Senior Interior Designer

  Senior Interior Designer | Rochester, NY | Full-Time **Ability to work from Buffalo, Syracuse, or Troy, NY, with visits to the office weekly** We’re hiring for our client — a nationally recognized design firm uniting architecture, engineering, interiors, and landscape architecture under one collaborative vision. We’re seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join our client’s progressive, innovative, and inclusive design practice based in the Rochester area. This is an opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team that thrives on creativity, curiosity, and collaboration — where every voice is valued and design excellence is achieved together. As a Senior Interior Designer, you’ll lead interior design services across a range of project types, guiding teams from concept through construction. You’ll shape interior environments that elevate how people live, work, and connect — balancing functionality, beauty, and wellness. The Team & Culture: The Interiors team is highly collaborative and supportive—a group that values teamwork as much as individual creativity. Each member’s strengths are celebrated, and the team comes together during high-demand periods to ensure collective success. It’s a comfortable, nurturing, and respectful environment that values continuous learning and celebrates great design. What You’ll Do Lead projects from initial concept through completion, ensuring design integrity, client satisfaction, and project profitability. Provide expert design direction on spatial relationships, aesthetics, materials, color palettes, furniture, and lighting selections. Manage client relationships, serving as the primary interiors contact throughout all project phases. Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and landscape architects to ensure an integrated design approach. Prepare and review design documents, drawings, and specifications for accuracy and completeness. Oversee budget estimates, interior finishes, furnishings, and scope of services in alignment with project goals. Lead and mentor junior designers, fostering growth and encouraging creative exploration. Support business development through proposal preparation, qualification packages, and client presentations. Maintain a strong understanding of interior building codes, sustainability standards (LEED), and industry best practices. Qualifications 8+ years of professional experience in interior design, preferably within architecture and design firms. Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture. NCIDQ certification required; LEED accreditation or strong knowledge of sustainable design preferred. Advanced knowledge of interior materials, finishes, furniture systems, and codes. Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint, and rendering software. Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines. A collaborative spirit, leadership mindset, and passion for design excellence. Why Join: If you’re seeking a role where your design leadership will be both valued and supported — within a progressive, forward-thinking, and inclusive firm — this is the place to grow. You’ll work alongside experts across multiple disciplines, contribute to meaningful projects, and help shape environments that truly make a difference. For immediate review and consideration, contact: Injila Khan - Injila@InteriorTalent.com Interior Talent, Inc Since its founding in 2003, Interior Talent has evolved into one of the leading talent recruitment and retention firms for the Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Retail, and Manufacturing industries. Our defined area of expertise and ability to continually adapt to the unique needs of our clients allow us to provide focused, individualized service. For all active Interior Talent job listings, please visit Jobs.InteriorTalent.com CONFIDENTIALITY & PROFESSIONALISM: We assist with the entire process so that looking into a new opportunity is discreet and confidential – we highly value your current position and will never do anything that would bring your future into jeopardy EXPERTISE: In the industry since 2003 - we are your advocate, and WE GET IT – we know making a career decision is difficult, and we’re here for you throughout the whole process www.InteriorTalent.com  Senior Interior Designer, Commercial Interior Designer, Commercial Designer, Interior Designer, Design, Commercial, Interiors, Commercial Interiors, Senior Commercial Interior Designer, ID, Senior Interior Designer