM integration leaders, and urban planners from programming and concept through construction. The designer will also provide design leadership, mentor junior interior design talent, and contribute to practice growth.

Responsibilities

• Champion design excellence across the firm, setting new standards for innovation, performance, social and environmental impact.
• Lead design processes for projects of varying scales—from large buildings to small renovations—through concept, documentation, and construction administration, either as solo designer or directing a team.
• Design healing spaces for patients, families, and effective work environments for healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate cross‑disciplinarily with architects, planners, lighting and graphic designers, and other practice leaders to develop common strategies.
• Foster and develop design talent, leading with enthusiasm and establishing standards for professional and creative rigor.
• Describe design solutions and ideas clearly through narratives and graphics that generate understanding, empathy, and client engagement.
• Distill key insights into a cohesive design framework.
• Drive design toward measurable outcomes, successful bottom lines, and client, community, and environmental goals.
• Engage deeply with people, representing a human and humane perspective.

Requirements

• Interior Design or Architecture degree (Master’s or Bachelor’s) from an accredited program.
• Minimum 12 years of professional experience in Interior Design and/or Interior Architecture.
• Experience on complex healthcare projects in all design phases (preferred).
• Architectural or interior design professional licensure (a plus).
• LEED accreditation or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire.
• Strong marketing, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Proven experience leading teams and directing design on multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience in research, selection, and specification of materials and finishes.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Furniture selection and specification experience (a plus).
• Basic working knowledge of Revit; proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; SketchUp, Rhino, and/or 3ds Max experience (a plus).
• Must be based in the United States.

Pay

The annual base pay range for this role is anticipated to be between $180,000‑$200,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, and experience.