Sr. Interior Designer

Sr. Interior Designer Job Description

As a Senior Interior Designer, you will lead and guide the interior design process on projects through multiple phases, including programming, schematic design, construction documentation, and construction administration. You will be tasked with developing client-centered design concepts, focusing specifically on finishes, detailing, millwork, lighting, and other areas that comprise the interior environment. Your role will involve creating excellent graphics and presentation materials using Sketch Up, Revit, and/or InDesign to effectively communicate design concepts.

You will also present ideas, resolve issues, and communicate project status to clients, interface with consultants and vendors, and source and provide quality material options.

• Lead the interior design process from start to finish on projects.
• Develop technical documentation with a focus on finishes, detailing, millwork, and lighting.
• Create presentation materials and graphics using Sketch Up, Revit, and/or InDesign.
• Present ideas and resolve issues while communicating project status to clients.
• Interface with consultants and vendors, sourcing quality material options.
• Develop furniture layouts, budgets, and documents for bid.
• Document interior finishes, millwork, and interior architecture using Revit.
• Conduct site visits for field measurements and review construction progress.
• Ensure deliverables meet internal and external project requirements.
• Mentor interior designers and architects on interior design intricacies.

• Proficiency in Revit, Sketch Up, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• 8-10 years of experience in Interior Design across High-End Residential, K-12/Higher Education, and Workplace sectors.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design.
• NCIDQ Certification.

• Experience in creating client-centered design concepts.
• Ability to create excellent graphics and presentation materials.
• Strong communication skills for interfacing with clients, consultants, and vendors.

The position is located in a building in downtown Grand Rapids, which spans two floors. One floor houses the production team and studio leads, while the other floor is dedicated to HR and event hosting. The work schedule includes in-office work from Monday to Thursday, with a remote-first arrangement on Fridays unless otherwise specified.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 29, 2026.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.