Senior Interior Designer (Workplace)

About the role

The Senior Interior Designer leads and collaborates with design teams to develop creative and functional interior design solutions, from initial concept through to detailed documentation and project completion. This role involves space planning, material selection, FF&E specification, BIM/CAD modeling, and coordination with other disciplines, ensuring projects meet client needs, design goals, regulatory requirements, and sustainability principles. The Senior Interior Designer is committed to design excellence, mentoring junior team members, and effectively utilizing technology, including AI tools where appropriate.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the project team in understanding project requirements, client briefs, and design goals
• Lead the development of interior design concepts, including space plans, elevations, sections, and details, using BIM software (e.g., Revit)
• Prepare and deliver design presentations using approved software to communicate design ideas to clients and stakeholders
• Research, select, and approve materials, finishes, furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), considering sustainability, performance, and budget
• Oversee the BIM/technical team to ensure accurate model development and documentation, providing guidance and quality control
• Coordinate with other disciplines (architecture, MEP, structural) to ensure integrated design solutions
• Conduct site visits to gather information, document existing conditions, assess construction progress, and ensure design intent is being followed
• Review shop drawings, material submittals, and RFIs, providing timely and accurate feedback
• Explore and utilize approved AI tools to generate design options, automate repetitive tasks, assist with research, and enhance communication
• Ensure the team's adherence to the company's quality management system and design standards

About you

• Bachelor of Interior Design or Architecture (if applicable)
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in relevant areas (e.g., commercial interior design, hospitality design, etc.), with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects
• Ability to lead design tasks and small project teams effectively
• Expert level ability to use BIM and REVIT
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and to mentor junior designers
• Adaptability and willingness to integrate new technologies, including AI, into design workflows
• Strong design talent and a portfolio demonstrating creative, practical, and technically proficient solutions
• Excellent written, verbal, visual, and interpersonal communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of design principles, building codes, and construction methods
• Commitment to environmental sustainability and knowledge of sustainable design practice