I5 | Senior Interior Designer

I5 | SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGN ER

Overview

At CetraRuddy, an award-winning global architecture, planning, and interior design firm, we are dedicated to design excellence and believe that "Architecture Is Home." For nearly four decades, the firm has been guided by the principle that architecture and design must engage context and enrich the human spirit, seeking opportunities to craft innovative solutions and lead clients on their journeys toward building a new legacy. The firm's portfolio is defined by crafted details, innovative use of materials, and contextual sensitivity across residential, hospitality, educational, cultural, and commercial sectors.

CetraRuddy is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join our interiors studio as a design lead. This is a role for a designer with a strong point of view and the experience to carry it through. You will set the creative direction on your assigned projects, serve as the primary point of contact for clients, and guide the designers working with you from concept through construction.

The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience leading early-phase concept design, from narrative and mood through material palette, and carrying that vision through to built work. You should be comfortable owning the design narrative, directing a project team, and balancing design ambition with budget, schedule, and program.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, a hybrid work schedule (remote Mondays and Fridays), great colleagues, and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

- Serve as interiors design lead on assigned projects from concept through construction administration.

- Lead programming and space planning for assigned projects.

- Direct material selection and FF&E specification from early palettes through final packages.

- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on interiors scope.

- Oversee coordination with architects, consultants, and vendors through documentation and construction administration.

- Understand how fee, schedule, and staffing decisions affect project health, and adjust workflows, deliverables, and timelines proactively to keep projects on track.

- Mentor junior and intermediate designers, supporting their growth in design judgment, technical skill, and client communication.

Skills/Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field.

- Minimum of 10 years of experience in an interior design or architecture firm.

- Multifamily residential interiors experience preferred, including amenity and unit design; hospitality experience is a plus.

- Portfolio demonstrating leadership of design concept, narrative, and materiality from early concept through built work.

- Knowledge of FF&E specification, interior detailing, and ADA and code requirements for interiors .

- WELL AP, LEED AP (ID+C), or similar credentials a plus.

Programs/Software

- Experience with 3D modeling and real-time rendering tools (SketchUp, Enscape, or D5 preferred).

- Proficiency in Revit a plus.

- Working knowledge of AutoCAD.

- Skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).