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If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. This position may be filled anywhere in the United States.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This senior-level position is a leadership role within our multi-disciplinary team, responsible for guiding and mentoring project teams across multiple interior design projects. The Interior Designer V will demonstrate expertise in furniture planning, specification, procurement coordination, design leadership, storytelling, and strategic impact. This role requires proactive communication, independent conceptualization, and a commitment to quality and standards. The individual will serve as a furniture subject matter expert, collaborate with design leaders and contribute to business development and community engagement.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Provide leadership to the client and project team in establishment of the project goals and vision.
- Operates with high autonomy and strategic influence, guiding firm-wide standards, mentoring teams, and setting design direction independently.
- Provide interior design leadership across multiple projects with a focus on furniture planning, building a strong conceptual strategy for the project that is rooted in the client's vision and aspirations.
- Guides and motivates teams, leads the creative process, and promotes firm strategies, policies, and procedures.
- Expected to conceptualize, set direction for design, with a focus on furniture planning, and oversee production and discipline coordination.
- Lead the interior design approach of the project's goals through all phases of the project (the Pursuit, Programming and Visioning, Concept Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Design, Procurement and Construction Administration).
- Evaluate client needs, analyze and effectively document design objectives and spatial requirements.
- Coordinate and delegate project design work and code compliance.
- Collaborate work with other disciplines, including architecture, engineering, strategy, experiential branding and consultants.
- Conduct a review of drawings and support functions in conformance with project time, budget and quality constraints.
- Delegation and oversight of and production of design visualization.
- Collaborate with project leaders to develop project work plans for the interior design components of the project and monitor design staff adherence to schedule.
- Lead client meetings and maintain strong client relationships.
- Implement, follow, maintain, and enforce interior design standards used throughout interior design team in all project aspects/phases.
- Lead the development of and/or oversee documentation for furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) throughout all phases of the interior furniture design work, as required.
- Lead the development of material palettes that communicate stories and support the client's objectives.
- Specification oversight.
- Mentor and guide less experienced interior design staff.
- Actively participate and promote design excellence and firm strategies.
- Collaborate with design leadership and participate in business development opportunities, and industry events.
- Consult with furniture manufacturers, dealers, product vendors and industry partners, building strong relationships in the design community.
- Lead and/or participate in marketing activities, including proposal development and interviews.
- Participate in construction administration activities, including site visits, review of submittals and shop drawings, and conducting punch lists. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
- Ensure sustainability metrics goals are met for projects.
- Work within project budgets and schedules to meet profitability goals.
- Maintain 80% billable time and 10% marketing time.
- May perform other duties as required.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Bachelor or Master's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or relevant field required.
- A minimum of 10 years of related experience is required.
- Current NCIDQ certification or applicable certification/licensure preferred.
- Ability to provide interior design leadership focusing on furniture across multiple projects.
- Strong experiential design, storytelling and technical skills as well as the knowledge of building and life safety codes required.
- Exceptional presentation, organizational, team building, collaboration and communication skills are a must.
- The ability to build and maintain client relationships is essential.
- Experience leading a high performing team and mentoring staff is required.
- Conceptualization and ability to set direction for furniture planning, furniture palettes, specifications and implementation.
- Application of standards and quality process adherence.
- Production oversight and discipline coordination.
- Critical thinker and highly analytical.
- Must be a fully qualified professional able to perform work with a high degree of self-motivation, autonomy and strategic influence.
- Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite required.
- Travel as required.
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $98,328 to $122,933 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
ABOUT OUR FIRM
CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don't just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It's more than a philosophy — it's who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.
ABOUT WORKING HERE
- We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
- We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
- We're about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we're ready for you.
Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying.
As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.
CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign's policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.
INTRODUCTION
If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. This position may be filled anywhere in the United States.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This senior-level position is a leadership role within our multi-disciplinary team, responsible for guiding and mentoring project teams across multiple interior design projects. The Interior Designer V will demonstrate expertise in furniture planning, specification, procurement coordination, design leadership, storytelling, and strategic impact. This role requires proactive communication, independent conceptualization, and a commitment to quality and standards. The individual will serve as a furniture subject matter expert, collaborate with design leaders and contribute to business development and community engagement.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Provide leadership to the client and project team in establishment of the project goals and vision.
- Operates with high autonomy and strategic influence, guiding firm-wide standards, mentoring teams, and setting design direction independently.
- Provide interior design leadership across multiple projects with a focus on furniture planning, building a strong conceptual strategy for the project that is rooted in the client's vision and aspirations.
- Guides and motivates teams, leads the creative process, and promotes firm strategies, policies, and procedures.
- Expected to conceptualize, set direction for design, with a focus on furniture planning, and oversee production and discipline coordination.
- Lead the interior design approach of the project's goals through all phases of the project (the Pursuit, Programming and Visioning, Concept Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Design, Procurement and Construction Administration).
- Evaluate client needs, analyze and effectively document design objectives and spatial requirements.
- Coordinate and delegate project design work and code compliance.
