Sr Interior Designer

HGA•Sacramento, CA

17h

About The Position

HGA is seeking a highly skilled Senior Interior Designer to join its Sacramento, California interior design practice. The role leads multiple interior design projects from conceptual design through construction, guiding project teams and coordinating with clients, contractors, consultants, and city agencies. The designer develops programming, planning, and design strategies that meet client goals; manages schedules, budgets, and delivery timelines; researches materials and concepts to advise the team on technical issues; and coordinates project documentation from the initial design phase through completion. The role also ensures designs meet accessibility, exiting, and life-safety requirements and maintains effective relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or a related field from an accredited program, at least 15 years of professional interior design experience including prior project management experience, and NCIDQ or CID accreditation. Strong leadership, project management, communication, and project-delivery skills are required, along with proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, and other industry-standard software and Microsoft Office. The posted salary range is $102,000–$121,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Regular employees in this role working more than 24 hours per week are eligible for HGA benefit programs. Applicants should submit a resume and portfolio.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or a related field from an accredited program.
15 or more years of professional experience in interior design, including prior project management experience.
NCIDQ or CID accreditation.
Proven leadership and project management skills, with a record of successfully delivering projects.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients.
Ability to oversee and be responsible for all aspects of project delivery, ensuring timely and high-quality results.
Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, other industry-standard software, and Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

Lead interior design efforts on multiple projects from conceptual design through construction.
Collaborate with clients, contractors, consultants, and city agencies to support smooth project execution.
Develop and manage design programming, planning, and interior design strategies to meet client goals.
Oversee project schedules, budgets, and delivery timelines.
Research materials and concepts and advise the design team on technical issues affecting interior design concept development.
Prioritize tasks within project schedules and coordinate documentation from the initial design phase through final project completion.
Ensure designs meet building accessibility codes, exiting, and life-safety requirements.
Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders and maintain strong project relationships.