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Senior Interior Designer

Careers at Perkins&Will
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/21/2026
Perkins&Will North Carolina Studio is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join our team! We're looking for a creative and strategic design leader who is passionate about transforming ideas into impactful experiences. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role within a collaborative studio, leading design vision from concept through implementation, mentoring emerging talent, cultivating client relationships, and creating innovative environments that inspire and elevate the human experience.
 
Years of Requisite Experience: 10 years
Professional Licensure: Preferred

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.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for leading all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency, expertise, and creativity while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
  • Initiates and creates detailed design concepts with ability to develop functional requirements and project-design criteria.
  • Exhibits understanding of and leadership in the architectural design process and integration of standalone interiors projects and design concepts.
  • Leads interior design efforts and project teams including design direction and client engagement. 
  • Uses graphic storytelling to advance the project delivery and scope. 
  • Participates in marketing efforts, leads design presentations to prospective clients, and develops successful client relationships.
  • Prepares client presentation packages, external publications, and award submissions.
  • Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual. 
  • Leads collaborative teams in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.  
  • Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas.
  • Mentors staff.
  • Accountable for effective coordination with clients, partners, and consultants throughout the entire project.
 
Proficiencies:
  • 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
 
Software Skills: 
  • 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
 
Licensure/Certifications/Education:
  • 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
  • Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture or, related discipline required

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