Lead Interior Designer

GMA Architects is a community of designers and architects in Eugene and Portland, Oregon working collaboratively to Make Better.

At GMA, Interior Designers work on a variety of project types and sizes including public, hospitality, healthcare, housing, and education. We foster a hands-on studio culture that values environmental and social responsibility, transparency, and commitment to quality design and quality service. As an Interior Designer within the firm, you will join a collaborative team to develop and implement interior design concepts on projects and help project teams to deliver personalized, well-intentioned spaces, and experiences.

The description below outlines the general qualities we are looking for in a Lead Interior Designer. However, we are most interested in candidates with the ambition to contribute to a common vision of inclusion, meaningful design, humility, and collaboration. We encourage applicants with any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and/or relevant transferable skills from a variety of sources to apply.

Location: Eugene, Oregon

Preferred start date: May 2026 (flexible)

Compensation: Commensurate with experience; includes benefits and personal time

Education and Experience

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture from an accredited program, or equivalent professional experience
5-10 years of professional industry experience
Experience with Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office Suite

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to understand design problems and quickly work through design iterations
Provide clear project oversight and guide project team members from initial concepts through Construction Administration
Thorough understanding of material and furniture selection, detailing, and specification for diverse project types
Competence with space planning and code
Collaborate with consultants to meet design and technical goals
Ability to communicate design concepts in a compelling way through client-facing presentations, writing, and visual means
Ensure client satisfaction through cohesive, thoughtful, and enduring designs that align with client’s goals, budget, and timeline
Knowledge and continued interest in industry standards and trends, best practices, and codes/regulations
Self-motivated with strong organization and time management skills
Be an active listener and work collaboratively on project teams; foster a community design culture

Professional Development

GMA Architects works with employees to provide career opportunities based on individual goals. As a firm we will support candidates in their endeavours to grow professionally, expand the practice into new sectors, support individual’s path towards licensure, and other professional aspirations.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Compensated community service days
Healthcare
Generous and flexible paid time off
Retirement savings plan
Bonus opportunities
Opportunities for personal and professional development

Application requirements

1. Cover letter

2. Resume

3. Portfolio, work samples, or website is required for consideration

We ask candidates not to include headshots in their application materials.

GMA Architects is an equal-opportunity employer.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

A portfolio, work samples, or website link is required for consideration. Will you be providing a link or uploading a PDF?
Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?

Work Location: In person