Senior Interior Designer

Senior Interior Designer

Location: Santa Rosa, CA

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Interior Design Director, Principal, or Project Manager

About the Role

Are you a visionary design leader who loves bridging the gap between bold, high-level concepts and flawless technical execution?

We are seeking a Senior Interior Designer to champion the interior design scope for our most impactful projects. In this role, you won't just design spaces; you will establish the project's creative direction, lead a talented project team, and serve as a trusted partner to our clients and consultants. Working independently with supportive leadership guidance, you will play a critical role in team mentorship, client communication, and the strategic growth of our practice.

What You’ll Do (Essential Duties)Design Leadership

· Own the Vision: Lead the interior design scope from initial concept through construction—driving space planning, finish development, FF&E strategies, and design intent.

· Collaborate & Align: Work side-by-side with architects and project leadership to seamlessly integrate the architectural shell with beautiful, brand-aligned, and code-compliant interiors.

· Curate the Details: Guide the selection, specification, and execution of finishes, furnishings, lighting, materials, color palettes, and artwork within project budgets.

Project Delivery & Documentation

· Oversee Production: Lead and review high-quality interior documentation, including floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, finish schedules, and comprehensive FF&E specifications.

· Guard the Quality: Review construction documents, consultant drawings, shop drawings, and installation plans for absolute accuracy and alignment with the design vision.

· See It Through: Support construction administration by responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, managing field issues, and observing on-site installations.

Client, Team, & Business Leadership

· Be the Primary Voice: Serve as the main point of contact for clients, operators, and vendors, professionally presenting concepts and managing feedback.

· Empower the Team: Mentor and guide junior designers and interns, fostering their design thinking and technical development while managing project plans, staffing, and timelines.

· Support Firm Growth: Participate in marketing pursuits, interviews, and proposal development to help win new work and elevate our firm’s design culture.

What We’re Looking For

· The Experience: Typically 8 to 15 years of professional interior design experience. Experience in hospitality, multifamily, senior living, workplace, or commercial sectors is highly preferred.

· The Education: Bachelor’s degree from a CIDA-accredited Interior Design program, or a degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture.

· The Credentials: NCIDQ certification is preferred (Licensed Architect status may be considered in lieu of NCIDQ). LEED accreditation or sustainability credentials are a major plus.

· The Technical Toolkit: Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. Proficiency in Revit is highly preferred; experience with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp is a plus.

· The Know-How: Deep knowledge of building codes, ADA/accessibility requirements, furniture systems, detailing, and technical interior documentation.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

· Primarily based in a professional office environment with sustained computer-based work.

· Regular physical activities include sitting, walking, standing, and occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs (think material samples and boards).

· Travel: Occasional travel will be required for project site visits, client presentations, and installations.

Why Join Us?

NMR is a comprehensive architecture, structural engineering and interior design firm with offices in Redding, Chico, Santa Rosa and Monterey. NMR is one of the region’s leading firms for healthcare, education, civic, commercial and custom residential projects. The firm is known for creating award-winning projects that are dictated solely by the requirements and goals of our clients, taking into account the site, prospective inhabitants and their usability needs and sustainability initiatives.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a digital portfolio showcasing your best conceptual and technical work to NMRDesign.com and ***email_hidden***