The Role:

This is a hands-on senior design role focused on leading projects, mentoring teams, and driving both the creative and technical execution of commercial interior projects from concept through construction.

This is: Senior Designer + Project Leadership + Technical Oversight

We are looking for someone who can confidently lead projects while balancing design vision, technical coordination, client communication, and team mentorship.

What we are looking for:

• Leading commercial interior projects from programming through construction administration

• Managing project teams, schedules, and client communication

• Overseeing design development and construction documentation

• Providing technical guidance and quality control across drawing sets

• Coordinating with consultants and ensuring complete, accurate documentation

• Mentoring junior designers and supporting team growth

• Balancing creativity with strong technical execution and project delivery

• Supporting permitting, consultant coordination, and construction administration efforts

• Maintaining project momentum in a fast-paced, collaborative studio environment

  
  

This role requires someone who is both design-minded and technically strong — someone who can lead projects confidently while ensuring the details are executed correctly.

Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Client Management

• Lead commercial interior projects through all phases of design and documentation

• Serve as primary day-to-day contact for clients, consultants, and contractors

• Manage project schedules, deliverables, and team coordination

• Lead client meetings, presentations, and design reviews

• Coordinate internal project teams and delegate work effectively

• Support business development efforts and maintain strong client relationships

  
  

Design & Technical Documentation

• Oversee development and coordination of construction document sets

• Guide project teams through space planning, detailing, finish selections, and technical coordination

• Review drawings for consistency, constructability, and overall quality

• Develop details, finish plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, and millwork packages as needed

• Ensure projects align with firm standards and documentation quality expectations

• Support drawing production and revisions throughout project phases

  
  

Quality Control & Coordination

• Perform QA/QC reviews on drawing sets before issuance

• Coordinate with MEP, structural, civil, and specialty consultants

• Identify and resolve technical conflicts, code issues, and coordination inconsistencies

• Support permit submissions and respond to city review comments as needed

• Review consultant drawings for coordination and completeness

• Ensure accuracy across all phases of project documentation

  
  

Team Support & Mentorship

• Mentor junior and mid-level designers through project work and technical development

• Serve as a technical and design resource for the internal team

• Help maintain CAD/Revit standards and studio workflows

• Foster a collaborative, positive, and solution-oriented team environment

• Support multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail

Qualifications:

• Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or related field

• 7–10+ years of experience in commercial interior design or interior architecture

• Strong experience leading projects and managing client relationships

• Strong technical construction documentation experience required

• Proficiency in Revit required

• Experience coordinating consultants and managing project teams

• Strong understanding of building codes, ADA requirements, and commercial interiors

• Experience with permitting and city review processes preferred

• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills

• High attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team in a fast-paced environment

Compensation:

Compensation is competitive and based on experience, leadership capability, technical expertise, and level of project responsibility.

This role offers opportunities for continued growth, leadership, and increased project ownership within a collaborative and design-focused studio environment.