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Designer III, Interior Architecture & Design

Ware Malcomb
Ware Malcomb Salary
San Ramon, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/30/2026

Are you ready to join a growth-oriented team where creativity meets innovation? At Ware Malcomb, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking design firm committed to pushing the boundaries. Our team-oriented, collaborative approach ensures that every project is a blend of visionary design, seamless project delivery, and we are actively engaged with both the community and the industry. Discover our vibrant culture to get an inside look into life at Ware Malcomb and the programs we offer. https://waremalcomb.com/life-at-ware-malcomb/ 


As a Designer III at Ware Malcomb, you will lead the application of advanced design techniques across a range of project scales, taking ownership of key design components from concept through construction. You will exercise strong independent judgment in evaluating and applying design methods, contribute to design visioning and concept development, and lead client presentations while maintaining design intent. You will support project execution through Design Development (DD), Construction Documents (CD), and Contract Administration (CA), including submittals and furniture selection, while mentoring junior team members and coordinating project efforts under the general direction of a licensed interior designer.

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Your Role
  • Support Interior Designer/ Sr Interior Designer with all design communication and design presentations with Client and internally
  • Introduce and develop design solutions that meet the client’s needs on time and budget
  • Design and execute components of projects of moderate complexity from concept through construction under supervision of Design Director or Studio Manager
  • Space planning and creation of program documents
  • Creation of design concepts
  • Create graphic formatting and mood boards for client presentations
  • Creation of finish plans, specifications, and material selections
  • AutoCAD and Revit support for the preparation of Design Development and Contract Documents
  • Support consultant coordination of DD and CDs
  • 3D renderings and computer illustrations
  • Meet with furniture dealers, product reps, and fabricators to meet overall project objectives
  • Take a leading role in design, documentation, and coordination from Concept through the Construction Administration phase
  • Respond to submittals during the contract administration phase under direction of the Project Manager
  • Work to master the development, continuity and detailing of design concepts
  • Develop a strong mastery of appropriate construction techniques and detailing
  • Research, identify and implement applicable building and accessibility codes
  • Strive for impactful, innovative, and functional design


Qualifications
  • 5 years of experience in the field of Architecture or Interior Design
  • NCIDQ certification preferred
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Interior Design
  • Standard knowledge of financial terms and principles
  • Ability to understand and carry out general instructions. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills
  • Ability to support the Interior Designer or Senior Interior Designer in design visioning and maintain a clear design intent through the life of the project
  • If required, ability to provide clear direction to Designer I or II to create comprehensive design packages
  • Ability to support design presentation to Client and collect/implement feedback
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
  • Excellent presentation skills. Ability to effectively present information
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills
  • Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers
  • Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents
  • Ability to work independently to solve problems involving multiple options


Software Skills
  • Proficiency in Revit / BIM 360
  • Proficiency in Vantagepoint
  • Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Proficiency in Newforma
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop
  • Advanced Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp graphic software
  • Knowledge of 3D rendering software such as Enscape and Lumion
  • Advanced Knowledge of building code


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This is a full-time, long-term position.

 

Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a dynamic, forward-thinking commercial real estate design firm providing professional architecture, interior design, civil engineering, branding, building measurement, structural engineering and MEP engineering services to clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, hospitality and public/institutional projects.

 

The firm is also ranked among the top 10 Architecture/Engineering firms in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and the Top 30 Interior Design Firms in Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit waremalcomb.com.

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