Senior Designer, Interiors

Senior Designer, Interiors-(189850)

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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HDR is seeking a Senior Designer, Interiors, to join our growing team and continue the legacy of providing our clients and communities with creative design solutions that enhance the health and human condition of those they serve. HDR is home to world-class expertise, and the Senior Designer serves as our team's connection to those capabilities.A Senior Designer embodies high standards of design excellence and innovation, integrated within the firm's overall design strategy. Responsibilities include collaborating across disciplines and market sectors in project delivery, clearly presenting and documenting design concepts to all stakeholders, and demonstrating expert-level knowledge of the interior design process from programming through to construction administration. The role involves developing professional networks and new business opportunities, advancing your craft, mentoring team members, and providing guidance to project teams and individuals. As a Senior Designer, you will lead by example, inspire your team, and actively promote our collaborative culture.Senior Designer, Interiors at HDR with mentorship and guidance from Interiors Leadership, will participate in the following:

• Participate extensively in all phases of interior architectural projects and their management
• May lead an interior design team on projects of any size or complexity, in addition to delegating to and supervising the work of others.
• Serve as our primary contact with clients, consultants and public agencies on all assigned projects
• Determine standards for project development
• Demonstrate substantial knowledge of architectural contract preparation and use
• Select interior details, materials, color selections, furniture and furnishings lighting design, space planning, and detailing
• Organize and lead contract negotiations while providing leadership to project teams
• Develop schedules, manpower allocations and budgets on all assigned projects
• Write specifications covering interior design matters, and perform code reviews
• Assist other Interior Designers or Technicians as needed, and take responsibility for work in all phases of the interior design process

• Perform other duties as needed

  Preferred Qualifications

• Professional communication, presentation, and client management skills
• The ability to clearly document and present design concepts to all project stakeholders and industry peers
• Must be a team player focused on collaboration with the ability to maintain a consistently positive attitude despite challenging circumstances.
• Strong working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp/ Rhino (or similar), the Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
• LEED AP
• WELL AP

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture (from an accredited school) or closely related field
• Active Interior Design Certificate holder or Registered Architect in the country you reside
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in relevant design firm environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs
• Skilled in Revit and Bluebeam
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

:United States-Florida-Tampa

Industry

:Interiors

Schedule

:Full-time

Employee Status

:RegularBusinessClass:Interiors

Job Posting

:Feb 10, 2026