If you’re a seasoned interior designer looking for more than just another project pipeline, this opportunity may be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.
A long-standing DBI client in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join their growing commercial interiors studio — and this role offers far more than a traditional design position. It’s a chance to lead meaningful work, shape inspiring environments, collaborate with talented creatives, and grow within an entrepreneurial studio culture that values design excellence and innovation.
Design Work That Truly Inspires
This is not a repetitive production role.
You’ll have the opportunity to work across a wide range of commercial interior projects — varying in scale, style, and industry — giving you exposure to diverse design challenges and creative opportunities. From early programming and space planning through concept development and construction administration, you’ll play a leading role in shaping environments that are both functional and deeply contextual.
The studio is looking for someone who thrives on creative problem-solving and understands how to transform ideas into compelling design experiences.
A Studio Culture Built Around Collaboration
One of the most exciting aspects of this opportunity is the team environment.
You’ll join a highly collaborative and open studio where ideas are shared freely and creativity is encouraged at every level. Rather than working in silos, designers collaborate closely across disciplines, vendors, consultants, and clients to create thoughtful and impactful spaces.
The team values curiosity, mentorship, and strong communication — making this an ideal environment for senior designers who enjoy both leading projects and supporting the growth of others.
Real Leadership and Career Growth
This role is designed for experienced professionals ready to take ownership.
You’ll lead client conversations, manage project teams, coordinate consultants, and oversee project execution from concept through completion. Beyond project leadership, there’s also the opportunity to contribute to business development efforts and help shape the future growth of the studio.
For designers who want a stronger voice in both creative direction and client relationships, this role offers significant visibility and influence.
Work on Projects That Matter
The studio specializes in commercial interiors, giving designers the opportunity to create spaces that directly impact how people work, collaborate, and experience their environments.
Whether it’s workplace interiors, client-facing spaces, or evolving commercial environments, the work is rooted in thoughtful design strategy, strong storytelling, and attention to detail.
If you enjoy balancing conceptual creativity with technical execution, you’ll find this role especially rewarding.
The Ideal Candidate
The right person for this role is someone who brings both creative vision and technical confidence.
You likely have:
- 10+ years of commercial interior design experience
- Strong proficiency in Revit and InDesign
- Deep understanding of FF&E, furniture systems, materials, and documentation
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Experience leading teams and managing client expectations
- The ability to juggle multiple projects while maintaining design quality
Most importantly, you’re passionate about design and excited by the opportunity to contribute to a growing, design-driven studio.
Why Apply?
Opportunities like this don’t come around often.
This is a chance to join a respected San Francisco design studio where your experience, creativity, and leadership will be valued. You’ll have the freedom to contribute ideas, lead exciting projects, mentor teams, and continue growing professionally in an environment that supports innovation and collaboration.
If you’re looking for your next chapter in commercial interiors — one with meaningful work, strong culture, and long-term growth potential — this role is worth exploring.
