Black Turtle Us

Interior Designer

Position Title: Interior Designer III – GSA
Location: Capitol Heights, MD
Department: Client Services – Design

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Interior Designer III with expertise in commercial interiors and government-related projects. This role is responsible for leading complex design initiatives, developing design strategies, and serving as a technical, product, and process resource for project teams. The ideal candidate will manage detailed project documentation, ensure specification accuracy, support contract-compliant solutions, resolve complex site and product challenges, mentor junior designers, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development of detailed CET drawings, furniture layouts, product specifications, 3D renderings, and presentation materials.

Produce and oversee installation drawings and supporting documentation for complex projects, ensuring accuracy, constructability, and alignment with project objectives.

Provide regular project updates to design leadership, sales teams, and stakeholders while helping guide project priorities and direction.

Collaborate with account executives, clients, manufacturer representatives, and internal departments to develop project concepts and solve design challenges.

Lead finish selections, product recommendations, value-engineering discussions, and specification decisions for large-scale or high-profile projects.

Maintain project documentation standards and ensure all project decisions, deliverables, and risks are properly documented.

Identify and resolve discrepancies between drawings, specifications, field conditions, and installation requirements while recommending corrective actions.

Stay informed on workplace trends, product innovations, sustainability initiatives, and industry best practices, sharing knowledge across project teams.

Mentor junior designers by providing technical guidance, drawing reviews, product knowledge, and process support.

Contribute to design standards, quality assurance practices, workflow improvements, and cross-functional collaboration efforts.

Participate in client meetings, presentations, and project coordination discussions with professionalism and confidence.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from a FIDER or CIDA-accredited Interior Design program, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in commercial interior design, workplace environments, furniture dealership projects, or government-related projects.

Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, including complex drawing production, revisions, and specification development.

Experience with CET is preferred but not required.

Knowledge of government project requirements, contract-based specifications, and related project processes is highly desirable.

Strong understanding of installation drawings, specification packages, field coordination, and documentation quality control.

Advanced knowledge of systems furniture, ancillary products, finish selections, and manufacturer resources.

Demonstrated ability to balance design quality, budget, schedule, constructability, and client expectations.

Excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Ability to work independently while serving as a senior technical resource and mentor to team members.

Core Competencies

Collaboration

Accountability

Innovation

Customer Focus

Continuous Learning & Development

Courage & Initiative