Design Leader, Interiors

Who We Are

HMC Architects is an employee‑owned design firm with an inherent desire to make a difference in our communities. As a purpose‑driven brand based on values, our mission to design for good drives everything we do. And our ownership culture creates alignment and increased commitment to that mission, keeping us on track to being successful.

Founded with the purpose of anticipating community needs, HMC aims to create designs that have a positive impact, now and into the future. We focus primarily on opportunities to have the most direct contribution to communities – through healthcare, education, and civic spaces.

As an employee‑owned company you become an owner after one year—receiving company‑provided shares at no cost and building long‑term financial growth as the firm succeeds. We also give back through our volunteerism with our Designing Futures Foundation, which advances sustainable and regenerative design and supports the next generation of innovators.

In addition to this, we also support our team through the following benefits:

• Culture:
  We put people over profits, giving them the flexibility to manage their work and life. We believe in fairness, equality in opportunity, and rewarding those who perform.
• Wellness: company paid wellness courses, on‑site gyms (at select locations), access to financial advisors and discounts to wellness platforms, gyms and more.
• Professional Development:
  Linked In learning access, business development training, supportive mentorship, company‑paid ARE study materials, exam fees, and licensure completion bonuses.
• Comprehensive Comp and Benefits:
  Base+Bonus+Equity+401(k), including student loan repayments, wellness programs, full medical, dental, vision, time off and holidays above industry standard.

Responsible for managing small projects in all phases. Assist in Interior architectural problem solving. Assist Senior Project Managers in preparing Interior Architectural documentation, and in monitoring adherence to work plan. Interact with Architects and consultants. Ability to work with a team on larger projects.

The position is located in Sacramento, California. This position is eligible for hybrid (office/remote) working arrangement and flexible working hours; requires 3 days in the office and the ability to work from home Mondays and Fridays.

• Coordinate projects with team members and consultants to resolve conflicts and discrepancies.
• Assist in the development of project interview materials.
• Contribute to project documentation during all phases.
• Apply building code concepts including accessibility, occupant loads, exit widths, fire‑rated assemblies, ramps, stairs, and handrails.
• Demonstrate understanding of basic construction systems such as walls, roofs, doors, and windows.
• Coordinate design intent through construction documents and construction phases.
• Assist in material and system selection and development of construction details.
• Coordinate design intent in the development of outline specifications.
• Prepare complex plans, elevations, and details under supervisor guidance.
• Participate in creating working drawings and deliverables for SD, DD, and CD phases.
• Coordinate with government agencies and utility companies to obtain plan check approvals.
• Lead and assist in design documentation, including 3D CAD modeling, physical models, and material research.
• Prepare design communication and presentation materials such as sketches, rendered 2D/3D drawings, perspectives, slide decks, and material boards.
• Participate in creating documents required by governing agencies.
• Estimate hours for assigned tasks and complete work within agreed‑upon budget.
• Participate in office design charrettes.
• Lead and contribute to design awards and publication efforts.
• Support the design team and ensure design intent is maintained through all phases.
• Provide regular project status updates to supervisor.
• Collaborate with lead designer to resolve project issues and integrate design intent into documentation.
• Support project designer and project manager in supervision and delegation of work.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Architectural degree…