Senior Interior Designer - Government and Civic

Arcadis•Washington, WA

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join its Architecture & Urbanism practice and lead the design and delivery of innovative, sustainable, and people-centered interiors for government and civic clients. Projects may include workplaces, training and operations centers, secure buildings, and civic developments. The role works closely with clients and multidisciplinary design teams to develop creative solutions from concept through construction, delivering high-quality outcomes aligned with client objectives and Arcadis’ commitment to improving quality of life. The position leads interior design projects across planning, design, documentation, and construction administration; develops concepts and workplace strategies; and prepares design presentations, material palettes, furniture selections, drawings, specifications, construction documents, and FF&E schedules. It also involves client and stakeholder engagement, mentoring designers, managing project delivery and resources, coordinating consultants and contractors, and supporting business development and design excellence. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related discipline, plus 12 or more years of progressive interior design experience. Professional registration or eligibility with a recognized interior design association is preferred. The salary range is $120,000–$180,000; actual pay varies based on factors including experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related discipline.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
12+ years of progressive interior design experience in architecture, engineering, or design consulting environments.
Proven experience leading complex interior projects from concept design through construction.
Strong knowledge of federal, workplace, and civic environments.
Experience with FF&E specification, space planning, technical detailing, and contract documentation.
Working knowledge of UFCs, building codes, accessibility legislation, and sustainable design principles.
Strong client-facing, presentation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
Experience mentoring and developing junior team members.

Nice To Haves

Professional registration or eligibility with a recognized interior design association, such as NCIDQ, ARIDO, IDC, CIDA, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Lead interior design projects through planning, design, documentation, and construction administration.
Develop interior concepts, space-planning studies, workplace strategies, and user-centered design solutions.
Prepare design presentations, mood boards, material palettes, furniture selections, and client deliverables.
Produce and review design drawings, specifications, construction documents, and FF&E schedules.
Collaborate with architects, engineers, landscape architects, project managers, and other multidisciplinary team members.
Manage client relationships and participate in workshops, presentations, stakeholder consultations, and design reviews.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and intermediate designers.
Oversee project schedules, budgets, design quality, and resource planning.
Ensure compliance with building codes, accessibility requirements, life-safety standards, and sustainability objectives.
Coordinate with external consultants, contractors, vendors, and suppliers throughout project delivery.
Support business development through proposal preparation, presentations, and client engagement.
Contribute to design excellence initiatives, innovation, and best-practice development within the studio.