Interior Designer

Position Title: Interior Designer

Department: Architecture & Interior Design
Reports To: Director of Architecture
Location: [Location]
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking a talented Interior Designer to join our growing design team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading interior design efforts from conceptual design through construction administration while collaborating closely with architects, engineers, consultants, and clients. This position requires strong design capabilities, technical expertise, project management skills, and knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, and industry best practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Design Leadership

• Develop creative interior design concepts and solutions for a variety of project types.
• Prepare programming studies, space plans, design presentations, and finish concepts.
• Lead the selection and specification of interior finishes, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E).
• Produce color boards, renderings, and presentation materials for client reviews.
• Develop design narratives and support project pursuits and interviews.

Technical Documentation

• Prepare and oversee interior design construction documents.
• Develop detailed plans, elevations, sections, finish schedules, and specifications.
• Coordinate interior design documentation with architectural and engineering disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, accessibility standards, life safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and material samples.

Project Management

• Manage interior design scope, budget, and schedules.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, vendors, and contractors throughout project delivery.
• Participate in project meetings and maintain communication with stakeholders.
• Assist with construction administration activities, site observations, and punch list reviews.
• Monitor project quality and ensure design intent is maintained through construction.

Team Development

• Mentor junior designers and provide design guidance.
• Participate in quality control reviews and internal design critiques.
• Contribute to a collaborative and innovative studio culture.
• Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design from an accredited program.
• Current professional Interior Design license/registration in the state of practice or ability to obtain reciprocity.
• NCIDQ Certification.
• Minimum of 5+ years of professional interior design experience.
• Proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods and materials.
• Knowledge of ADA, accessibility standards, life safety, and applicable building codes.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.

Preferred

• Experience with Federal interiors and FF&E package development.
• LEED Accredited Professional, WELL AP, or similar sustainability credential.
• Experience with Enscape, Lumion, or comparable visualization tools.
• Experience leading multiple projects simultaneously.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Creative and innovative design thinking.
• Ability to translate client goals into functional design solutions.
• Strong technical detailing and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Effective collaboration across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Commitment to design excellence and client service.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Occasional travel to project sites, client meetings, and industry events.
• Ability to conduct site visits, including navigating active construction environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional licensing and continuing education support.
• Professional organization memberships.

Why Join Us?

Join a collaborative team of architects, interior designers, and technical professionals committed to creating exceptional spaces that positively impact communities and clients. We offer opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and meaningful project involvement across a diverse portfolio.

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.


Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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