Sr. Interior Designer

About the role

An established and growing design practice is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join its Raleigh team. This role offers the opportunity to lead workplace-focused interior design projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams serving sectors such as workplace, science & technology, and mission-critical environments. This position is ideal for a design professional who enjoys guiding projects from early concept development through construction, building strong client relationships, and influencing design outcomes that support both business goals and user experience. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of contemporary workplace design, technical expertise, and a passion for creative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Design Leadership
  • Lead programming, conceptual design, and schematic development efforts for a variety of commercial interior projects.
  • Develop innovative workplace solutions that align with client objectives, budgets, schedules, and operational needs.
  • Drive interior design direction throughout all project phases, from planning through construction.
  • Create complex space plans that support functionality, flexibility, and user experience.
  • Guide the selection and presentation of furniture, finishes, lighting, color palettes, and other interior elements.
  • Develop thoughtful interior detailing for high-impact, branded environments.
• Project Delivery
  • Oversee and contribute to design documentation, production, and construction drawing development using Revit.
  • Coordinate closely with consultants, project partners, and internal team members throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Manage furniture and finish pricing efforts, including bid coordination and vendor engagement.
  • Support construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittal reviews, site visits, and project observations.
  • Maintain project schedules while ensuring high-quality design deliverables.
• Client & Team Collaboration
  • Serve as a key client-facing resource, helping foster strong and lasting relationships.
  • Lead presentations and design discussions with clients and stakeholders.
  • Mentor and support junior designers while contributing to a collaborative studio culture.
  • Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and adapt to changing project needs.
  • Travel occasionally in support of project requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture from a CIDA-accredited program.
• 6–8+ years of experience in commercial interior design, with significant workplace design exposure.
• Strong understanding of workplace environments and emerging office design trends.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, InDesign, BIM workflows, and related design production software.
• Experience developing furniture specifications, finish packages, and bid documentation.
• Knowledge of commercial FF&E products and workplace design standards.
• Understanding of building systems, accessibility requirements, and applicable building codes.
• Strong space planning, sketching, and design communication skills.
• Excellent organization, coordination, and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience conducting field verification, observations, and measurements.
• NCIDQ certification, or actively pursuing certification, is preferred.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Contribute to a diverse portfolio of commercial interior projects.
• Work alongside talented architects, designers, and technical professionals in a collaborative environment.
• Gain exposure to projects that range from workplace settings to highly specialized technical environments.
• Build leadership experience by mentoring team members and leading client-facing initiatives.
• Access opportunities for professional development, growth, and advancement.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $40.00 – $65.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)