Interior Technical Manager / Job Captain

The RoleThis role is ideal for an interior architect or interior designer who thrives at managing the creation of complete, well-coordinated interior construction document sets for hospitality projects, including restaurants, hotels, bars, salons and spas. As the studio's technical lead, you will bridge the gap between our interior design team, outside drafting consultant, and architectural, engineering and food service consultants. You will lead the development of interior CD sets, coordinate them with the broader project documents, and oversee project management to keep deliverables, schedules and communication aligned from design development through construction.You will lead projects from design development into construction documentation, taking an active, hands-on role in producing complete interior CD sets for hospitality projects. Using advanced proficiency in both AutoCAD and Revit, you will develop plans, elevations, schedules and construction details that accurately communicate the approved design intent and coordinate with architectural, engineering and food service documents.You will oversee project schedules, drawing production and technical coordination while working directly in the drawing files alongside our interior design team. Your responsibilities will include reviewing drawings, issuing and incorporating redlines, resolving technical details, and coordinating with outside architects, engineers, consultants and vendors. When outside drafting consultants are involved, you will direct their work and integrate their contributions into a cohesive, construction-ready drawing package.Success in this role means anticipating what a drawing set needs, identifying issues before issuance and keeping multiple projects moving forward.Your ResponsibilitiesLead the technical production and coordination of interior construction document sets across multiple active projects.Serve as the primary point of contact for our outside drafting consultant, communicating scope, priorities, deadlines and drawing standards.Manage production schedules, review milestones and drawing deliverables in coordination with studio leadership.Work with Senior Designers to develop floor plans, interior elevations, reflected ceiling plans, finish plans, schedules, millwork and construction details.Review drawing submissions for accuracy, completeness, consistency and alignment with approved design intent.Prepare clear redlines, communicate revisions and verify that comments have been incorporated.Coordinate interior drawings with architectural, structural and MEP backgrounds, consultant information and vendor requirements.Identify missing dimensions, conflicting details, outdated backgrounds and unresolved technical information before drawings are issued.Apply relevant building codes, accessibility requirements and life-safety considerations within the interiors scope, coordinating with the project architect and consultants as needed.Support construction administration through shop drawing and submittal reviews, RFI responses, drawing clarifications and site visits as assigned.Participate in project meetings with designers, architects, consultants, contractors and clients.Coordinate with contractors and vendors to clarify details, address bidding questions and support constructability.Maintain and improve studio drawing standards, templates, detail libraries and quality-control procedures.Track drawing revisions, outstanding decisions and deliverables through project completion.Contribute to shared deadlines, team goals and improvements to studio workflows.QualificationsMinimum seven years of hands-on experience producing and coordinating interior or architectural construction documents within an architecture or interior design firm.Strong commercial interiors experience; hospitality project experience strongly preferred.Demonstrated experience independently coordinating complete interior drawing packages.Experience directing outside drafting resources or internal production teams.Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit proficiency strongly preferred.Strong knowledge of interior detailing, millwork, materials, finishes and construction methods.Working knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements and coordination with architectural and engineering systems.Experience reviewing consultant drawings, managing redlines and resolving drawing conflicts.Familiarity with construction administration, including submittals, shop drawings and RFIs.Ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities and overlapping deadlines.Clear written and verbal communication skills.Strong organization, attention to detail and follow-through.Experience as a Job Captain, Senior Technical Designer, Technical Design Manager, Interior Architectural Designer or CAD/BIM Production Lead may align well with this position.About YouYou notice the missing dimension, the detail that does not match the plan and the drawing using an outdated background, and you know how to get those issues resolved.You enjoy technical problem-solving and bring structure to complex drawing packages. You communicate clearly, give useful direction and hold yourself and others accountable to deadlines and drawing standards.You work well independently and understand that successful projects require collaboration. You are willing to help meet a shared deadline, ask questions when information is missing and bring solutions to the team.Our CultureSocial Design Studio is a close-knit boutique studio built around creativity, collaboration and a love for creating memorable spaces.Mentorship and continuous learning are central to our culture. We embrace emerging technology, AI and evolving design tools that improve our work. We value curiosity, initiative and people who share what they know.We hold our work to a high standard and believe a successful career should leave room for a full life beyond the studio. Travel, family and new experiences often fuel our best ideas.Above all, we enjoy creating incredible spaces with great people.Location, Compensation & BenefitsThis is a full-time, in-person position in our Scottsdale studio. Candidates must live in the Phoenix metro area or be willing to relocate at their own expense.Starting salary: $75,000, depending on experience and qualifications.A full benefits package is available following the introductory employment period, including:Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceAbout Social Design StudioSocial Design Studio is a boutique hospitality interior design firm creating highly conceptual, experience-driven spaces across the country. We are seeking an experienced Interior Technical Manager / Job Captain to lead construction document production and technical coordination across our hospitality and commercial projects.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys translating creative design into clear, accurate and coordinated construction documents. You will work closely with our Senior Designers and studio leadership, manage our outside drafting consultant, and coordinate with architecture and engineering firms to align interior drawing sets with the overall project requirements. You will own drawing quality, technical coordination, and production schedules.