Senior Interior Designer

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. As a mentor to junior staff, you will help foster a work environment that embodies DLR Group’s core values. If you are a collaborative thought leader with a strategic mindset this might be the position for you. Lead conceptual design, program development, and space planning within projects, utilizing expertise to guide the design process when appropriateDemonstrate a refined design approach that integrates functionality, programmatic alignment, and spatial performance, addressing all aspects of three-dimensional spaceOversee and ensure quality in construction documents and design details for constructability, mentoring and developing junior staff in the processEnsure design intent is realized through careful selection of materials, FF&E, and products that align with sustainable commitments, while reviewing graphic presentations to effectively communicate design visionAttend site visits and construction administration meetings regularly, sharing lessons learned to support coordination within the integrated teamProvide mentorship and leadership, proactively contributing to project success and fostering team growthGuide and mentor teams to produce high-quality deliverables, serving as a thought leader within your discipline and/or primary sectorChampion design excellence and innovation within the integrated teamExecute quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) to maintain design integrity throughout all project phasesCommunicate design intent and thought leadership clearly and consistently with project managers and the Integrated Design Team at each project phaseLead presentations and manage client expectations to build and maintain strong client relationshipsEnsure project schedules, delivery timelines, and profitability are met, balancing design priorities with project budgets Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design Minimum of 8 years of professional experience; experience in K-12 Education, Higher Education, and/or Justice+Civic projects preferredProfessional licensure required; LEED AP or other green certifications preferredProficient in Revit and familiar with Bluebeam; strong proficiency in standard A/E/I/P softwareDemonstrated leadership in applying design techniques, tools, and sustainable principles to create precise technical plans, drawings, reports, and modelsStrong attention to detail with a proactive approach to process improvement, problem-solving, and high-quality decision-makingExcellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectivelyActively participates in professional organizations, presents at industry conferences, and contributes to business development and marketing by pursuing client leads and opportunitiesTO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT*