Licensed Interior Designer (San Jose)

Our client, a global architecture and design firm, is currently seeking an Interior Designer for their San Jose office.

At this firm, the focus is on people-centered design powered by both global insight and strong local expertise. The team brings together creative thinkers, makers, and industry leaders who are driven by curiosity, innovation, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Team members collaborate to generate fresh ideas and tackle complex design challenges across a variety of project types.

Your Role

Join the San Jose studio as an Interior Designer and help create meaningful, inspiring spaces. The team delivers projects across multiple sectors—including workplace, commercial, retail, education, advanced technology, and healthcare—guided by a holistic design approach that prioritizes both user experience and community impact.

In this position, you will collaborate with a dynamic group of designers to develop environments that are both functional and visually compelling. You’ll leverage your creative vision, technical expertise, and strategic thinking to produce thoughtful design solutions. The role also provides strong opportunities to grow your professional network through engagement with industry groups and peers.

What You Will Do

• Lead design assignments independently with guidance from design leadership and project management

• Inspire and coordinate design teams with strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Provide technical mentorship to junior staff

• Partner with project managers to execute design strategies on complex projects

• Oversee interior design deliverables and coordinate closely with project leads

• Manage large and specialized projects with minimal supervision

• Develop creative solutions to complex design challenges

• Balance multiple assignments while meeting key deadlines

• Mentor and support the growth of emerging designers

• Stay current on evolving design trends, tools, and technologies

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, understanding and addressing their needs

• Manage all phases of interior design, from programming through construction documentation

• Prepare test fits and space planning studies

• Specify and present furniture, finishes, and lighting concepts

• Produce detailed construction drawings and specifications

• Coordinate effectively with consultants and external partners

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or a related discipline from an accredited institution

• Minimum of 10 years of professional interior design experience after graduation

• NCIDQ certification required

• Advanced proficiency with Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D visualization tools

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Deep knowledge of furniture systems, materials, finishes, and specifications

• Excellent graphic and visualization abilities

• Experience with workplace and/or hospitality environments preferred

• Demonstrated commitment to sustainable design practices, including experience with LEED, WELL, or Net Zero projects

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $125,000–$145,000, plus bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package, dependent on relevant experience.

Culture & Work Environment

This firm is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and actively works to foster an equitable and supportive environment for employees, clients, and communities. The organization values diverse perspectives and strives to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

As a people-focused organization, the firm promotes both professional excellence and personal well-being. Employees enjoy a wide range of benefits, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability and wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; paid holidays and time off; retirement savings with company contributions; profit sharing; employee ownership opportunities; and semiannual bonus programs.

The company also supports professional growth through reimbursement for certain licenses, renewals, exam fees, and approved educational programs, viewing ongoing development as an investment in the future.

Interested candidates should apply online and include a portfolio. Applications submitted without a portfolio will not be reviewed.