Senior Interior Designer

Stantec

Senior Interior Designer at Stantec responsible for translating client needs into effective design strategies. Collaborates with team on varied aspects of interior design including space planning and material selection.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Capable of taking on the primary role in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, studies, and other visual formats
Works directly with the project team in development of designs, presentations, and documentation
Develops space planning, block planning, and adjacency diagrams in coordination with project program
Conceptualizes and develops interior design from both a functional and aesthetic perspective in concert with a client’s requirements, budget, and program
Participates in the development of the program, vision, and other pre-design efforts including client and consultant meetings
Prepares and revises documentation in various project phases to support design intent
Utilizes BIM technologies in the development of three-dimensional models of interiors, their components and information for Construction Documentation
Interprets and applies building codes and requirements of other regulatory agencies
Team player including sharing knowledge and pitching in for deadlines when needed
Proactively solicits input from team members and seek guidance to address challenges
Advocates for design excellence and creativity within the practice of interior design
Actively engages in communication and collaboration in interdisciplinary teams
Investigates technology and operations to improve efficiencies
Communicates openly, honestly, and effectively, with respect and courtesy
Assists in the evaluation and selection of interior systems and materials
Responsible for participating in a project team setting and design critiques and pin-ups
Participates in employee performance reviews
Demonstrates a commitment to the profession and the firm by participating in a professional organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience with Education, Science and Technology, and Workplace preferred but not required
Ambitious ‘self-starter’ ready for career growth opportunities, challenges, and learning opportunities
Engages in creative and critical thought
Produces design at a level that would be perceived externally as excellent
Hand sketches and/or uses other tools to communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively
Actively participates and collaborates in a project team setting through all phases of design
Manages time to meet project budget and schedule outlined by Project Manager
Holds accountability for design and implementation of project milestones
Offers and receives criticism and responds appropriately and professionally
Ability to conduct space planning, block planning, and adjacencies in coordination with building programs
Knowledge and application of accessibility codes, applicable building codes
Knowledge of building construction systems means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards are expected
Understanding of all phases of Interior Design document production
General understanding of the relationship between drawings and specifications
Requires strong skilled comprehension in Revit
Requires comprehension in Microsoft Office Suite, and Photoshop; experience with SketchUp, Newforma, Bluebeam, InDesign and most recent modeling software preferred
Integrates the design principles that impact the human experience of interior spaces into all projects
Exhibits maturity and cultural awareness internally and externally
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Interior Design or related field is required
IIDA accreditation is preferred
Pursuing Interior Design Licensure is preferred, licensure not required
Minimum of seven years related experience is required
LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans
A wellness program
Health saving accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase program
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term/long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
Eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law)

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Hard Skills & Tools

BIM technologiesspace planningblock planningadjacency diagramsinterior designdesign documentationbuilding codesaccessibility codesRevitdesign principles

Soft Skills

team playercommunicationcollaborationcritical thoughttime managementaccountabilitycreativitymaturitycultural awarenessprofessionalism

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Interior DesignIIDA accreditationLEED Green AssociateLEED APInterior Design Licensure