Interior Designer

Job Title: Interior DesignerJob Description

An Interior Designer is a collaborative, self-directed professional responsible for supporting the planning, design, coordination, and documentation of interior environments across all phases of a project. This role contributes to the successful delivery of projects through design ideation, technical execution, and cross-disciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design ideation, development, and execution throughout all project phases.

• Participate in regular project communications, coordination efforts, and team discussions.

• Create design visualization materials, including presentation decks, renderings, and conceptual sketches.

• Produce and coordinate technical drawing sets for all project phases, including Design Development, Construction Documents, permitting, and bidding.

• Conduct material research and support product selection, specifications, and finish schedules.

• Assist with furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) selection and procurement.

• Collaborate with project team members to ensure design intent, quality, and technical accuracy.

• Support documentation standards, organization, and consistency across project deliverables.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Revit and BlueBeam.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• 4+ years of experience in the design industry, preferably in multifamily, commercial, or institutional building types.

• Experience with design software such as SketchUp, AutoCAD, Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Additional accreditations such as WELL, Passive House, or similar are highly valued.

• Commercial experience (housing preferred).

• Passion for design and engagement in extracurricular or industry-related activities is encouraged.

Work Environment

Work in a studio environment with 12 employees and an in-office schedule. Engage in a collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives and offers opportunities for growth and development. Participate in projects that revitalize urban spaces and promote inclusive, sustainable development. Contribute to award-winning projects that shape the future of architecture in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Washington, DC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $38.46/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Washington,DC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.