Interior Designer - Hospitality

Arcadis•Washington, DC

2d•$57,783 - $92,456

About The Position

The Interior Designer at Arcadis contributes to the design and delivery of innovative, high-quality hotel and hospitality interiors. The role combines creative vision, technical expertise, project coordination, and client engagement, supporting projects from concept through construction in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The designer develops design concepts and project documentation, coordinates interior elements and FF&E, communicates design intent to clients and project stakeholders, and supports design quality throughout all project phases. The position also provides construction administration support and helps deliver cohesive design solutions that meet client objectives, brand standards, budgets, operational requirements, and applicable regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design.
5–8 years of professional interior design experience, with a strong background in hotel and hospitality interiors.
Demonstrated experience designing branded hotels, including familiarity with major hospitality brands, brand standards, design guidelines, and approval processes.
Experience contributing to hospitality interior design projects through multiple design and construction phases.
A strong portfolio demonstrating design creativity, sophisticated material selections, space planning, technical detailing, and hospitality projects.
Advanced proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, with working knowledge of SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite.
Proficiency in 3D modeling, rendering, and visualization software such as Enscape, Lumion, 3ds Max, or comparable platforms, and ability to produce high-quality interior renderings.
Strong understanding of construction documentation, interior detailing, finish specifications, and FF&E coordination.
Proficiency in developing FF&E specifications and schedules, including knowledge of hospitality-grade furniture, fabrics, finishes, lighting, and vendor coordination.
Knowledge of building codes, ADA accessibility requirements, life-safety standards, and relevant industry regulations.
Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and managing design requirements.
Strong organizational and project coordination skills, including ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and priorities.
Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills, with confidence presenting design ideas to clients and project stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently while collaborating with project teams.
Experience working with hotel owners, operators, brands, and project consultants.

Nice To Haves

NCIDQ certification or professional interior design registration.
Experience with upscale, upper-upscale, luxury, lifestyle, and full-service hotel environments.

Responsibilities

Participate in all phases of interior design for hotel and hospitality projects, from conceptual and schematic design through design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
Develop design concepts that respond to client objectives, brand standards, project budgets, and operational requirements.
Develop space planning, programming, material and finish selections, furniture layouts, lighting coordination, and interior detailing.
Prepare design deliverables such as concept presentations, mood boards, renderings, finish plans, elevations, construction documents, specifications, and FF&E schedules.
Produce 3D renderings and visualizations to communicate design concepts, materials, lighting, and spatial experiences.
Develop and coordinate FF&E specifications for furniture, fixtures, lighting, fabrics, finishes, and accessories, considering hospitality durability, performance, and maintenance requirements.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, lighting designers, consultants, vendors, and other project stakeholders to deliver integrated design solutions.
Coordinate project deliverables and schedules to support quality, efficiency, and adherence to project budgets.
Participate in design presentations and client meetings, communicate design intent, and contribute to resolving project challenges.
Review drawings, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings to support design quality and consistency throughout project phases.
Provide construction administration support, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and assisting with field coordination.
Collaborate with design leadership to maintain high standards of design quality and project delivery.