Interior Designer

Job Title: Interior DesignerJob Description

The Licensed Interior Designer is a collaborative, self-directed professional responsible for supporting the planning, design, coordination, and documentation of interior environments across all phases of a project. This role contributes to the successful delivery of projects through design ideation, technical execution, and cross-disciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design ideation, development, and execution throughout all project phases.
• Participate in regular project communications, coordination efforts, and design visualization materials, including presentation decks, renderings, and conceptual sketches.
• Produce and coordinate technical drawing sets for all project phases, including Design Development, Construction Documents, permitting, and bidding.
• Conduct material research and support product selection, specifications, and finish schedules.
• Assist with furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) selection and procurement.
• Collaborate with project team members to ensure design intent, quality, and technical accuracy.
• Support documentation standards, organization, and consistency across project deliverables.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Revit and BlueBeam.
• Registered Interior Designer with a minimum of 4+ years of experience in the design industry (preferably in multifamily, commercial, or institutional building types).
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and adaptability to industry-standard management tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Commercial experience, preferably in housing.
• Experience with design software such as SketchUp, AutoCAD, Enscape, and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred but not required.
• Additional accreditations such as WELL or Passive House are highly valued.
• Passion for design and engagement in extracurricular or industry-related activities.

Work Environment

The studio consists of 12 employees and offers a hybrid schedule, fostering a collaborative and supportive culture. Engage in mission-driven work that revitalizes urban spaces and promotes inclusive, sustainable development. Benefit from growth opportunities through industry certifications and hands-on experience across all phases of design and construction.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Washington, DC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

• Quarterly, merit-based profit-sharing bonuses. In recent years, our PMs havereceived an average of $10,000 per year in bonuses. • Paid Time off: 3 weeks/yr (15 work days per 12 months of work). Up to 1 week of unused vacation may be rolled over to the next year. • In addition, we close our office between 12/24 and 1/1. • Holidays: 7 holidays/year plus 1 floating holiday. • Continuing Education stipend: $250/yr. • Reimbursements: AIA, LEED, Well or similar membership/accreditation. • Health insurance: Company pays 50% of medical and dental plans. • Retirement fund: Simple IRA; Company matches contributions up to 3% • Paid sick leave as required by DC Law.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Washington,DC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.