Senior Interior Designer – Hospitality

Rice Fergus Miller, Inc. - a B Corp

Senior Interior Designer leading interior architecture projects for Rice Fergus Miller, a Pacific Northwest architecture, interior design, and planning firm. Managing clients, teams, budgets, design phases, and business development.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading interior design projects from concept to completion, with a strong focus on client relations, project management, and adherence to technical standards. Proficient in utilizing design software and maintaining long-term client relationships to drive successful project outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional License/NCIDQProject ManagementRevitAdobe Creative SuiteInterior Design Process

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Hard Skills

Interior Design ConceptsProject Budget DevelopmentSpecification WritingSchematic DesignDesign DevelopmentConstruction DocumentsTechnical Code InterpretationProject Phase CharrettesProgram DevelopmentRevenue Management

Soft Skills

Honest CommunicationDirect CommunicationConstructive CommunicationMentoringClient Representation

Tools & Technologies

RevitAdobe Creative SuiteSketchUpSpecification Writing Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional License/NCIDQ

Industry Keywords

Interior Architectural ProjectsDesign ProcessClient RelationshipsPractice ManagementMarketing Efforts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a key person on the project team under light supervision
Serve as primary contact with clients, consultants, and public agencies on assigned projects
Direct the work of others
Act as a project manager and/or project leader in a team environment
Determine standards for project development
Lead development of interior design concepts and interpret clients’ needs
Lead program development
Lead or participate in project phase charrettes, project kick-off, schematic design, design development, and construction documents
Interpret technical codes and conduct research when needed
Participate in interviews, internal staffing management, and revenue management
Lead or participate in project budget development and management
Lead marketing efforts to win work
Act as a mentor to the project team
Participate actively in all aspects of practice management
Grow in the profession and uphold the firm’s core values
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professional License/NCIDQ required
Honest, direct and constructive communication
Substantial knowledge of all phases of the design process
Ability to lead individuals/groups of people, including consultants, to successful project completion
Ability to professionally represent the firm to the client and community
Ability to maintain long-term client relationships and win work
Competence in computer software including Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and specification writing software
Extensive experience in all phases of interior architectural projects and their management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Competitive salaries
Flexible hours
Reimbursement for licensing and certifications
Study materials for exams
Vacation Pay of 2 to 4 weeks per year, depending on years in career
Sick Leave of 80 hours per year
Parental Leave of 4 weeks, after one year of employment
Nine Paid Holidays
Eight hours of Paid Volunteer Time
Health Insurance: Medical, Dental and Vision with RFM paying 99% of the employee's premium
Cafeteria Plan: Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Account, Transportation Account
Lifestyle Spending Account allowance of $500 per year for remote work and wellness-related expenses
Long Term Disability Insurance paid by RFM
Employee Assistance Program paid by RFM
401(k) Plan with match of up to 4%
Voluntary Life Insurance
Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
Voluntary Aflac policies
Voluntary Legal and ID Protection plans