Senior Interior Designer
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Design & Architecture
Interior Design
Overview
What You Will Do The Senior Interior Designer will join a dynamic team at the Department of State to support real property management across the domestic real estate portfolio. The incumbent will design interiors of representational special areas such as offices, conference rooms, and secure meeting facilities for Under Secretaries, Assistant Secretaries, and other senior staff. Additionally, they will lead projects involving the design of interior environments within facilities that promote the Department’s mission of diplomatic interaction with host nations;
influence new construction during all phases; and represent user requirements and analysis of systems, materials, and furnishings appropriate to the office culture, environment, economy, and workforce.
Job Family Management Consulting
Travel Required Up to 10%
Clearance Required Active Secret
Day To Day Responsibilities- Provide expert advice in the evaluation of proposals and assigned projects. Assists with space management issues; analyze space requirements, personnel and equipment needs, evaluate blocking plans for use and functionality, determine utilization rates, etc.
- Develop comprehensive and detailed project plans including methodology, resource requirements, timelines, priorities, and budget impact.
- Acquire and manage fiscal resources for major interior design projects.
- Oversee all aspects of complex interior design projects from the planning stage through completion.
- Organize and guide the development of planning diagrams describing required adjacencies and stacking and blocking criteria as the basis for conceptual drawings.
- An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance
- Bachelor's degree
- TEN (10) years’ experience in interior design and space planning
- Experienced in developing interior design programs for construction and renovation projects, including the coordination of paints, wall coverings, floor and ceiling material, lighting, furniture and accessories, artwork, draperies, cubicles, etc.
- Mastery of developing of drawings in AutoCAD such as schematic block plans showing adequacies, architectural plans, demolition and build block plans, dimension plans, etc.
- State Department experience (or other international agency)
The annual salary range for this position is $-$. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
Benefits Include- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan Pay Down
- Tution Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
- Mobility Stipend
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