Interior Designer

Perkins&Will • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Perkins&Will’s Atlanta Studio is seeking a highly creative, design-forward Interior Designer with 8+ years of experience to join its growing Interiors team. The role is suited to someone who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary studio and brings creative vision, technical excellence, and leadership to the design of exceptional interior environments. From concept through construction, the designer develops thoughtful, high-impact solutions, builds client relationships, mentors emerging talent, and contributes to innovation and sustainable, human-centered design that elevates experience and performance.

Applicants should include a portfolio with their resume as a link or PDF of work samples; applications without a portfolio may not be fully considered. Professional interiors licensure is preferred but not required. A bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture, or a related discipline is required. LEED GA must be obtained within six months of hire, and professional accreditation in one area of Living Design is specified.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture, or a related discipline.
• Obtain LEED GA within six months of hire.
• Professional accreditation in one area of Living Design, such as LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute, Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer (CPHC/CPHD), or ILFI Living Future Accreditation.
• Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software.
• Advanced Revit skills.
• Proficiency with BIM, applicable building codes and guidelines (including ADA and FGI), programming, planning and site analysis, preliminary design studies, contract documents, field observations and measurements, life safety requirements, furniture and interior product specifications, furniture bid packages, construction contract administration, cost estimates and calculations, accessibility and zoning analysis, and documentation of Living Design data, including material health.
• Knowledge of conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper; Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite; visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay; presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop; and environmental analysis software such as Ladybug and Climate Studio.
• Include a portfolio with the resume, either as a link or PDF of work samples.

Nice To Haves

• Professional interiors licensure is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Understand and consistently execute all aspects of the design process and project complexities, contributing proactively to team success while meeting firm and project goals and standards for interior design, execution, and Living Design.
• Develop and coordinate detailed design concepts, functional requirements, and project-design criteria.
• Demonstrate understanding of and leadership in the architectural design process and the integration of standalone interiors projects and design concepts.
• Facilitate interior design efforts and project teams, including design direction and client engagement.
• Participate in marketing efforts and potentially lead design presentations to prospective clients.
• Coordinate integration of basic engineering systems into the overall project design.
• Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and compliance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Participate and collaborate in design reviews, charrettes, and pin-ups.
• Communicate and provide direction effectively to inspire strong team performance and design ideas.
• Mentor staff.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, partners, and consultants through schematic design and design development.

What This Job Offers

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