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Job Description:

We are seeking an Interior Designer with 3-8 years of experience to support projects from initial design through construction completion. In this role, you will help evaluate and solve design challenges across a variety of project types while collaborating closely with internal teams, consultants, and clients to ensure project success.

This position offers the opportunity to work on highly technical and design-focused projects across high-tech campuses, government facilities, industrial environments, laboratories, clean rooms, and corporate office spaces. With the majority of current work centered on industrial and office projects, the role requires both strong design skills and technical problem-solving abilities. The ideal candidate is eager to take on increasing responsibility, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys contributing to exceptional projects from concept through construction.

Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed interior design concepts and solutions
• Assist in establishing project design criteria and functional requirements
• Contribute to interior design project teams through all project phases
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, partners, and internal team members
• Support project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Create high-quality digital presentations and design storytelling materials
• Help develop creative and effective design solutions across a variety of project types
• Participate in client meetings, site visits, and project coordination efforts
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, depending on scope and complexity

Qualifications:

Must Have

• 3-8 years of professional interior design experience
• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or a related field
• Experience working on commercial or comparable project types
• Proficiency in Revit
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with IBC and accessibility codes

Nice to Have

• NCIDQ certification or actively pursuing licensure
• Commercial interior design experience
• Experience with industrial, laboratory, clean room, office, or high-tech projects
• Experience participating in client presentations and consultant coordination
• Previous experience mentoring junior team members or interns
• Strong graphic design, visualization, and presentation skills

Work Environment:

• This is a hybrid position within a collaborative, design-focused office environment
• Hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote
• Employees may choose their in-office days and maintain a consistent schedule
• Typical work week is 40 hours
• Opportunities for occasional remote flexibility, including working while traveling during holidays
• Involvement across all project phases from Schematic Design through Construction Administration
• Participation in client meetings, site visits, as-builts, and consultant coordination

Why You Should Be Interested:

This position offers the opportunity to work on highly technical, design-driven projects while enjoying the benefits of a close-knit, team-oriented culture.

Benefits & Perks

• 4 weeks of PTO plus paid holidays
• Hybrid work flexibility
• NCIDQ sponsorship assistance
• Lunch & Learn programs
• Free breakfast every Tuesday
• Showroom tours and project site visits
• Strong focus on work-life balance with a typical 40-hour work week
• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Culture

You'll join a team that values collaboration, creativity, and professional growth. The environment is casual, fast-paced, and goal-oriented, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and relationship building. Regular team activities, office events, celebrations, and employee interest groups help create a fun and supportive workplace where people genuinely enjoy working together.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lakewood, CO.

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits and Perks:Medical, Dental, and Vision and Life• 401(K) matching program• 4 weeks of PTO & Paid Holiday• 3 days in office - you can pick the schedule but must stick with it• 5 days remote (for example if you travel home for the holidays and want to work from there)

This is a hybrid position in Lakewood,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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