Senior Designer, Interiors
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.
HDR is seeking a Senior Designer, Interiors, to join our growing team and continue the legacy of providing our clients and communities with creative design solutions that enhance the health and human condition of those they serve. HDR is home to world-class expertise, and the Senior Designer serves as our team’s connection to those capabilities.
A Senior Designer embodies high standards of design excellence and innovation, integrated within the firm’s overall design strategy. Responsibilities include collaborating across disciplines and market sectors in project delivery, clearly presenting and documenting design concepts to all stakeholders, and demonstrating expert-level knowledge of the interior design process from programming through to construction administration. The role involves developing professional networks and new business opportunities, advancing your craft, mentoring team members, and providing guidance to project teams and individuals. As a Senior Designer, you will lead by example, inspire your team, and actively promote our collaborative culture.
Senior Designer, Interiors at HDR with mentorship and guidance from Interiors Leadership, will participate in the following:
Partner with Interiors and Project Leadership to support operational plans and processes to achieve project excellence goals.
Develop emerging Business Development skills to contribute to pursuits, client interviews, and presentations to Win New Projects/Clients.
Advocate for improving and maintaining project excellence.
Serve as a Role Model and Mentor, positively motivating, challenging, inspiring, and developing others to pursue Design Excellence.
Contribute within Formal and Informal Design Reviews.
- Professional Registration/Licensure at the local level
- Developing skills in team leadership, collaboration, mentoring, motivational/organizational and people skills
- Active member in industry associations
- Sustainability Credentials/Accreditations/Certificates in the country you reside
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Enscape
- Stronger consideration will be given to candidates with Health, Science, Higher Education and/or Civic experience
- Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in relevant design firm environment
- NCIDQ certificate holder
- ID license in state or province where applicable
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
