Sr Interior Designer

HGA•Sacramento, CA

8h•$102,000 - $121,000

About The Position

HGA is seeking a highly skilled Senior Interior Designer to join its Sacramento, California interior design practice. The role leads interior design work across multiple projects, from conceptual design through construction, and directs teams while collaborating with clients, contractors, consultants, city agencies, and internal stakeholders. The designer develops and manages programming, planning, and interior design strategies aligned with client goals; oversees schedules, budgets, and delivery timelines; researches materials and concepts to advise the team on technical issues; and coordinates project documentation from initial design through completion. The role also ensures designs comply with accessibility codes, exiting, and life-safety requirements. Applicants should submit a resume and portfolio. HGA describes itself as a national award-winning interdisciplinary design firm rooted in architecture and engineering, with a culture emphasizing empathy, curiosity, inclusivity, diversity, flexibility, work-life balance, and career growth.

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 track record of successfully delivering projects.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with team members and clients.
Ability to oversee and be responsible for all aspects of project delivery.
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 relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
Oversee all aspects of project delivery to ensure timely, high-quality results.