Sr. Interior Designer

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. As part of our integrated practice, the Interiors discipline at DLR Group collaborates across all sectors to enhance design excellence, prioritizing human experience and wellness within interior environments. If you are a collaborative thought leader with a strategic mindset this might be the position for you. DLR Group is 100% employee owned and as such you'll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm. What you will do: • Lead conceptual design, program development, and space planning within projects, utilizing expertise to guide the design process when appropriate • Demonstrate a refined design approach that integrates functionality, programmatic alignment, and spatial performance, addressing all aspects of three-dimensional space • Oversee and ensure quality in construction documents and design details for constructability, mentoring and developing junior staff in the process • Ensure 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 vision • Attend site visits and construction administration meetings regularly, sharing lessons learned to support coordination within the integrated team • Provide mentorship and leadership, proactively contributing to project success and fostering team growth • Guide and mentor teams to produce high-quality deliverables, serving as a thought leader within your discipline and/or primary sector • Champion design excellence and innovation within the integrated team • Execute quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) to maintain design integrity throughout all project phases • Communicate design intent and thought leadership clearly and consistently with project managers and the Integrated Design Team at each project phase • Lead presentations and manage client expectations to build and maintain strong client relationships • Ensure project schedules, delivery timelines, and profitability are met, balancing design priorities with project budgets