Interior Designer - Buildings Government Services

Stantec•Albany, NY

About The Position

Stantec is seeking a talented, motivated mid-level Interior Designer for its Buildings Government Services team. The role interprets client requirements, project objectives, and architectural direction into cohesive, functional, and compliant interior design solutions, with moderate guidance and supervision. The designer supports federal, state, and local government clients and applies government design standards, regulatory requirements, accessibility criteria, security considerations, sustainability objectives, and project performance criteria. The position collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to conceptualize, develop, and document interior design work, including space planning, interior architecture, finish and material selections, furniture specifications, FF&E procurement support, and construction administration. The designer prepares contract-compliant deliverables and supports project teams through design reviews, client and stakeholder meetings, construction administration, and project closeout.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or a related field from an accredited university.
At least 5 years of professional interior design experience.
NCIDQ certification or actively pursuing NCIDQ certification.
Portfolio demonstrating design excellence, technical competency, and project delivery experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Enscape, SketchUp, and current visualization/modeling software.
Thorough understanding of architectural and interior design documentation phases through construction administration and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
Knowledge of building systems, constructability, material cost, and industry standards.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively in project teams through all phases of project delivery.
Ability to present to client groups and develop design solutions that fulfill client needs and project requirements.
Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, building programs, codes, and technical documentation and communicate design concepts.
Strong attention to detail and ability to produce technically accurate, audit-ready documentation.
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and maintain quality standards.
Professionalism, cultural awareness, creative and critical thinking, and ability to build confidence, trust, and respect with project teams and clients.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting federal, state, or other public-sector projects.
Working knowledge of federal design standards, government facility requirements, applicable accessibility codes, and agency-specific criteria.
Experience developing construction documents, specifications, and technical design packages for federal, state, or local government projects.
Understanding of furniture procurement processes, FF&E specifications, and cost estimating.

Responsibilities

Promote design excellence and creativity in interior design.
Anticipate client needs and provide excellent client service.
Collaborate across offices, disciplines, and project teams while maintaining project goals and design vision.
Participate in interdisciplinary teams that may include architecture, engineering, sustainability, security, acoustics, lighting, and audiovisual design.
Engage team members in design discussions and follow established design processes and quality management procedures.
Share technical knowledge and best practices with team members, clients, and project partners, and seek input or guidance to address project challenges.
Follow established standards, policies, procedures, guidelines, and professional ethical codes.
Prepare and coordinate interior design deliverables, including construction documents and related packages, in accordance with contract requirements, agency standards, and schedules.
Coordinate with project managers and technical leads to meet scope, budget, quality, and milestone requirements.
Support design reviews, client presentations, stakeholder meetings, and responses to agency comments.
Review project documentation for compliance with building codes, accessibility standards, government criteria, and quality control procedures.
Support construction administration by responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, participating in site visits, and assisting with project closeout.
Review own work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
Mentor junior designers and take responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of design documentation.