SWBR Architecture, Engineering & Landscape Architecture, D.P.C. is hiring: Interior Designer in Buffalo
buffalo, New York | Dec 8, 2025
This position leads Interior Design services on project teams and reviews/advises/provides design solutions, including interior space/spatial relationship analysis and aesthetic/functional requirements in support of the design intent that protects the health, safety, and welfare of our clients. Reviews interior documents for accuracy, thoroughness/completion • Understands and implements contracts and applicable AIA agreements • Prepares interiors fee estimates, hours, letter proposals, resource plans, including consultants • Works with Business Development to prepare qualification packages • Oversees preparation of material boards, power points, 3D renderings, sketches • Leads in-house interiors project meetings, including consultants • Leads (or guides designers to lead) client meetings/presentations, will engage in working directly with client • Reviews/processes or delegates submittals, leads punch lists • Answers/delegates requests for information (RFI) and architect’s supplemental information (ASI) • Understanding the documentation for extra services – Professional Services Change Order (PSC) vs follow up email/additional services proposal • Prepares Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates for projects • Review financial reports from projects they are involved with, responsible for interiors hours, distribution of hours and fee • Reviews project invoices, follows up with clients for aged receivables, outstanding invoices • 90% office setting, 10% active construction site visits Requirements: • 4 Year College degree in Interior Design or Architecture • 8-15 years of related experience in a commercial-based Interior Design firm required. • Advanced knowledge of color theory, pattern/texture with materials and finishes • Advanced knowledge of interior building codes • Knowledge of standard vs premium products including content, durability, and maintenance. • Has experience with reviewing documents for required contents, thoroughness and completion during schematic design, design development, construction documents, permit sets, etc • Knowledge of/ability to enact Professional Service Change Orders and proposals for additional services • Advanced knowledge of furniture (styles) – available finishes and upholsteries. SWBR is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.
Full-Time