Senior Interior Architect / Design Team Lead

About Stratus

Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Interior Architect / Design Lead to join our multidisciplinary architecture and engineering practice. This role is central to delivering integrated, human-centered environments that align brand, operations, and long-term adaptability. Unlike traditional roles that separate programming, design, and documentation, this position leads projects end-to-end-from early visioning and space strategy through construction implementation-while mentoring teams and contributing to business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead workplace strategy, programming, and space planning initiatives
• Develop data-driven space programs, including stacking and adjacency studies
• Translate client operations, culture, and brand into effective spatial solutions
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and program validation sessions
• Drive design from concept through design development
• Integrate architecture, interiors, branding, and user experience into cohesive solutions
• Balance functionality, aesthetics, and overall user experience while guiding materials and detailing
• Oversee production of high-quality construction documents and ensure code and regulatory compliance
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary consultants and lead construction administration activities, including submittals, RFIs, and site observations
• Mentor and develop team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and design excellence
• Balance hands-on project involvement with leadership oversight and team guidance
• Serve as a trusted client advisor, leading presentations, supporting business development efforts, and identifying opportunities to grow client relationships

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Architecture, Architecture, or related field
• 10-15+ years of experience in interior architecture and integrated design
• Proven leadership across all project phases
• Strong expertise in: Space planning and workplace strategy , construction documentation, detailing and consultant coordination
• Advanced proficiency in: Revit, AutoCAD InDesign, Rendering tools (Lumion, etc.)

Preferred

• Licensed Architect (RA) and/or NCIDQ certification
• Experience in: Public sector / civic projects, Multifamily and amenity design ,Hospitality design
• Familiarity with: BOMA standards (2017 / 2024) Government programming metrics (NUSF standards, stacking strategies) Hybrid workplace planning
• LEED, WELL, or sustainability credentials

Why you'll love Stratus

• A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
• Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
• Learning & Development - Education and Professional Licensing
• We support hybrid work and balance because your well-being matters
• Excellent Health Care Programs - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team's management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

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