Senior Interior Designer Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

Stantec's Buildings team is on a mission to become the world's leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.
Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.
Join us and design your place with Stantec.
Your Opportunity
The primary role of the Senior Interior Designer is to interpret and translate the needs and desires of a client as well as any architectural direction set forth into cohesive interior design solution. This process may involve production of drawings (2D/3D), and written material to support the conceptual direction of interior design and FFE. This individual will often be required to present their ideas in formal and informal settings with a willingness and desire to hear and respond to constructive feedback. An individual at this level in their career is expected to perform their role within the standard of care acceptable to their peers in the industry. A Senior Interior Designer is expected to work collaboratively with the architectural team, conceptualizing, developing and documenting varying aspects of interior design of a project, including but not limited to space planning, interior architecture, interior materials and palette, specifications and FFE.
Your Key Responsibilities

• Capable of taking on the primary role in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, studies, and other visual formats.
• Works directly with the project team in development of designs, presentations, and documentation.
• Develops space planning, block planning, and adjacency diagrams in coordination with project program.
• Conceptualizes and develops interior design from both a functional and aesthetic perspective in concert with a client's requirements, budget, and program.
• Participates in the development of the program, vision, and other pre-design efforts including client and consultant meetings.
• Prepares and revises documentation in various project phases to support design intent.
• Utilizes BIM technologies in the development of three-dimensional models of interiors, their components and information for Construction Documentation.
• Interprets and applies building codes and requirements of other regulatory agencies.
• Team player including sharing knowledge and pitching in for deadlines when needed.
• Proactively solicits input from team members and seek guidance to address challenges.
• Advocates for design excellence and creativity within the practice of interior design.
• Actively engages in communication and collaboration in interdisciplinary teams.
• Investigates technology and operations to improve efficiencies.
• Communicates openly, honestly, and effectively, with respect and courtesy.
• Assists in the evaluation and selection of interior systems and materials.
• Responsible for participating in a project team setting and design critiques and pin-ups.
• Participates in employee performance reviews.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the profession and the firm by participating in a professional organization.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience with Education, Science and Technology, and Workplace preferred but not required.
• Ambitious 'self-starter' ready for career growth opportunities, challenges, and learning opportunities.
• Engages in creative and critical thought.
• Produces design at a level that would be perceived externally as excellent.
• Hand sketches and/or uses other tools to communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.
• Actively participates and collaborates in a project team setting through all phases of design.
• Manages time to meet project budget and schedule outlined by Project Manager.
• Holds accountability for design and implementation of project milestones.
• Offers and receives criticism and responds appropriately and professionally.
• Ability to conduct space planning, block planning, and adjacencies in coordination with building programs.
• Knowledge and application of accessibility codes, applicable building codes.
• Knowledge of building construction systems means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards are expected.
• Understanding of all phases of Interior Design document production.
• General understanding of the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Requires strong skilled comprehension in Revit.
• Requires comprehension in Microsoft Office Suite, and Photoshop; experience with SketchUp, Newforma, Bluebeam, InDesign and most recent modeling software preferred.
• Integrates the design principles that impact the human experience of interior spaces into all projects.
• Exhibits maturity and cultural awareness internally and externally.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Interior Design or related field is required.
• IIDA accreditation is preferred.
• Pursuing Interior Design Licensure is preferred, licensure not required.
• Minimum of seven years related experience is required.
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | GA | Atlanta
Organization: BC-4008 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP US South A&ID
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 15/06/2026 09:06:00
Req ID: 1006330
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