Senior Level Principal Interior Designer Jobs
Senior level principal interior designer jobs place experienced designers in charge of project direction, client relationships, and the teams and processes that deliver built environments from concept through completion. Openings concentrate in Construction & Real Estate and Consulting & Professional Services, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions posted by employers like Gensler, Burns & McDonnell, and Fishbeck hiring at this level now.
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Your Role
As an Interior Designer with Gensler’s dynamic team in Charlotte , your role is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce purposeful, functional and beautiful spaces for our clients. You have exceptional interior architecture and design skills, a background in interior architecture and interior design, and a portfolio of innovative design concepts. You will be an integral part of our teams and actively foster a respectful, creative, and inspiring design environment.
What You Will Do
- Responsible for interior design deliverables that include interpreting client’s needs, space planning, conceptual design, schematic design, design development and construction documentation
- Deliver design solutions requiring independent judgment and application of best practices
- Responsible for the selection and presentation of furniture systems, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and lighting
- Generate design with 3D models, Revit, Sketchup or other software, create digital 3D view to communicate design concepts
- Select interior finishes and reflected ceiling plans, elevations, details, specifications, and material selections needed for construction
- Lead design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
- Serve as a primary contact for external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators
- Guide and mentor less experienced teammates
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture from an accredited program
- 6-10 years of relevant interior design and interior architecture experience within a commercial design firm
- Experience designing and delivering projects focused in workplace, professional services, and/or financial services is preferred
- Great reputation in the design community with clients, vendors and consultants
- NCIDQ certified (if you are on the path to certification, please feel free to contact stephanie_contratto@gensler.com to determine whether there may be another role that is aligned with your background)
- Strong leadership, verbal and written communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
- Highly proficient with Revit
- LEED accreditation or WELL AP is preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to resilience and sustainable building practices
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Awareness Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
General Information
Locations
Description
Your Role
As an Interior Designer with Gensler’s dynamic team in Charlotte , your role is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce purposeful, functional and beautiful spaces for our clients. You have exceptional interior architecture and design skills, a background in interior architecture and interior design, and a portfolio of innovative design concepts. You will be an integral part of our teams and actively foster a respectful, creative, and inspiring design environment.
What You Will Do
- Responsible for interior design deliverables that include interpreting client’s needs, space planning, conceptual design, schematic design, design development and construction documentation
- Deliver design solutions requiring independent judgment and application of best practices
- Responsible for the selection and presentation of furniture systems, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and lighting
- Generate design with 3D models, Revit, Sketchup or other software, create digital 3D view to communicate design concepts
- Select interior finishes and reflected ceiling plans, elevations, details, specifications, and material selections needed for construction
- Lead design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
- Serve as a primary contact for external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators
- Guide and mentor less experienced teammates
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture from an accredited program
- 6-10 years of relevant interior design and interior architecture experience within a commercial design firm
- Experience designing and delivering projects focused in workplace, professional services, and/or financial services is preferred
- Great reputation in the design community with clients, vendors and consultants
- NCIDQ certified (if you are on the path to certification, please feel free to contact stephanie_contratto@gensler.com to determine whether there may be another role that is aligned with your background)
- Strong leadership, verbal and written communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
- Highly proficient with Revit
- LEED accreditation or WELL AP is preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to resilience and sustainable building practices
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Awareness Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
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Senior Level Principal Interior Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level principal interior designer job?
Employers at this level look for a portfolio that demonstrates ownership of complex, large-scale projects from programming through construction administration, not just design execution. Leadership experience matters as much as craft, so highlight instances where you directed project teams, managed client relationships, or set design standards for a studio. Professional credentials such as NCIDQ certification and LEED accreditation signal readiness for principal-level accountability.
Which companies hire senior level principal interior designers?
Companies hiring senior level principal interior designers right now include Gensler, Burns & McDonnell, and Fishbeck, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from established architecture and interior design firms, corporate real estate and workplace strategy groups, and large hospitality or healthcare organizations with in-house design departments that need senior leadership to guide project delivery.
Are there remote senior level principal interior designer jobs?
Yes, though remote availability varies by employer and project type. About 11% of senior level principal interior designer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being the most common since principal-level roles often require periodic site visits, client presentations, and team leadership that benefit from in-person presence at key project milestones.
What makes a principal interior designer role senior level?
Senior level principal interior designer roles carry full ownership of project outcomes, client relationships, and team performance rather than executing within someone else's framework. These positions involve setting design direction across multiple concurrent projects, mentoring junior and mid-level designers, contributing to business development, and making decisions on standards, materials, and methodology that shape the firm's overall design quality and reputation.
Which industries hire the most senior level principal interior designers?
Senior Level principal interior designer roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they invest heavily in built environments where design leadership directly influences user experience, brand identity, and regulatory compliance, making principal-level expertise essential rather than optional for delivering successful projects at scale.