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About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Interior Designer to lead complex design projects from concept through completion, integrating strategic thinking, client engagement, and design leadership. The ideal candidate will have proven success leading interior design projects within a diverse range of public assembly building types.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and execution of complete interior design concepts, space planning strategies, and material selections across multiple project types.
• Directing the production of detailed drawings, diagrams, and presentation materials.
• Overseeing and ensuring design continuity, technical quality, and project documentation through all project phases.
• Guiding collaboration across internal teams and directing coordination with consultants to realize and elevate design intent.
• Structuring and leading design reviews, client presentations, and team charrettes.
• Managing project timelines, deliverables, and budgets to ensure operational excellence.
• Providing leadership, mentorship, and support for junior and mid-level designers and fostering an innovative design culture.

Requirements

• Proven ability to lead complex interior design projects independently from concept through completion within a dynamic, creative studio environment.
• Strategic design thinker with mastery of spatial planning, brand integration, storytelling, and environmental design across diverse project typologies.
• Demonstrated leadership in conceptual development, project organization, technical delivery, and team oversight.
• Experienced in managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously while ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and design excellence.
• Adept in leading high-level client engagements, presenting design vision persuasively, and facilitating strategic design discussions.
• Skilled at fostering trust with clients and stakeholders while directing large interdisciplinary consultant teams.
• Strong mentor and team leader with a commitment to professional development and design culture.
• Expert in freehand and digital sketching to rapidly communicate design intent and drive decision-making.
• Exceptional communication skills to articulate complex ideas clearly and inspire internal and external audiences.
• Detail-oriented and highly accountable, consistently delivering quality in demanding and fast-paced project environments.
• Deeply committed to design excellence, innovation, and collaborative leadership.

Skills

• Revit
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Hand-drawn rendering techniques
• Digital rendering techniques

Location

• San Francisco, CA

Work Type

• Hybrid Schedule

Experience Level

• 15+ years of professional interior design experience
• Senior

Education Level

• Accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree (or equivalent) in interior design or interior architecture
• NCIDQ certification
• LEED, WELL, or other relevant credentials

Salary/Compensations

• $129,733 - $150,000 annually

Benefits

• Professional & Personal Development Programs
• Summer Hours
• Paid Architect Licensure & Certifications Exams
• Wedding Pay
• Charitable Match Program
• Market Leading Wellness Health and Welfare Benefits
• Competitive salary and bonus packages
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401k
• FSA/HSA
• Paid time off
• Continuing education benefits

About the Company

• We design places where people love to be together.
• Populous is a global design firm that began with a singular focus: to draw people together around the things they love, through experiences that capture all the senses, amplifying the atmosphere of excitement and pure joy shared in human moments.
• We’ve designed and delivered some of the world's most memorable civic, sports and entertainment buildings, from iconic stadia to ground-breaking live music venues.
• Populous is where architects and designers of all kinds create moments bigger than ourselves.
• We offer the best of both worlds: the resources and impact of the design giants and the tightly knit atmosphere and growth opportunities of smaller firms.
• No. 1 Most Innovative Company in Architecture by Fast Company
• No. 1 Firm in Cultural on Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants
• No. 1 Architecture Firm in Cultural Facilities by BD+C
• No. 1 Architecture Firm in Convention Centers by BD+C
• No. 1 Architecture Firm in Performing Arts and Concert Venues by BD+C

Equal Opportunity

• Populous is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.