Sr Interior Designer - Workplace & Science + Technology

HGA•San Francisco, CA

3d•$118,000 - $142,000

About The Position

HGA is seeking a Senior Interior Designer with expertise in Workplace and Science + Technology environments to join its San Francisco interior design practice. The role guides design teams, mentors emerging talent, partners with clients, and shapes project vision to deliver innovative, high-performing interior spaces that elevate user experience and support business objectives. The designer leads projects from concept through completion, ensuring design excellence and thoughtful, impactful results. The position involves leading multiple projects, developing design programming and strategies, coordinating with clients and project partners, and overseeing schedules, budgets, and delivery. It also includes researching materials and concepts, supporting teams on technical design issues, coordinating documentation from initial design through project completion, and ensuring compliance with accessibility, exiting, and life-safety requirements. The role is based in San Francisco, California. The salary range is $118,000–$142,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Employees working more than 24 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for HGA benefit programs, including annual and success-sharing bonuses, a 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance, PTO, and short- and long-term disability 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 interior design experience, including prior project management experience.
NCIDQ or CID accreditation.
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 all aspects of project delivery and ensure timely, high-quality results.
Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, other industry-standard software, and Microsoft Office products.
Strong portfolio of complex workplace and Science + Technology projects.

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.
Research materials and concepts and advise and support the design team on technical issues that influence 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 relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
Guide design teams, mentor emerging talent, and partner with clients to shape project vision and design outcomes.