Interior Designers – Commercial + Civic Workplace Studio (All Positions)

LRS Architects Inc • Portland, OR

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About The Position

LRS Architects is seeking interior designers at different career stages to join its Commercial + Civic Workplace Studio. The studio works on commercial workplaces and civic environments, including spaces serving public agencies and communities. Candidates may contribute as designers, design coordinators, design leads, or design managers, with responsibilities shaped by their experience and leadership abilities.

The role involves developing interior design concepts that respond to client goals and user needs; exploring space planning, materials, finishes, furniture, lighting, and color; and contributing to workplace strategies. Designers create presentations and visual tools, produce and coordinate drawings and specifications using Revit and other design tools, and collaborate with project teams, clients, and contractors. Depending on the role, they may participate in client meetings, design reviews, project coordination, and construction administration, while balancing design quality with budgets, schedules, technical requirements, and constructability.

LRS describes its culture as collaborative and people-centered, with an emphasis on curiosity, thoughtful design, trust, knowledge sharing, mentorship, and meaningful work. The firm is a Pacific Northwest architecture and interior design firm, is majority women owned, and is JUST labeled and recognized as a Top Workplace. Applicants are asked to submit a resume and portfolio and share their experience, interests, and growth goals.

Requirements

• A degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with commercial interiors, workplace design, civic environments, or other projects where user experience is central to the design.
• A thoughtful approach to space planning, materials, finishes, furniture, and interior environments.
• Strong visual communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with Revit and BIM-based workflows, with an interest in developing efficient and coordinated documentation.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and communicate ideas clearly.
• Understanding of project budgets, schedules, technical requirements, and the relationship between design intent and project delivery.
• A portfolio demonstrating design thinking, creative problem solving, and contribution to projects.
• Willingness to learn, share ideas, and contribute to a supportive and collaborative studio.

Nice To Haves

• NCIDQ certification is encouraged.
• Approximately 1 to 6 years of experience for Designer roles.
• Approximately 6 to 10 years of experience for Design Coordinator roles.
• Approximately 10 or more years of experience for Design Lead roles.
• Experience aligned with project and team leadership responsibilities for Design Manager roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop interior design concepts that respond to client goals, project needs, and the people who will use the space.
• Explore space planning, materials, finishes, furniture, lighting, color, and other design elements.
• Contribute to workplace strategies supporting collaboration, focus, flexibility, wellness, and user experience.
• Develop design presentations, finish palettes, material boards, furniture selections, and other visual tools.
• Create and coordinate drawings, specifications, and design documentation using Revit and other design tools.
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, interior designers, clients, contractors, and other project team members.
• Participate in client meetings, project coordination, design reviews, and construction administration as appropriate to the role.
• Balance design quality with project budgets, schedules, technical requirements, and constructability.
• Support a collaborative studio culture through knowledge sharing, mentorship, and exploration of new ideas.
• For design leads, guide design decisions and project documentation, coordinate project information, resolve challenges, and help carry design intent through the project.
• For design managers, lead and manage projects, oversee design and documentation, coordinate with clients and project partners, and manage project accounting and financial performance.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, and career growth.
• A multidisciplinary team that values design excellence and shared learning.
• Opportunity to contribute to commercial and civic projects that make a difference in the communities served.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level