Senior Interior Designer

Location Kansas City, MO Position Senior Interior Designer – 15+ years of experience, leading complex design projects in public assembly buildings including sports venues, convention centers, transportation facilities, and community buildings. Responsibilities Leading the development and execution of complete interior design concepts, space planning strategies, and material selections across multiple project types. Directing the production of detailed drawings, diagrams, and presentation materials. Overseeing and ensuring design continuity, technical quality, and project documentation throughout all project phases. Guiding collaboration across internal teams and directing coordination with consultants to realize and elevate design intent. Structuring and leading design reviews, client presentations, and team charrettes. Managing project timelines, deliverables, and budgets to ensure operational excellence. Providing leadership, mentorship, and support for junior and mid-level designers and fostering an innovative design culture. Requirements Proven ability to lead complex interior design projects independently from concept through completion within a dynamic, creative studio environment. Strategic design thinker with mastery of spatial planning, brand integration, storytelling, and environmental design across diverse project typologies. Demonstrated leadership in conceptual development, project organization, technical delivery, and team oversight. Experienced in managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously while ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and design excellence. Adept at leading high-level client engagements, presenting design vision persuasively, and facilitating strategic design discussions. Skilled at fostering trust with clients and stakeholders while directing large interdisciplinary consultant teams. Strong mentor and team leader with a commitment to professional development and design culture. Expertise in freehand and digital sketching to rapidly communicate design intent and drive decision-making. Exceptional communication skills to articulate complex ideas clearly and inspire internal and external audiences. Detail-oriented and highly accountable, consistently delivering quality in demanding and fast-paced project environments. Advanced proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and both hand-drawn and digital rendering techniques. Deep commitment to design excellence, innovation, and collaborative leadership. Essential Qualifications Accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree (or equivalent) in interior design or interior architecture. 15+ years of professional interior design experience. NCIDQ certification. Preferred Qualifications Proven success leading interior design projects within a diverse range of public assembly building types including sports venues, convention centers, community buildings and transportation facilities. LEED, WELL, or other relevant credentials. Additional Details Travel may be required. Benefits Professional and personal development programs, summer hours, hybrid schedule, on-site gym, paid architect licensure & certification exams, wedding pay support, charitable match program, market‑leading wellness, health and welfare benefits, competitive salary and bonus packages, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), FSA/HSA, paid time off, and continuing education benefits. Equal Opportunity Statement Populous is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr