Interior Designer

Job Title: Interior Designer

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Interior Designer with over 10 years of commercial design experience, ideally specializing in the education sector including both higher education and K-12 markets. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing creative solutions for diverse environments, participating in dynamic, collaborative teams, and implementing overall design concepts, interior details, and finish palettes through all phases of design. This individual should be self-motivated, comfortable communicating with clients, and an innovative problem solver. Will lead design issues and oversee all phases of projects from programming to design development, ensuring design intent during construction documentation and construction administration phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design efforts by establishing a clear design narrative and guiding the team from concept through construction.
• Serve as a client-facing leader by facilitating workshops, presenting concepts, and maintaining strong communication throughout project delivery.
• Collaborate within a multi-discipline studio to deliver integrated solutions aligned with client goals and context.
• Translate program requirements into space planning, test fits, and schematic/design development solutions.
• Select and coordinate interior architectural detailing, materials, and finishes to support design intent and durability.
• Drive quality and consistency across deliverables, ensuring clarity, completeness, and alignment with the approved design direction.
• Lead the FF&E scope including furniture plans, specifications, finish schedules, procurement coordination, and installation support.
• Coordinate with vendors/manufacturers and consult with project teams to maintain budget alignment.
• Oversee production of interior design documentation and coordinate with consultants to produce complete, coordinated drawing sets.
• Apply working knowledge of building codes and project constraints; participate in constructability discussions and value engineering.
• Support or lead QA/QC reviews to uphold firm standards and reduce downstream conflicts.
• Participate in or lead construction administration activities such as submittal/shop drawing review support, site observations, punch lists, and closeout coordination.
• Mentor and guide junior designers by delegating tasks, providing feedback, and supporting professional growth.
• Contribute to staffing/scheduling conversations and help maintain healthy project team workflows and deadlines.

Essential Skills

• Interior design
• Proficiency in Revit
• Proficiency in ArchiCAD
• Experience in architecture and concept design
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Construction administration skills

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field
• Ohio architecture license is preferred but not required
• 10 years of interior design experience across various sectors such as K-12, higher education, recreational, corporate, hospitality, retail, health/wellness, religious, or related projects
• Proven experience leading projects through multiple phases
• Working knowledge of codes, documentation standards, and interdisciplinary coordination

Work Environment

This role requires working in-office four days a week, with the option for remote work one day per week. The successful candidate will regularly collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and will have the opportunity to help lead growth in the Columbus market. An assigned principal mentor will assist in acclimating to the company and their projects

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Paid Overtime Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Paid Sick Leave Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Paid Jury Duty Paid Compassion Leave Health Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Disability Insurance Professional Development and / or Education reimbursement Professional Dues /License Fees reimbursement Parking reimbursement Mileage Allowance Travel Meal Allowance AAA Membership 401(k) Gym Membership Reimbursement FMLA

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $100,000 - $110,000