Interior Designer (3+ years)

Williams Blackstock Architects is an award-winning full-service architectural and interior design firm headquartered in Birmingham, AL. We are dedicated to creating inspiring design solutions that solve complex challenges, positively transform brand perceptions, and elevate local communities and culture. We provide the opportunity to work on a wide variety of design projects, including higher education, corporate office, lifestyle, historic preservation, adaptive-re-use, healthcare, municipal, and other specialty projects. Our design philosophy is to design projects that inspire people and make our communities and the world a better place.

We are seeking a talented Interior Designer to join our collaborative design team. The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver who can translate client needs into thoughtful interior environments while contributing strong design, technical documentation, and coordination skills. The candidate should be organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable collaborating with clients, architects, consultants, vendors, and fellow designers.

Interior Designer Responsibilities:

• Participate in all phases of interior design projects, from programming and concept development through construction administration.
• Meet with clients and project teams to support programming, space planning, and development of functional design solutions.
• Develop design concepts, finish palettes, FF&E selections, digital presentations, and 3D visualizations that clearly communicate design intent.
• Produce accurate, coordinated Revit documentation, including plans, elevations, details, schedules, and construction documents.
• Research, select, and specify interior finishes, furniture, fixtures, and equipment with consideration for aesthetics, performance, budget, and lead times.
• Coordinate interior design work with architects, engineers, consultants, vendors, and manufacturers to maintain design intent and resolve issues.
• Conduct field measurements and site visits and assist with submittals, RFIs, punch lists, and other construction administration tasks.
• Support furniture procurement, product delivery, installation coordination, and final installation review as required.
• Maintain clear project documentation and manage assigned tasks, schedules, and deliverables while contributing to project quality reviews and firm standards.

Interior Designer Experience and Desired Skill Set:

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design from an accredited program required.
• 3+ years of professional interior design experience, preferably within an architecture or commercial interior design firm.
• Proficiency in Revit required; experience with Enscape and Adobe Creative Suite or similar presentation and rendering tools preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of space planning, finish and material selection, FF&E, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Working knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, life safety considerations, and interior construction details.
• Strong graphic, verbal, written, and client presentation skills.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, initiative, and ability to manage multiple deadlines; NCIDQ certification or active progress toward certification preferred. Portfolio required.