Senior Interior Designer - Commercial Projects

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Interior Designer – Commercial Projects

Location: Richmond, VA
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $93,000–$107,000 annually
Travel: None
Relocation Assistance: Partial relocation assistance may be available
Work Arrangement: On-site for the first six months, followed by a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remote
Sponsorship: Employment sponsorship is not available

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Interior Designer to join a collaborative design team in Richmond, Virginia. This position is specifically focused on commercial interior design; residential-only experience will not qualify .

The selected candidate will lead commercial interior projects from programming and space planning through construction administration. This senior-level role also involves mentoring junior designers, strengthening client relationships, and supporting business development initiatives.

Projects may span corporate, healthcare, higher education, transportation, and government environments. This role offers clear potential for advancement into a management position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead programming, space planning, and concept development for commercial interior projects.
• Perform and oversee field verification and documentation of existing conditions.
• Manage the development and production of construction documents.
• Direct finish, material, furniture, fixture, and equipment selections.
• Prepare specifications, presentations, and supporting design documentation.
• Create and oversee 3D renderings and visual presentations.
• Lead construction administration activities and coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, and industry standards.
• Maintain and strengthen long-term client relationships.
• Support business development, proposal efforts, and repeat-business initiatives.
• Mentor and guide junior designers and other members of the project team.
• Manage multiple projects, priorities, schedules, and deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Approximately 10–20 years of professional interior design experience.
• Significant experience leading commercial interior design projects .
• Residential-only interior design experience will not meet the requirements.
• Active NCIDQ certification .
• Demonstrated programming and space-planning experience.
• Strong 3D rendering and design-visualization capabilities.
• Proficiency with Revit, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office .
• Experience producing and managing commercial construction documents.
• Strong working knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, and commercial interior design standards.
• Experience selecting and specifying finishes, furniture, materials, fixtures, and equipment.
• Construction administration and field-verification experience.
• Ability to lead projects, mentor team members, and communicate effectively with clients.
• Ability to work from the Richmond office full-time for the first six months and transition afterward to the established hybrid schedule.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employment sponsorship.

Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career and professional development opportunities
• Parking reimbursement
• Wellness programs and health stipend
• Flexible and employee-focused work environment
• Partial relocation assistance for qualified candidates

Candidate Screening Questions

1. How many years of professional interior design experience do you have?
2. How many years of commercial interior design experience do you have?
3. Please describe the commercial projects you have led and the markets they served.
4. Do you currently hold an active NCIDQ certification?
5. Are you proficient in Revit? Please describe your level of experience.
6. Are you proficient in Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office?
7. Please describe your experience creating 3D renderings and design visualizations. Which software do you use?
8. Please describe your experience with programming and commercial space planning.
9. Please describe your experience preparing and managing construction documents.
10. Please describe your knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, and commercial interior design standards.
11. Do you have construction administration and field-verification experience? Please explain.
12. Have you mentored junior designers or led a design team? Please provide an example.
13. Are you able to work on-site in Richmond, Virginia, five days per week for the first six months?
14. After the initial six months, are you comfortable working a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remotely?
15. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment sponsorship?
16. Would you require partial relocation assistance to work in Richmond?
17. Are you willing to provide a portfolio of relevant commercial interior design projects?

William W. Professional Staffing LLC (WWPS) is a woman-owned staffing and workforce solutions company established in 2008. WWPS connects qualified professionals with contract, temporary, and direct-hire opportunities across government, technology, healthcare administration, finance, human resources, and professional services. We are committed to responsive communication, ethical recruiting, and creating successful partnerships between skilled candidates and our clients.

Company Description

William W. Professional Staffing LLC (WWPS) is a woman-owned staffing and workforce solutions company established in 2008. WWPS connects qualified professionals with contract, temporary, and direct-hire opportunities across government, technology, healthcare administration, finance, human resources, and professional services. We are committed to responsive communication, ethical recruiting, and creating successful partnerships between skilled candidates and our clients.