Architecture & Planning & Interiors

Overview Interior Designer DAHLIN ARCHITECTURE | PLANNING | INTERIORS — San Diego, CA. This is a full-time hybrid position requiring a minimum of 3 days per week onsite at our San Diego office. The role focuses on the design and presentation of interior design projects, including schematic design tasks and design development across multiple market sectors (Housing, Healthcare, Commercial, Education). What You Will Do • Lead and support interior design projects from conceptual design through design development and construction documentation phases. • Plan and design interior aspects of large or multiple projects by developing design concepts, layouts, and approaches, including design, planning, and occupancy analyses. • Serve as a subject matter expert in interior design, maintaining awareness of design constraints across various project types and clients. • Develop and represent the lead technical design perspective on projects, ensuring integration of structural, mechanical, electrical, and visual design components. • Review drawings and project documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards and specifications. • Collaborate with Project Managers, Architects, consultants, and senior staff to identify appropriate design solutions and product strategies. • Monitor project budgets and schedules to support successful project delivery. • Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical direction to junior staff. What You Will Bring • Knowledge of and interest in industry standards and the design process, with the ability to design, prepare documentation, and meet with client representatives to ensure project requirements are met in alignment with company brand guidelines. • Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Revit, and SketchUp modeling; AutoCAD experience is a plus. • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, coordinating effectively with other design professionals. • A confident and tenacious approach while maintaining positive working relationships with clients, outside consultants, and technical staff. • An agile and creative thinker with strong attention to detail, problem-solving and listening skills, and consistent follow-through. • Clear and effective communications, with strong organizational and collaborative abilities, and a passion for developing and maintaining a comprehensive library of finish and fixture selections. Your Qualifications • 8+ years of experience delivering interior design projects across a range of building types, with a preference for commercial and educational environments. • Experience in the preparation of presentation materials and meeting with clients to establish interior design goals for the projects. • Bachelor's degree in Interior Design. • Certification as a licensed professional is preferred but not required. • Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States without any restrictions. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer the opportunity to participate in a pre-tax Flexible Spending plan, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and 401k. Salary range: $85,000 – $90,000 depending on qualifications. Placement within this pay range will be determined by factors such as education, qualifications, project complexity and/or experience. The maximum is reserved for candidates who currently meet all job requirements. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. DAHLIN is a diverse, award-winning architecture, planning, and interiors firm practice with offices located throughout the Western United States. We offer more than 45 years of experience building communities where we live and work, driven by the vision of creating places that promote human fulfillment and well-being. This same Passion for Place starts with our own working environment - a positive community where people thrive. Please visit our website (www.dahlingroup.com) to learn more. Please Note… Including a link to an online portfolio is a huge plus! We regret that due to the large volume of inquiries, we are unable to accept phone calls regarding the status of applications. We'll be sure to contact you if we need more information. Apply now! All qualified candidates are required to apply through our Careers Page: Interior Designer - DAHLIN Architecture | Planning | Interiors - Career Page