Senior Interior Designer – Hospitality

Rice Fergus Miller, Inc. - a B Corp

. Drive concept development on Hospitality projects, translating client goals, brand direction, and operational needs into compelling design narratives .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Hospitality interior design, with a strong focus on concept development, client presentations, and project management. Proficient in applying building codes and accessibility requirements while managing multiple projects and mentoring design teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Hospitality Interior Design ExperienceConcept Development LeadershipTechnical Fluency in Building CodesFF&E Knowledge and ProcurementProficient in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite

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Hard Skills

Interior Design DocumentationFinish SpecificationsMaterial SelectionsBuilding CodesAccessibility RequirementsLife Safety StandardsProject ManagementDesign PresentationBudget DevelopmentProcurement Processes

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationClient CommunicationFeedback ProvisionTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

RevitBluebeamMicrosoft Office SuiteEnscapeLumionAdobe Creative Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Degree in Interior DesignNCIDQ Licensure (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Hospitality ProjectsFF&E CoordinationSenior Living DesignFood Service DesignDesign QualityMarket Positioning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive concept development on Hospitality projects, translating client goals, brand direction, and operational needs into compelling design narratives
Lead client-facing design presentations
Develop and maintain design intent from schematic design through construction documents
Collaborate with the Senior Project Manager and Principal-in-Charge to align design decisions with schedule, budget, and client expectations
Produce and oversee Interior Design documentation, including finish specifications, material selections, and coordination with architectural and engineering disciplines
Apply building codes, accessibility requirements, life safety standards, and jurisdictional requirements to interior environments
Coordinate with consultants on lighting, audiovisual, signage, and other specialty scopes
Manage multiple projects at varying scales simultaneously
Coordinate FF&E as part of integrated design delivery, including manufacturer relationships, product costs, budget development, and procurement workflows
Travel to job sites, client meetings, and industry conferences as required
Mentor junior and mid-level designers
Review and provide constructive feedback on less experienced team members' work
Participate in pursuit conversations and help articulate RFM's Hospitality design approach
Contribute to firmwide conversations about design quality, market positioning, and Hospitality practice direction
Help build a supportive and challenging studio culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professional degree in Interior Design
Ten or more years of Hospitality interior design experience with a portfolio weighted toward hotel projects
NCIDQ licensure preferred but not required
Demonstrated ability to lead concept development and client-facing design presentations on complex, large-scale projects
Strong portfolio showing design range and depth within Hospitality environments
Technical fluency in building codes, accessibility requirements, life safety, and finish specifications as applied to interior environments
Working knowledge of FF&E, including manufacturer landscape, cost benchmarking, budget development, and procurement processes
Experience in high-end Senior Living or food service design is a plus
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects at varying scales
Interest in contributing to practice development, pursuits, and team leadership beyond individual project delivery
Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with rendering and presentation tools such as Enscape, Lumion, or Adobe Creative Suite
Applicants must reside in Washington, Oregon, Idaho or Montana or be willing to relocate

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Flexible hours
Generous benefits package
Reimbursement for licensing/certifications
Study materials for exams