Senior Interior Designer

Senior Interior Designer (Workplace Design)

Description

This role blends research, creativity, and practical design thinking to deliver thoughtful, code‑compliant workplace and commercial interiors. You’ll partner closely with firm leadership, lead complex projects end‑to‑end, and mentor designers—contributing to a collaborative, high‑performing design studio.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Principals, Designers, and Architects to elevate firm-wide design standards.
• Lead design across all project phases—from fit planning and concept through construction and post‑occupancy.
• Serve as lead designer on multiple complex projects and manage small to mid-size teams.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on mid‑ to large‑scale projects.
• Lead client meetings, interviews, presentations, tours, and visioning sessions.
• Participate in marketing, proposals, interviews, and PR efforts.
• Interface with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and agencies.
• Review drawings, manage design budgets, and support cost estimates.
• Mentor junior designers and provide technical and design oversight.
• Stay current on design trends, tools, and workplace strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Interior Design or Architecture.
• 12 years of experience in workplace, commercial interiors, and tenant improvement projects.
• NCIDQ certification required; LEED and/or WELL strongly preferred.
• Expert knowledge of interior project delivery, building/fire codes, and accessibility.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaborative skills.

Technical Skills

• Autodesk Revit (required)
• Adobe Creative Suite (preferred)
• Mural collaboration platform (required)
• Office 365 (required)
• Enscape modeling, hand sketching, sustainable design experience (plus)

This is a Permanent position based out of San Francisco, CA.

The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $145000.00/yr.

- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage - Opportunity to participate in pre-tax Flexible Spending plans for (Medical, Childcare, Commuter Expenses, and 401k) - Comprehensive PTO and paid holidays offering - Enrollment in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan after 1 year

This is a hybrid position in San Francisco,CA.

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 : $115,000 - $145,000