Lead Interior Designer

Company Description Creative License International (CLi) is an award-winning commercial interior design and environmental branding agency known for innovative, custom, and one-of-a-kind design solutions. The team blends strategic thinking with creative exploration to help clients create spaces that support changing ways of working and living. CLi partners closely with clients who grant “creative license” to think differently and deliver unexpected design outcomes. The agency focuses on experiential environments that express brand identity and enhance user engagement. Prospective team members can expect a collaborative, idea-driven culture that values originality and thoughtful design.

Job Description

The Lead Interior Designer will guide the creative direction and development of projects from initial concept through construction documentation, procurement, and installation. This role requires a strong design sensibility, an understanding of current trends and materials, exceptional presentation skills, and the ability to lead projects while collaborating with clients, internal teams, consultants, and vendors.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable developing a compelling design concept, presenting ideas, coordinating technical documentation, and working alongside our leadership, procurement and custom millwork teams.

Duties/Responsibilities

· Lead the conceptualization and design development of sophisticated, innovative commercial interiors.

· Create distinctive design concepts that reflect current trends in architecture, interiors, fashion, materials, color, and lifestyle.

· Develop finish palettes, material selections, furniture plans, lighting concepts, and FF&E specifications.

· Design engaging amenity spaces, clubhouses, leasing centers, sales centers, hospitality environments, and other community-focused spaces.

· Translate project goals, brand positioning, budgets, and programming requirements into cohesive design solutions.

· Collaborate with our graphics and custom millwork teams to develop integrated, custom-designed environments.

· Oversee floor plans, elevations, finish schedules, specifications, and design presentations.

· Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal project teams.

· Work closely with FF&E procurement and manufacturing teams to ensure design intent, quality, budget, and schedule are maintained.

· Review shop drawings, material samples, mockups, and submittals for design compliance.

· Identify potential design, budget, and scheduling challenges and develop practical solutions.

· Lead client presentations and communicate design concepts

· Collaborate with company leadership and project management to support project profitability, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an architectural or interior design environment
• Holds a bachelor’s degree in interior design, or interior architecture

Technical Skills

• High proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Microsoft Office and Sketchup
• General knowledge in drafting interior design drawing packages including finish plans and material specification, schedules, RCP, and electrical plans
• Understanding industry standards, construction methods, and technical systems

· Knowledge of ADA and life safety codes

Design Knowledge

• Knowledge of design process and phasing procedures
• Working knowledge of space planning and design methodology
• Working knowledge of the application of color, materials and aesthetic form
• Knowledge of contract furnishing requirements and sourcing
• Knowledge of creating budgets and tracking budgets in design
• Working knowledge of furniture specifications, including window treatments and installation

Communication &Presentatioin

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Excellent organization and attention to detail

· Ability to collaborate effectively with leadership and team members.

· Strong presentation skills, both visual and verbal

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• Benefits Include: 401(k), Health insurance, 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Paid sick time, Life insurance.