About the position
DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. Our Texas region has multiple openings for Senior Interior Designers. We specialize in various market sectors, including K-12 Education, Higher Education, Workplace, Science + Technology, Cultural + Performing Arts, and Justice + Civic. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home. Considering this model, this role could be based in the following cities: Dallas, Houston. As part of our integrated practice, the Interiors discipline at DLR Group collaborates across all sectors to enhance design excellence, prioritizing human experience and wellness within interior environments. Leveraging industry insights and market research, our approach is grounded in evidence-based design.
Responsibilities
- Lead conceptual design, program development, and space planning within projects, utilizing expertise to guide the design process when appropriate
- Demonstrate a refined design approach that integrates functionality, programmatic alignment, and spatial performance, addressing all aspects of three-dimensional space
- Oversee and ensure quality in construction documents and design details for constructability, mentoring and developing junior staff in the process
- Ensure design intent is realized through careful selection of materials, FF&E, and products that align with sustainable commitments, while reviewing graphic presentations to effectively communicate design vision
- Attend site visits and construction administration meetings regularly, sharing lessons learned to support coordination within the integrated team
- Provide mentorship and leadership, proactively contributing to project success and fostering team growth
- Guide and mentor teams to produce high-quality deliverables, serving as a thought leader within your discipline and/or primary sector
- Champion design excellence and innovation within the integrated team
- Execute quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) to maintain design integrity throughout all project phases
- Communicate design intent and thought leadership clearly and consistently with project managers and the Integrated Design Team at each project phase
- Lead presentations and manage client expectations to build and maintain strong client relationships
- Ensure project schedules, delivery timelines, and profitability are met, balancing design priorities with project budgets
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design
- Minimum of 8 years of professional experience
- Professional licensure required; LEED AP or other green certifications preferred
- Proficient in Revit and familiar with Bluebeam; strong proficiency in standard A/E/I/P software
- Demonstrated leadership in applying design techniques, tools, and sustainable principles to create precise technical plans, drawings, reports, and models
- Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to process improvement, problem-solving, and high-quality decision-making
- Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
- Actively participates in professional organizations, presents at industry conferences, and contributes to business development and marketing by pursuing client leads and opportunities
Benefits
- 100% employee-owned
- Opportunity to have ownership in the Firm
- Engagement in interdisciplinary teams
- Commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability
