Senior Interior Designer

SmithGroup • San Francisco, CA

72d • $104,000 - $122,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future. The San Francisco office of SmithGroup is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join our Longevity Living™ Studio and create environments that are elegant, functional, and embrace holistic wellness—spaces that celebrate life at every stage. Our work spans the full spectrum of Longevity Living™ typologies, including active adult, independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and a wide array of amenity spaces.

Requirements

• Proven experience designing for senior living environments, including independent and assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and amenity spaces.
• Strong background in residential and hospitality design.
• Exceptional ability to lead teams and inspire clients through storytelling and design vision.
• A bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of related experience.
• LEED AP preferred. Architectural or Interior Design registration required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign programs.
• Technical competence and proven experience in schematic design through construction documents.
• The ability to contribute and participate in an interdisciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design efforts across multiple SmithGroup offices for all stages of a project, including leadership with the client, contractors, and internal team.
• Collaborate closely with clients, understanding their vision and translating it into compelling and functional environments.
• Develop and present design concepts that embrace holistic wellness with residential and hospitality principles.
• Assist in management of projects through developing project scope, schedules, job production, quality, and fee management.
• Lead programming, conceptualization, development and integration of strategic design solutions.
• Consult with manufacturers, research and evaluate materials.
• Document architectural and interior design drawings.
• Assist in construction administration including responding to RFI's, preparing sketches and addendums (CCD's), and visiting the construction site to gather information and/or prepare a punch list.
• Oversee the design work of others to ensure integrated and cohesive design, supervise preparation of drawings for all project phases, and ensure guidelines, quality control, standards and details.
• Lead all phases of the design process including programming and developing workplace standards.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching.
• Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process as requested.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Hybrid work environment
• 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off
• 8 paid federal holidays
• 15 extra Fridays off
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellbeing resources
• Paid parental leave
• Flex spending account
• Voluntary insurance options
• 401(k) program with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement program
• One-on-one career coaching
• Professional development opportunities
• Performance-based bonus each year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree