Experienced Interior Designer Wanted for High-Profile Projects

Job Description Northern Impact, a leading national multidisciplinary design firm, is seeking an exceptional Senior Interior Designer to join their Boston office. With 11 offices worldwide, the firm excels in healthcare, arts and culture, community, corporate, education, and government projects. Their recent success includes the prestigious American Architecture Award for Museums and Cultural Building, along with the IIDA Healthcare Design Award. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with project teams that deliver innovative solutions for complex challenges. Our portfolio boasts an impressive array of projects, including healthcare facilities, corporate headquarters, labs, museums, local, state, and federal government facilities, higher education buildings and campuses, and infrastructure improvements. Responsibilities - Develop interior design direction for HC and S&T projects, translating programming requirements into design solutions that focus on patient and user experience. - Research materials and concepts to advise design teams on technical issues influencing interior design concept development. - Prioritize tasks, coordinate documentation, and work within project schedules to ensure timely completion from initial design phases to final project completion. - Establish project goals, client expectations, and quality standards. - Monitor project progress to verify consistency with established design objectives and evaluate working relationships between clients, project managers, and team members. Facilitate, clarify, or coach as necessary. - Collaborate with Practice Group Leaders, Principals, and Market Sector Leaders to develop office-based market sector strategies. - Assist in developing scope of work and fees with Principals and Project Managers. - Communicate effectively and professionally with multidisciplinary team members. - Nurture existing client relationships and align internal teams and resources for optimal client results. - Maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors to build high-performing teams and increase business opportunities. - Provide input and assist with talent acquisition and staff development through active mentorship. - Demonstrate a leadership style that showcases professionalism, energy, and dedication to company success. - Support a culture of mentorship, coaching, and guiding team members. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree from an accredited Interior Design/Interior Architecture program or related field. - Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience at architecture and/or interior design firms with a strong design focus and orientation on HC and S&T projects. - Professional licensure and/or certification required; LEED AP and EDAC strongly encouraged. - Knowledge of: - Interior design concepts, materials, and furnishing requirements specific to HC and S&T projects. - Thorough understanding of the technical process for large-scale interiors projects with a specific emphasis in the HC and S&T sector. - Building materials, specifications, and construction techniques. - Applicable codes (city, state, federal). - Finish materials, FF&E selection and specification, interior design components for millwork/casework and construction detailing. - Proficiency in Revit required; experience with 3D visualization tools such as Enscape or SketchUp desired. - Fluent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office suite. - Strong communication and presentation skills. - Excellent listening skills; ability to anticipate and respond to client needs. - Ability to take initiative, work independently, and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while integrating a high degree of attention to detail, organization, and deadlines. - Demonstrated network and established relationships in the industry. - Prior coaching/mentoring of team members. - Available for travel as needed.