What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interior Designer III position at Harley Ellis Devereaux?
About HED
We are a team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening to (and learning from) each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share.
Position Summary
As an Interior Designer III at HED, you bring strong design thinking and technical expertise to complex projects, with increasing leadership and autonomy. In this role, you collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design integrated interior environments that align with client goals and HED's vision for excellence. You are trusted to drive parts of the design process, mentor junior staff, and contribute to both innovation and quality across the studio. Your insight supports the evolution of design solutions that respond to performance, context, and user needs.
Essential Functions
- Develop and lead interior design solutions from concept through construction documentation for mid-to-large scale projects.
- Interpret project narratives into thoughtful design strategies, coordinating spatial layout, FF&E, finish palettes, and experiential elements.
- Lead consultant coordination, product research, and specification processes aligned with design intent and performance goals.
- Prepare and review construction documentation, ensuring alignment with internal standards, code compliance, and client expectations.
- Participate in and often lead design presentations, client meetings, and internal reviews.
- Guide and mentor junior designers, delegating tasks and providing oversight to support their professional growth.
- Contribute to quality control, peer review processes, and integration with other disciplines.
- Support sustainability goals and assist in integrating WELL, LEED, or other certification requirements when applicable.
- Champion HED's culture of design excellence, collaboration, and curiosity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in interior design, Interior Architecture, or a related field from a CIDA-accredited program.
- Minimum 4 years of professional interior design experience across a range of project types and phases.
- Advanced proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
- Experience with visualization tools such as Enscape, Rhino, and Bluebeam Revu.
- Demonstrated ability to manage portions of a project independently with limited supervision.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- In-depth knowledge of building systems, code requirements, interior materials, and specifications.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in person.
- Must be able to provide field verification and site visits.
- Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.
Work Environment
- We embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in-office days to connect with teammates and build culture.
- The office is a professional, open-space environment for collaborative and independent work.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Note that compensation range listed encompasses multiple markets and reflective of a wide range of experience.
Salary : $80,000 - $130,000