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Senior Designer

Ia Interior Architects

The Role

Overview

Lead interior design projects, manage team, client interaction, and design delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • design development
  • design review
  • space planning
  • budget management
  • cost estimation
  • client coordination

Tasks

-Develops overall design for project -Manages the work of other Designers -Works with technical staff to resolve inconsistencies in drawings -Oversees tasks and provide feedback on work product -Continues to provide needed information to client on design specifications -Review of engineering drawings to ensure they comply with design solution -Obtain client approval and ensure integration into overall design -Organizes and conducts client interviews to determine space needs and requirements -Ensures adherence to set budget and immediately informs PM and/or client of any potential variances to the budget -Reviews design and technical drawing of other more junior designers -Produces, reviews and finalizes space plans for projects -Manages overall design budget -Reviews and produces final cost estimates -Directs staff to complete design and technical drawing -Researches and selects fixtures and finishes to use for projects -In unusual circumstances may be required to assist with support for field surveys -Develops and delivers overall design and furniture packages

Requirements

  • revit
  • adobe
  • ms office
  • graduate
  • 8+ years
  • sketching

What You Bring

-Extensive knowledge of design principles and aesthetics -Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills -Intermediate MS Office Suite skills -Extensive knowledge of building systems, codes and ADA requirements -Advanced Revit skills -Proficient with the concepts of furniture layout -8+ years’ experience in corporate interior design projects -Extensive knowledge of detailing and finalizes details on projects -Extensive knowledge of space planning methodology -Expert interior architecture detailing skills -Graduate of architecture or design school: equivalent experience may be substituted -Extensive knowledge of contract administration -Expert sketching and rendering skills -Extensive knowledge of CDs and procedures -Extensive presentation and graphic communication

The Company

About Ia Interior Architects

-A trailblazing firm focused solely on interior architecture long before it became mainstream. -Brings strategic planning and interior design together to transform workspaces into branded, productivity-driven environments. -Works across commercial, technology, healthcare, retail, and workplace sectors, tailoring spaces that reflect client identity. -Delivers large-scale corporate headquarters, innovative healthcare facilities, and dynamic retail environments. -Distinctive as the first fully employee-owned global interior architecture firm, championing creative autonomy. -Combines LEED-accredited expertise with predictive analysis and VR visualization to enhance design outcomes. -Has crafted notable projects like LinkedIn’s San Francisco and Boston offices, Sonos’ HQ, and McDonald’s Chicago campus. -Operates with a collaborative global alliance, blending local insight with international design standards.

Sector Specialisms

Interior Design

Architecture

Strategy

Experiential Graphics

Architectural Lighting

Creative Technology

Commercial

Retail

Healthcare

Hospitality

Residential

Workspace Design