Interior Designer III

SMRT Architects & Engineers • Portland, ME

8h

About The Position

Are you ready to lead interior design projects and elevate design excellence?
At SMRT, our interior designers play a critical role in shaping high-performing environments that align design vision, technical rigor, and client goals. As an Interior Designer III, you’ll lead the design and execution of interior environments across all phases of a project—from early programming through construction—while maintaining design integrity, technical quality, and regulatory compliance.

This role is ideal for an experienced designer ready to take ownership of complex projects, guide junior staff, and contribute to the continued advancement of SMRT’s interiors practice.

What Makes SMRT Unique:
SMRT is built on collaboration, curiosity, and technical excellence. Our clients come to us with complex challenges and ambitious goals—and we meet them with integrated design teams and creative problem-solving. With a legacy dating back to 1884, we continue to push the boundaries of high-performance, technically sophisticated environments.

We’re committed to supporting our people through flexibility, wellness-focused benefits, and intentional professional development. At SMRT, you’ll find a workplace where your expertise is trusted, your leadership is valued, and your growth is supported.

For more information on who we are and what we do, visit smrtinc.com/careers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture from a CIDA-accredited program with at least 8 years of professional experience
• or
• Associate degree or certificate with at least 10 years of professional experience
• NCIDQ certification required
• Demonstrated success leading interior design projects and client engagements
• Strong technical knowledge of interior construction, codes, and documentation
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD; advanced skills with Bluebeam, SketchUp, Lumion, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to mentor junior staff and lead interdisciplinary collaboration
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

• LEED, WELL, or similar certification preferred or actively pursuing

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design efforts from concept through construction documentation
• Serve as lead interior designer on complex projects with minimal oversight
• Conduct programming interviews and client visioning sessions
• Develop comprehensive interior design concepts, including space planning, finishes, FF&E, and branding integration
• Oversee the preparation of drawings, specifications, renderings, and FF&E packages
• Coordinate closely with architectural teams, engineers, consultants, and vendors
• Review and approve shop drawings, submittals, and specifications
• Participate in and lead client meetings, clearly presenting design rationale and solutions
• Conduct site visits to verify field conditions and evaluate design implementation
• Support project budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning for interior scopes
• Mentor junior designers through guidance, feedback, and knowledge sharing
• Contribute to marketing and business development efforts, including proposals and visual content
• Integrate sustainable design principles and support LEED, WELL, or similar initiatives
• Stay current with design trends, materials, and technologies while maintaining required continuing education

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• 6 weeks of paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday, community service)
• Healthcare, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with automatic company contribution
• Education and training assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees