Senior Interior Designer

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to take ownership of something new, to lead design at the highest level, and to grow a portfolio of work that reflects your talent and vision in Interior Design. If you're ready for a role that offers leadership, creativity, and opportunity in equal measure, we’d love to connect.

At DAHLIN, Interior Design is valued as an integral part of all built environments. We are seeking a SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER to help shape the future. This is a unique opportunity for a visionary, client-focused designer ready to step into a leadership role and build something meaningful.

This is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week onsite at our San Diego, CA office.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead the design of a wide variety of projects with a deep understanding of client vision, architectural style, and regional character.
• Create and champion high-quality design solutions from concept through completion, blending innovation with real-world constructability.
• Guide and inspire a growing team, overseeing visualization, deliverables, and design execution
• Design to varying possibilities while maintaining design excellence and delivering on the client's expectations.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Ability to communicate compellingly, think visually, and deliver exceptional interior design that thoughtfully responds to clients’ needs.
• Ability to present design solutions directly to clients with confidence and clarity.
• Ability to lead intuitively and adaptively in a collaborative environment, with a focus on advancing the team and growing the design portfolio.
• A keen eye for uncovering a project’s unique attributes and thoughtfully leveraging them to craft a seamless, enriching experience both inside and out for its users.
• Ability to mentor staff and guide projects through all phases of interior design—from concept to delivery.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of proven experience overseeing interior design projects for various building types and leading from a creative design standpoint.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design is required. Certification is a plus.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Revit, SketchUp modeling and experience in AutoCAD preferred.
• Commitment to their own professional growth
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States without any restrictions. Please note that visa sponsorship is not offered for this position

We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer the opportunity to participate in a pre-tax Flexible Spending plan, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and 401k.

Salary range: $100,000 - $130,000 depending on qualifications. Placement within this pay range will be determined by factors such as education, qualifications, project complexity and/or experience. The maximum is reserved for candidates who currently meet all job requirements. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

DAHLIN is an award-winning architecture, planning and interior design firm with 190+ multi-cultural professionals located throughout the Western United States. We offer more than 45 years of experience building communities where we live and work, driven by the vision of creating places that promote human fulfillment and well-being. This same Passion for Place® starts with our own working environment—a positive community where people thrive. Please visit our website (www.dahlingroup.com) to learn more.

Please note. . .

Including a link to an online portfolio is a huge plus! Real people review every application, so we regret that due to the large volume of inquiries, we are unable to accept phone calls regarding the status of applications. We'll be sure to contact you if we need more information. Apply now!

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