- Collaborate work with other disciplines, including architecture, engineering, strategy, experiential branding and consultants.
- Conduct a review of drawings and support functions in conformance with project time, budget and quality constraints.
- Delegation and oversight of and production of design visualization.
- Collaborate with project leaders to develop project work plans for the interior design components of the project and monitor design staff adherence to schedule.
- Lead client meetings and maintain strong client relationships.
- Implement, follow, maintain, and enforce interior design standards used throughout interior design team in all project aspects/phases.
- Lead the development of and/or oversee documentation for furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) throughout all phases of the interior furniture design work, as required.
- Lead the development of material palettes that communicate stories and support the client's objectives.
- Specification oversight.
- Mentor and guide less experienced interior design staff.
- Actively participate and promote design excellence and firm strategies.
- Collaborate with design leadership and participate in business development opportunities, and industry events.
- Consult with furniture manufacturers, dealers, product vendors and industry partners, building strong relationships in the design community.
- Lead and/or participate in marketing activities, including proposal development and interviews.
- Participate in construction administration activities, including site visits, review of submittals and shop drawings, and conducting punch lists. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
- Ensure sustainability metrics goals are met for projects.
- Work within project budgets and schedules to meet profitability goals.
- Maintain 80% billable time and 10% marketing time.
- May perform other duties as required.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Bachelor or Master's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or relevant field required.
- A minimum of 10 years of related experience is required.
- Current NCIDQ certification or applicable certification/licensure preferred.
- Ability to provide interior design leadership focusing on furniture across multiple projects.
- Strong experiential design, storytelling and technical skills as well as the knowledge of building and life safety codes required.
- Exceptional presentation, organizational, team building, collaboration and communication skills are a must.
- The ability to build and maintain client relationships is essential.
- Experience leading a high performing team and mentoring staff is required.
- Conceptualization and ability to set direction for furniture planning, furniture palettes, specifications and implementation.
- Application of standards and quality process adherence.
- Production oversight and discipline coordination.
- Critical thinker and highly analytical.
- Must be a fully qualified professional able to perform work with a high degree of self-motivation, autonomy and strategic influence.
- Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite required.
- Travel as required.
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $98,328 to $122,933 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
ABOUT OUR FIRM
CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don't just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It's more than a philosophy — it's who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.
ABOUT WORKING HERE
- We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
- We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
- We're about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we're ready for you.
Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying.
As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.
CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign's policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Project Designer
Document your design portfolio for PERM
PERM requires your employer to define minimum qualifications before posting the job. Gather degree transcripts, licensed software certifications, and project credits now so your credentials match the job description your employer files with DOL.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 eligibility early
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or equivalent, while EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree. Many Project Designer roles qualify under either category, so confirm which your employer intends to sponsor before they begin the PERM audit process.
Target firms with in-house immigration support
Architecture, engineering, and product design studios that employ 50 or more people are far more likely to have established PERM workflows. Ask during interviews whether the firm has sponsored green cards for design staff specifically, not just engineers or executives.
Search green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Project Designer openings by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. This surfaces firms that have already completed PERM for comparable roles, reducing the risk of starting with an employer who has never navigated the process.
Verify your job duties match SOC codes precisely
DOL assigns Standard Occupational Classification codes to every PERM application. Project Designer roles can fall under Architecture, Industrial Design, or Engineering depending on duties. Misalignment between your actual work and the filed SOC code is a common source of PERM audit triggers.
Negotiate a start date that accounts for PERM timelines
PERM labor certification alone currently takes many months before your employer can file the I-140. Build that timeline into your offer negotiation so neither you nor your employer is caught off guard by processing delays once sponsorship begins.
Green Card Project Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Project Designer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Project Designer positions qualify for EB-3 sponsorship if the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as architecture, industrial design, or engineering. If the position requires a master's degree or equivalent, EB-2 may apply instead. Your employer determines the category when they draft the PERM job description, so the exact classification depends on how your role's minimum qualifications are written.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Project Designers?
H-1B visa is a temporary status renewed in increments, subject to an annual lottery. A PERM-based green card is a permanent immigration benefit with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China, and no lottery. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status together take significantly longer than an H-1B approval, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
What documentation should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my green card?
Compile your degree transcripts, any professional licenses such as an architectural license or engineering credential, a portfolio of named projects with your specific role documented, and employment verification letters from previous positions. PERM requires your employer to prove your qualifications meet the job's minimum requirements, so gaps or inconsistencies in your credential record can slow the labor certification stage.
How can I find Project Designer jobs where employers are open to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Project Designer openings filtered by employers with green card sponsorship history, so you're not applying cold to firms that have never completed a PERM filing. Focusing your search this way narrows your list to employers who already understand the process and have the infrastructure to see it through.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on a different visa status?
Yes. PERM labor certification is independent of your current nonimmigrant status. Your employer can file with DOL while you hold H-1B, O-1 visa, or another status, and you can remain in the U.S. and work throughout the process as long as your current status remains valid. USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition separately after DOL certifies the PERM application.