Senior Interior Designer - Places

Senior Interior Designer - Life and Work Places

Job Category: Interior Design

Requisition Number: SENIO
003930

Posted:
May 27, 2026 | Full-Time | Hybrid

Gresham Smith | Nashville Office (HQ), Nashville, TN 37201, USA

We are seeking a Senior Interior Designer with experience leading design teams for Life and Work Places projects, initially including a major end‑user Headquarters project in the Southeast.

As a Senior Interior Designer, you will:

• Contribute to project visioning and design ideation by actively participating in design charrettes, generating conceptual studies, plans, renderings, and refining ideas to meet client goals.
• Assist in holistic design development and documentation from concept through construction administration, including programming, space planning, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams and building systems.
• Demonstrate growing knowledge of project scope, budgets, deliverables, applicable codes, sustainable design principles, and project delivery methods while applying this knowledge appropriately with oversight.
• Create and communicate visual representations and presentations effectively to clients, consultants, and team members using timely written, oral, and visual methods.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks by managing priorities, timelines, and meeting deliverable deadlines to maintain project schedules, while proactively communicating within the team.
• Support technical development by collaborating on complex construction details, researching materials, analyzing product options, and reviewing work for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Strive for continuous learning and improvement, actively participate in design reviews, and contribute creative design solutions to enhance project success and align with firm goals.

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design/Architecture from an accredited university.
• Professional licensure (NCIDQ) required.
• Minimum of 10 years of job‑related design experience.
• Previous experience in Workplace/ commercial interior design, preferably within an architectural firm.
• Advanced knowledge of building codes, site analysis, preliminary design studies, and contract documents.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch Up, Adobe Suite, Lumion, Grasshopper, and Rhino.
• Portfolio of work samples required.

• Professional accreditation in LEED, WELL or ILFI Living Future Accreditation.
• Experience with physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting.
• Experience utilizing presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop.

• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
• 401(k) with company match
• Short- & long‑term disability, paid life & AD&D
• Supplemental, critical care, pet, legal &  insurance
• Family planning and parental leave
• Mass/public transit program
• Telemedicine and employee assistance program

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply! Gresham Smith will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, contract recruiters, search firms, or employment agencies.

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