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Intermediate Interior Designer – San Francisco

Huntsman Architectural Group, San Francisco, CA, United States


Job Type Full Time Location San Francisco, CA, USA

About the Role Designers are the creative engine of our project teams, pushing boundaries, exploring fresh territory, and solving complex challenges to help our clients achieve their vision. While stylistic influences come and go, at Huntsman, we utilize our experience and expertise to build stunning, inspiring, functional, and enduring solutions focused on wellness, inclusion, and sustainability. Our designers strive for substance in their work - technically, creatively, and socially. Our process is grounded in research, common sense, and boundary-pushing creativity. It spans everything from finding harmonious, code-compliant space-planning solutions to designing beautiful and functional casework. We design for our clients, not for our own egos. Our design is a team endeavor, with creative expression and meaningful projects as the ultimate reward.

What You Will Do

Co-lead, develop, and execute comprehensive and code-compliant design efforts for a variety of project types

Take a lead role in programming client needs, conceptual design, space planning, and design development (participate / lead in-person and virtual meetings)

Prepare and co-lead (in-person and virtual) client presentations

Participate during all phases of project delivery and design within project parameters (participate / lead in-person and virtual meetings at all phases)

Clearly communicate design concepts via sketches, 3D models and color renderings

Interface (in-person and virtually) directly with clients, product representatives, furniture dealers, fabricators, multidisciplinary consultants, and general contractors

Perform in-person field surveys and evaluate existing interior space

Research, recommend, and specify appropriate finishes, fixtures, and furniture

Prepare project design documentation and participate in execution of construction documents including reflected ceiling plans and lighting layouts

Incorporate technical requirements including audio/video, acoustics, power, and data systems into the design

Assist in various construction administration tasks, including in-person site visits

Other related duties as assigned

Your Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ownership and accountability for project- and firm-wide success

Strong design creativity, aptitude, competence, and experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to excel in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment

Thorough understanding of interior architectural concepts, spatial relationships, fundamental knowledge of building systems, and workplace concepts

Ability to research design - including trends, strategies, and related technologies

Fundamental understanding of corporate commercial real estate objectives is a plus

Knowledge and experience in all phases of interior design / architectural project delivery

Working knowledge of state and local building and fire codes related to interior environments, including accessibility are a must

Extensive knowledge of CDs and procedures

Ability to work in-person in low-, mid-, and high-rise buildings on any floor

Experience working in a Citrix environment is highly desired

Advanced Autodesk Revit and Enscape skills are a must

Advanced Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) skills are a must

Experience with Mural collaboration platform is highly desired

Office 365, Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills are a must

Hand sketching and conceptual drawing/modeling skills are a plus

Sustainable design experience, with a preference for hands‑on LEED and/or WELL project participation

Your Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Interior Design or Architecture

Minimum 5-8 years of experience working on interior design and/or architectural projects, with a primary focus on design for workplaces, commercial interiors, and tenant improvement projects

Interior Design Certification and WELL and/or LEED Accreditation strongly preferred

Candidates must have legal working status in the U.S. as Huntsman will not be sponsoring work visas at this time

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks

Compensation is based on relevant experience and qualifications. Salary for this role is estimated between $90,000 to $105,000 plus benefits

Candidates who apply personally to the Huntsman HR email will be eligible for a signing bonus!

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Opportunity to participate in pre‑tax Flexible Spending plans for medical, childcare, and commuter expenses, and 401k

Comprehensive PTO and paid holidays offering

Enrollment in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan after 1 year

How to Apply If you meet the qualifications, experience, and requirements for this position, please e‑mail your cover letter, resume, portfolio, and/or a link to your work in a single PDF (maximum 10 MB) to:

hr(at)huntsmanag(dot)com . In your e‑mail subject line, please indicate Intermediate Interior Designer – San Francisco

About the Company Huntsman Architectural Group is an award‑winning architecture and interiors firm dedicated to

elevating the human experience by designing places that connect, sustain, and inspire .

We actively engage clients as partners in the design process to explore their unique aspirations and culture, while prioritizing wellness, sustainability, and equity in the built environment. The result is places with meaning.

We believe in the conservation of environmental resources. Our focus is on realizing the potential of existing buildings through revitalization and inspiring interior environments to create lasting value for our clients and communities.

Our services include strategic workplace consulting, interior design, and architecture across a wide array of project types in the commercial, institutional, educational, residential, and other sectors.

The firm was established in 1981 and is a 100% ESOP employee‑owned company. Our offices in San Francisco, New York, and Chicago are home to over 60 architects, interior designers, project managers, and support staff who are passionate about their work – explorers and innovators who never lose sight of our client’s vision. We maintain a fast‑paced and fun work environment where team‑based success is highly valued.

Huntsman is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in its design practice, its operations, and in the greater community by improving access for all to the architecture and design profession. We value our employees’ work‑life balance, offering hybrid work (home/office), comprehensive benefits, and paid time off, in addition to competitive salaries. We consider mentoring and continuous learning integral to the long‑term professional development of our team members.

Huntsman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We seek talent in every job position that best supports our clients, teams, and workplace. We prohibit discrimination based on race; color; creed; sex; gender (including identity and expression); religion (including dress and grooming practices); marital status; registered domestic partner status; age; national origin or ancestry; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sexual orientation; military and veteran status; caregiver status; political affiliation; or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

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