Interior Designer, Intermediate

Overview

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet.

We have an opening for an Interior Designer to support projects across multiple sectors – K‑12 Education, Higher Education, and Justice & Civic. This role can be based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As an Interior Designer at DLR Group, you will play a versatile role in our Interiors team, with responsibilities that vary across projects. You will be involved in developing comprehensive material and finish palettes, creating 3D renderings, and preparing presentation drawings.

You'll also coordinate the design and technical development of interior aspects of projects, working closely with the integrated design team to deliver high‑quality work that meets project scope, schedule, budget, and fee requirements.

• Develop creative and technically sound solutions to design challenges, ensuring design excellence.
• Integrate quality assurance/control processes and company standards, coordinating with Project Managers.
• Maintain project schedules and ensure timely delivery of project documents.
• Demonstrate strong conceptual design, space planning, and ability to detail constructable design ideas.
• Apply appropriate products, materials, and FF&E aligned with sustainability goals, and create graphic presentations.
• Attend site walks and Construction Administration meetings, sharing lessons learned to improve project coordination.
• Lead collaboration within the project team, generating and communicating design ideas and solutions.
• Ensure BIM standards are applied, oversee QA/QC procedures, and resolve clash detection issues.
• Manage time effectively and align construction/material costs with project budgets.

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in interior design.
• Undergraduate Degree in Interior Design required.
• Professional licensure required.
• Comprehensive technical knowledge with strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Revit and knowledgeable in Bluebeam with strong proficiency in A/E/I/P software.
• Expertise in design techniques, tools, and sustainable principles for producing precise technical plans.
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills with the ability to multitask.
• Actively seeks to enhance knowledge and contributes to marketing and business development efforts.

Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities.

Pay Range: $63,500 - $98,500 USD.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.