Interior Design Lead

Chiodini Architects is seeking a talented and experienced Lead Interior Designer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leadership role in a well-established architectural firm with a diverse portfolio of municipal, public safety, recreation, religious, educational, commercial, and community-focused projects.

We are looking for a creative, self-motivated professional who enjoys collaborating with clients, leading design efforts, mentoring team members, and creating thoughtful, functional, and inspiring spaces. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, welcomes responsibility, and is excited by the variety that comes with working across multiple project types.

Responsibilities

Lead interior design efforts from programming and concept development through construction administration.
Meet directly with clients to establish project goals, design vision, and functional requirements.
Develop space plans, finish palettes, material selections, furniture concepts, and interior architectural details.
Prepare presentation materials, renderings, finish boards, and client-facing design documents.
Research and specify materials, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment.
Coordinate with vendors and contractors throughout the design process.
Develop finish schedules, specifications, and construction documentation.
Mentor and collaborate with junior design staff.
Manage multiple projects while maintaining quality, budget, and schedule goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design.
5+ years of professional interior design experience, preferably in the A/E industry.
Demonstrated experience leading projects and working directly with clients.
Strong knowledge of space planning, finish selection, furniture systems, lighting, and interior detailing.
Proficiency in Revit required.
Experience with SketchUp, Enscape, Lumion, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar visualization software is a plus.
NCIDQ certification preferred.
Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Why Chiodini Architects?

Diverse and meaningful project portfolio.
Opportunity to work directly with firm leadership and clients.
Leadership role with significant project responsibility.
Collaborative, family-oriented culture.
Competitive compensation based on experience.
Health insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution.
Paid time off and holidays.
Professional development support.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Flexible spending account
Health insurance

Work Location: In person