Senior Project Designer

Cushman & Wakefield

. Lead the interior design effort of special or more complex projects .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $63,750 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex interior design projects, applying knowledge of space planning, interior materials, and FF&E resources while effectively managing client and stakeholder engagement to achieve design goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Interior Design LeadershipRevit ProficiencySpace Planning ExpertiseClient Engagement SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Interior DesignSpace PlanningConceptual DesignSchematic DesignDesign DevelopmentConstruction DocumentationFF&E KnowledgeLighting DesignAcoustics UnderstandingHuman Environmental Behavior

Soft Skills

Time ManagementCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsIndependent Work

Certifications & Qualifications

Interior Design Certification

Industry Keywords

Commercial Real EstateCIDA Accredited InstitutionProject ManagementFacilities ManagementAudio Visual Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the interior design effort of special or more complex projects
Support Project Designers in quality review of design deliverables
Support onboarding and training of new Project Designers
Apply knowledge of space planning, interior building materials and finishes, casework, furniture, furnishings and equipment, lighting, acoustics, wayfinding, ergonomics, anthropometrics, and human environmental behavior
Execute the full design process from initial sketch through start of construction
Perform conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, and construction documentation independently or with minor oversight
Produce mood, material, and design presentations independently or with minimal supervision
Participate in internal and consultant meetings
Provide knowledge of FF&E vendors and resources to the team
Develop documents, drawings, and diagrams to meet client requirements and goals
Lead client and stakeholder programming, surveys, focus groups, charrette exercises, and benchmarking to maximize design outcomes and occupant satisfaction

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least four (4) years of design experience within the commercial real estate market
Must have recent experience with Revit
Preferred Bachelor’s degree from a CIDA accredited institution in a related discipline or field of study (i.e. Architecture, Interior Design, Corporate Real Estate, Facilities, Project or Construction Management, etc.) required, OR Bachelor’s degree in Other Major than above plus Interior Design Certification, Degree or Diploma
Excellent time management, communication, collaboration, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Ability to work independently
Organizational skills
Skills coordinating Audio Visual and other specialty consultants
Must be able to lead a team effort and delegate work to all team members to enable them to work independently
Ability to understand, document, and confirm clients’ and stakeholders’ goals and objectives
Ability to collect data through programming, surveys, focus groups, charrette exercises, and benchmarking

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life insurance programs
Disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Competitive pay