Sr Interior Designer - Workplace & Science + Technology

HGA•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

HGA is seeking a Senior Interior Designer with Workplace and Science + Technology expertise to join its San Francisco interior design practice. This leadership role guides design teams, mentors emerging talent, and partners with clients to create innovative, high-performing spaces that elevate the user experience and support business objectives. The designer shapes project vision, advances design excellence, and delivers interior environments from concept through completion. The role leads multiple projects and oversees design programming, planning, strategies, schedules, budgets, and delivery. It collaborates with clients, contractors, consultants, city agencies, internal teams, and other stakeholders, and ensures designs meet accessibility, exiting, and life-safety requirements. The position also researches materials and concepts, advises the design team on technical issues affecting concept development, and coordinates project documentation through completion. Applicants should bring a strong portfolio of complex workplace and Science + Technology projects, substantial interior design experience, project management and leadership capabilities, and proficiency with industry-standard design software.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or a related field from an accredited program.
15+ years of professional experience in interior design, including prior project management experience.
NCIDQ or CID accreditation required.
Proven leadership and project management skills, with a track 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, 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 to ensure high-quality results.
Ensure designs meet building accessibility codes, exiting, and life-safety requirements.
Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders and maintain strong relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
Research materials and concepts and advise and support the design team on technical issues influencing interior design concept development.
Prioritize tasks within project schedules and coordinate documentation from the initial design phase through final project completion.
Guide design teams and mentor emerging talent.