Senior Interior Designer

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The Senior Interior Designer is responsible for leading multiple complex and high‑profile interior design projects, ensuring they meet all aesthetic, functional, and budgetary requirements. This role demands extensive client interaction, strategic project management, executing advanced design tasks, and mentoring design teams, ensuring design excellence. The Interior Designer is pivotal in driving the project from inception through completion, managing both the creative and logistical elements to achieve successful outcomes.

The role requires a strong blend of creative, technical, and management skills to effectively oversee project deliverables and maintain client relationships.

• Strategically lead multiple interior design projects, ensuring they meet all operational, budgetary, creative and technical standards, and design-quality objectives.
• Proficiency creating technical drawings and specifications that succinctly, thoroughly, and accurately describe the work to be done.
• Direct project experience working within the U.S. industry, building standards, and regulations, specifically on design-build projects.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary design contact, and ensuring high levels of satisfaction which results in repeat business.
• Develop detailed project specifications, drawings, and layouts that adhere to contractual and design requirements.
• Collaborate with clients to refine design concepts and ensure their vision is accurately translated into the final product.
• Direct project teams, assigning responsibilities and deadlines, and overseeing all phases of the design process from initial concept to final implementation.
• Manage coordination between project teams, consultants, and contractors to ensure seamless execution of design elements.
• Conduct detailed design reviews and approvals to ensure compliance with design standards and client expectations.
• Manage the financial aspects of design projects, including preparing budgets, forecasting costs, and controlling expenditures.
• Spearhead problem-solving efforts during project challenges, providing innovative solutions to maintain project continuity and integrity.
• Oversee the implementation of design solutions during the construction phase, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Review and approve material selections, ensuring they meet sustainability standards, and project aesthetics.
• Present design milestones and final projects to stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment with client expectations.
• Engage in business development activities by participating in marketing efforts, proposal development, and client presentations.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable regulations and codes, safety and building codes, ADA compliance, and environmental standards across all projects and industry standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ability to process, during the construction phase, submittal, RFIs, substitution requests, etc.
• Provide expert guidance on advanced materials and cutting-edge design techniques to enhance project outcomes.
• Oversee the documentation and record-keeping for all design projects to ensure accuracy and legal compliance.
• Mentor and lead a team of designers, providing guidance on advanced design techniques, and project management.
• Represent the company at industry conferences, contributing to thought leadership and enhancing the company's profile.
• Foster a culture of innovation and improvement within the team, encouraging continuous learning, and adaptation to new design trends and technologies.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with clients and colleagues including cross‑functional teams, peers, direct reports, and leadership, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Adapt to changing business needs and priorities, demonstrating flexibility in taking on new responsibilities, and adjusting to evolving challenges.

• Comprehensive and advanced knowledge of the interior design process, architectural…