Interior Designer

Position Title: Interior Designer III – GSA
Location: Capitol Heights, MD
Department: Client Services – Design

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Interior Designer III with expertise in commercial interiors and government-related projects. This role is responsible for leading complex design initiatives, developing design strategies, and serving as a technical, product, and process resource for project teams. The ideal candidate will manage detailed project documentation, ensure specification accuracy, support contract-compliant solutions, resolve complex site and product challenges, mentor junior designers, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead the development of detailed CET drawings, furniture layouts, product specifications, 3D renderings, and presentation materials.
• Produce and oversee installation drawings and supporting documentation for complex projects, ensuring accuracy, constructability, and alignment with project objectives.
• Provide regular project updates to design leadership, sales teams, and stakeholders while helping guide project priorities and direction.
• Collaborate with account executives, clients, manufacturer representatives, and internal departments to develop project concepts and solve design challenges.
• Lead finish selections, product recommendations, value-engineering discussions, and specification decisions for large-scale or high-profile projects.
• Maintain project documentation standards and ensure all project decisions, deliverables, and risks are properly documented.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between drawings, specifications, field conditions, and installation requirements while recommending corrective actions.
• Stay informed on workplace trends, product innovations, sustainability initiatives, and industry best practices, sharing knowledge across project teams.
• Mentor junior designers by providing technical guidance, drawing reviews, product knowledge, and process support.
• Contribute to design standards, quality assurance practices, workflow improvements, and cross-functional collaboration efforts.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and project coordination discussions with professionalism and confidence.

• Bachelor’s degree from a FIDER or CIDA-accredited Interior Design program, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in commercial interior design, workplace environments, furniture dealership projects, or government-related projects.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, including complex drawing production, revisions, and specification development.
• Experience with CET is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of government project requirements, contract-based specifications, and related project processes is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of installation drawings, specification packages, field coordination, and documentation quality control.
• Advanced knowledge of systems furniture, ancillary products, finish selections, and manufacturer resources.
• Demonstrated ability to balance design quality, budget, schedule, constructability, and client expectations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently while serving as a senior technical resource and mentor to team members.

• Collaboration
• Accountability
• Innovation
• Customer Focus
• Continuous Learning & Development
• Courage & Initiative