What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interior Designer position at Careers at Perkins&Will?
Perkins&Will Atlanta Studio is seeking a highly creative, design-forward Interior Designer with 8 years of experience to join our growing Interiors team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary studio bringing together bold creative vision, technical excellence, and confident leadership to shape exceptional interior environments. From concept through construction, you will drive thoughtful, high-impact design solutions while building meaningful client relationships, mentoring emerging talent, and contributing to a culture of innovation. We’re looking for a designer who is passionate about pushing ideas forward and committed to advancing sustainable, human-centered design that elevates both experience and performance.
For full consideration, please include a portfolio with your resume, either as a link or a PDF of work samples. Applications without a portfolio may not be fully considered.
- Understands and consistently executes all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution, and living design.
- Develops and coordinates detailed design concepts with ability to develop functional requirements and project-design criteria.
- Demonstrates understanding of and leadership in the architectural design process and integration of standalone interiors projects and design concepts.
- Facilitates interior design efforts and project teams including design direction and client engagement.
- Participates in marketing efforts and may lead design presentations to prospective clients.
- Coordinates integration of basic engineering systems into the overall project design.
- Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
- Participates and collaborates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
- Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas.
- Mentors staff.
- Coordinates effectively with clients, partners, and consultants throughout the schematic and design development phases.
- BIM
- Building codes and guidelines as applicable (ADA, FGI, etc.)
- Programming, planning, and site analysis
- Preliminary design studies
- Contract documents
- Field observations and measurements
- Life safety requirements
- Furniture and interior product specifications
- Furniture bid packages
- Construction contract administration
- Cost estimates and calculations
- Accessibility and zoning analysis
- Documentation of Living Design data, including material health
- Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
- Advanced Revit
- Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
- Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
- Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
- Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
- Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Studio
- LEED GA within 6 months of hire
- Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute
- Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
- Professional interiors licensure preferred, not required
- Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture or, related discipline required
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