Interior Designer

Job Title: Interior DesignerJob DescriptionThe Interior Designer will contribute to all phases of corporate and commercial interior projects in a collaborative, open-studio office environment. This role focuses on programming, space planning, schematic design, and the production of construction documents in Revit Architecture, while maintaining close interaction with clients, owners, and contractors throughout construction administration. The position offers the opportunity to run projects independently, build long-term client relationships, and see work through from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of corporate interior and commercial office projects, from initial programming through final construction.
• Conduct space planning and develop schematic design concepts that align with client needs, project goals, and commercial real estate requirements.
• Produce detailed and accurate construction documents using Revit Architecture for commercial interiors projects typically ranging from 5,000 to 15,000 sq. ft.
• Coordinate design and production activities in the office, ensuring drawings and specifications are complete, consistent, and ready for permitting and construction.
• Interface regularly with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and functional requirements, and translate these into effective design solutions.
• Develop and prepare presentation materials, including drawings, renderings, and design narratives, for client meetings and project pitches.
• Present design concepts and project updates to clients, commercial real estate brokers, and other stakeholders, clearly communicating design intent and project progress.
• Collaborate closely with owners, general contractors, and other project partners during the construction administration phase to ensure design specifications are met.
• Review submittals, respond to RFIs, and address field issues during construction, helping resolve design-related questions and conflicts.
• Support and guide newer designers by sharing best practices, design standards, and project processes in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Assist with business development efforts by fostering strong client relationships and contributing to repeat project opportunities.
• Manage multiple quick-turnaround interiors projects, balancing schedules, priorities, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Engage in internal coordination meetings to align with studio resources, project schedules, and cross-team collaboration.
• Participate in an open-studio environment that emphasizes collaboration, shared resources, and collective problem-solving.
• Take ownership of assigned projects, with the opportunity to run them independently from design through construction administration.
• Contribute to corporate interiors, commercial office, mixed-use, hospitality, and retail interiors work as needed, ensuring consistent quality and design excellence.
• Maintain high standards of written and verbal communication in all client, consultant, and internal team interactions.
• Support the evolution of studio processes and standards, providing input on design workflows, Revit best practices, and project management approaches.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as an Interior Designer working on corporate interiors, commercial office, hospitality, or retail interiors projects.
• At least 3+ years of professional commercial interiors experience using Revit Architecture to produce complete construction documents.
• Strong proficiency in Revit Architecture, including the ability to create detailed construction drawings for commercial interiors projects.
• Demonstrated experience with space planning, interior architecture, and schematic design for commercial and corporate interiors.
• Proven ability to interact directly with clients, understand their needs, and translate them into clear, functional design solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client presentations, coordination with project partners, and internal collaboration.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, contributing to an open studio culture and shared project responsibilities.
• Experience with project management and client interfacing in the context of commercial interiors and corporate office projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture.
• Experience producing Revit-based construction documents for commercial interiors projects between approximately 10,000 and 15,000 sq. ft.
• Background in corporate interiors, commercial office, mixed-use, hospitality, or retail interiors design.
• Familiarity with working alongside commercial real estate brokers on spec-suite and similar small to mid-size commercial interior projects.
• Ability to present design concepts confidently to clients and stakeholders and participate actively in business development conversations.
• Interest in developing stronger presentation skills and business development acumen through early and frequent client exposure.
• Capability to take on increasing responsibility over time, with a growth path from designer to project manager to studio leader.
• Strong interpersonal skills that support a close-knit, family-oriented, and collaborative team culture.

Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a collaborative and dynamic office setting with an open-studio layout that encourages teamwork, shared resources, and continuous interaction among designers. The atmosphere is team-oriented and energetic, with a close-knit group of approximately 17 professionals who work together in a collegial fashion to produce creative solutions that exceed client expectations. The interiors group handles many quick-turnaround corporate interiors and commercial office projects, often working with commercial real estate brokers on spec-suites and repeat client engagements. Work is primarily in-office, with roughly 10% of time spent in internal coordination meetings, about 60% focused on design and production work, and approximately 40% devoted to construction administration and client interface activities. The company culture is family-oriented, supportive, and fun, with regular outings, volunteer opportunities in the community, and strong emphasis on professional growth. Team members are given responsibility early in their tenure, including opportunities to run their own projects and see them through the full lifecycle from design to construction administration, with clear advancement potential from designer to project manager to studio leadership. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Falls Church, VA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $36.05 - $40.86/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Falls Church, VA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Falls Church,VA.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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