Designer, Interiors Job at HDR in San Francisco

Overview

Designer, Interiors at HDR is a role focused on delivering creative interior design solutions that enhance the health and human condition of those served. The Designer embodies high standards of design excellence and innovation, integrated within the firm’s overall design strategy. The position involves collaborating across disciplines and market sectors in project delivery, presenting and documenting design concepts, and guiding the interior design process from programming through construction administration. The role supports mentorship, teamwork, and a solutions‑based approach while promoting HDR’s collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Interiors and Project Leadership to understand operational plans and processes to achieve project excellence goals.
• Participate in business development efforts, including pursuits, client interviews, and presentations to win new projects/clients.
• Advocate for improving and maintaining project excellence.
• Contribute to the design process as a team‑focused individual, navigate challenges, and pursue design excellence.
• Participate in formal and informal design reviews.
• Support office environments to promote design excellence and HDR’s brand.
• Promote HDR to potential candidates as appropriate.
• Continu continually develop technical knowledge related to documents and details across all project phases.
• Encourage sustainable approaches and practices to foster healthy environments and occupant well‑being.
• Collaborate and co‑create ideas within a team and across disciplines to ensure successful project delivery at all scales.
• Possess a strong working knowledge of interior design and architectural design documentation practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing professional registration/licensure at the local level
• Active member in industry associations
• Sustainability credentials/certifications
• Experience with Bluebeam, Rhino, Enscape
• Strong working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp / Rhino (or similar), Adobe Create Suite, and Microsoft Office
• Health, Science, Higher Education and/or Civic experience preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a relevant design firm environment
• NCIDQ certificate holder
• ID license in the state or province where applicable

What We Believe

HDR is our company. We build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and location. This description reflects the salary range for full‑time regular positions.

Estimated compensation range: $92,000 - $131,430.

Location & Schedule

Primary Location: United States - California - San Francisco

Industry: Interiors

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Interiors

Job Posting: Sep 5, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer