Senior Interior Designer

DGA Group

Senior Interior Designer leading commercial and corporate interiors at DGA. Shaping concepts through occupancy, managing clients, presentations, documentation, and team mentorship.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in commercial interior design, including project management, client engagement, and comprehensive design package preparation. Proficient in leading design teams, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with building codes and company standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

12+ Years Of Commercial Interior Design ExperienceBachelor’s Degree In Interior Design And/Or ArchitectureProficiency In Autodesk Building Design Suite/RevitCCIDC / NCIDQ CertificationExcellent Presentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Space PlanningConcept DevelopmentFinish SelectionSpecification ExperienceConstruction DocumentationArchitectural DetailingGraphic StorytellingConceptual Sketching

Soft Skills

Client EngagementTeam MotivationMentoring Junior StaffBuilding Professional RelationshipsManaging Multiple Projects

Tools & Technologies

PhotoshopSketchUpIllustrator

Certifications & Qualifications

CCIDC CertificationNCIDQ Certification

Industry Keywords

Interior Design PhasesCorporate ProjectsDesign Documentation ComplianceConstruction AdministrationDesign Presentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead all phases of interior design and ensure projects meet firm goals and excellence standards
Develop detailed design concepts, functional requirements, and project-specific criteria
Integrate standalone interiors with broader architectural project concepts
Lead interior design efforts and project teams
Serve as a primary point of contact for client engagement
Use graphic storytelling to pitch ideas, advance project delivery, and expand project scope
Participate in marketing efforts and lead design presentations for prospective clients
Build lasting professional relationships
Prepare client presentation packages, external publications, and design award submissions
Review design documentation for accuracy, legibility, and compliance with company delivery manuals
Lead design reviews, brainstorming sessions, and pin-ups
Motivate teams and mentor junior staff
Coordinate clients, partners, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle
Participate in construction administration and review submittals and finish samples

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of commercial interior design experience
Experience preparing comprehensive design packages, including architectural detailing
Thorough knowledge of construction documentation
Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design and/or Architecture from an accredited design school
Advanced knowledge of all interior design phases for corporate projects of varying sizes and complexities
Experience participating in construction administration and reviewing submittals and finish samples
Space planning, concept development, finish selection, and specification experience
Conceptual sketching ability desired
Photoshop, SketchUp, or Illustrator experience highly desirable
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple projects
Working knowledge and application of building codes
CCIDC / NCIDQ Certification a plus
Proficiency in Autodesk Building Design Suite/Revit
Unrestricted right to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
401k
PTO
Annual staff development allowance
Generous bonus program
Great pay