About the position

Woolpert is hiring an Interior Designer to join our Interiors Discipline supporting our dynamic Hospitality practice. This position reports to the Interiors Discipline Team Leader and will play a key role in the design, planning, and delivery of distinctive hospitality environments, including hotels, resorts, restaurants, lounges, clubs, and other guest-focused spaces. This role includes developing design concepts, space plans, material palettes, custom furnishings, and high-quality visualizations that support the client’s brand, operational goals, and desired guest experience. You will produce coordinated design documentation and collaborate closely with architects, project managers, consultants, contractors, vendors, and fabricators to deliver integrated hospitality solutions. The position requires advanced knowledge of hospitality planning, programming, accessibility, life-safety requirements, finish specifications, lighting coordination, millwork detailing, and FF&E. You will serve as a trusted design and technical resource throughout all project phases, from concept development and design presentations through documentation, procurement coordination, construction administration, installation, and project closeout. Responsibilities include preparing client presentations, developing finish and furniture specifications, reviewing submittals and shop drawings, responding to requests for information, conducting site observations, and supporting punch-list and installation activities. You will lead significant portions of complex hospitality projects and provide day-to-day guidance to junior interior designers. This includes supporting their design development, technical execution, presentation skills, material research, and understanding of firm standards and hospitality best practices. The role contributes to design and technical standards, quality control, cross-disciplinary coordination, and the consistent delivery of brand-aligned guest experiences. This position is ideal for a technically skilled and creatively driven interior designer who can balance memorable design with operational performance, values collaboration, and is ready to grow as an emerging hospitality design leader within the firm. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

Responsibilities

• Oversee specific technical aspects of interior projects, from preliminary design through coordinated solutions and documentation.
• Provide professional design leadership during planning and execution phases of projects, supporting design intent and project outcomes.
• Independently apply advanced interior design concepts and develop improved methods, tools, and solutions as needed.
• Guide less experienced staff and may manage portions of project teams, support mentorship and knowledge sharing.
• Analyze complex design issues and develop actionable recommendations and solutions.
• Maintain robust communication with all project stakeholders to ensure coordination, quality, and consistency.
• Participate in marketing initiatives to promote the firm, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in interior architecture or interior design (or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in interior design or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency with design and modeling software (e.g., Revit, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite) and strong documentation / presentation capability.
• Proven leadership and mentorship abilities; experience managing complex or large-scale project components.
• NCIDQ certified

Nice-to-haves

• Interest in earning additional specialty certifications is preferred

Benefits

• Continuous learning programs, including workshops, seminars, certifications, and participation in professional membership organizations.
• Mentorship programs
• Career advancement through personalized career path planning and regular performance evaluations
• Opportunities to take on new challenges, lead projects, and expand skill sets
• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid sick time
• Retirement plan
• Fitness reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Identity protection
• Technology stipend
• Employee assistance program