Senior Interior Designer Job at SmithGroup in San Francisco

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SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The San Francisco office of SmithGroup is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join our Longevity Living Studio and create environments that are elegant, functional, and embrace holistic wellness—spaces that celebrate life at every stage. Our work spans the full spectrum of Longevity Living typologies, including active adult, independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and a wide array of amenity spaces.

Working with us, you will :

Lead the design efforts across multiple SmithGroup offices for all stages of a project, including leadership with the client, contractors, and internal team.

Collaborate closely with clients, understanding their vision and translating it into compelling and functional environments.

Develop and present design concepts that embrace holistic wellness with residential and hospitality principles.

Assist in management of projects through developing project scope, schedules, job production, quality, and fee management.

Lead programming, conceptualization, development and integration of strategic design solutions.

Consult with manufacturers, research and evaluate materials.

Document architectural and interior design drawings.

Assist in construction administration including responding to RFI’s, preparing sketches and addendums (CCD’s), and visiting the construction site to gather information and / or prepare a punch list.

Oversee the design work of others to ensure integrated and cohesive design, supervise preparation of drawings for all project phases, and ensure guidelines, quality control, standards and details.

Lead all phases of the design process including programming and developing workplace standards.

Mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching.

Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process as requested.

The ideal candidate has :

Proven experience designing for senior living environments, including independent and assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and amenity spaces.

Strong background in residential and hospitality design.

Exeptional ability to lead teams and inspire clients through storytelling and design vision.

A bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or equivalent.

Minimum 15 years of related experience.

LEED AP preferred. Architectural or Interior Design registration required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign programs.

Technical competence and proven experience in schematic design through construction documents.

The ability to contribute and participate in an interdisciplinary team environment.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $104,000 to $122,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply!

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to

Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Employment type Full-time

Job function Job function Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Industries Architecture and Planning

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