Job Description:

General Summary:

The Senior Interior Designer, with limited supervision from the Manager of Architecture or Design Supervisor, will lead and assist in executing office and project-related design and technical tasks of moderate to high complexity with particular focus on interior design.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination.
• Lead assignments that are primarily project-oriented with some tasks focused on business development, competitions and awards submittals.
• Based on project scope, lead or assist a project team from project inception through completion.
• Prepare conceptual drawings, sketches, schematic and design development drawings and final working drawings.
• Prepare presentations including design sketches, perspectives and renderings.
• Develop space planning concepts and generate program documents.
• Participate in selection of interior materials and finishes and prepare finish boards, both digital and physical.
• Participate in selection of furniture, fixtures and accessories (FF&A) and/or equipment (FF&E).
• Lead or assist in the construction administration of projects and review of submittals and samples.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture or Interior Design
• NCIDQ certified required

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in an Interior Design role
• Experience leading projects

Skills/Competencies:

• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUP and/or other rendering software, the Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office products
• Knowledge of current building codes and how to apply them to projects
• Knowledge of industry vendors
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Excellent organizational skills 

Benefits:

At Ghafari, we offer a robust benefits package designed to support your overall wellbeing. In addition to a competitive salary, eligible employees receive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Teladoc, Employee Assistance Program, Professional License Reimbursement, Educational Assistance, Voluntary Pet Insurance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and 8 Paid Holidays. The annual base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $115,000.00. Individual pay is based on factors such as relevant experience, job-related skills, education, and training.

About Us

At Ghafari Associates, we don’t just design buildings—we help shape the future of the industries we serve. As a global leader in architecture, engineering, and consulting, we partner with clients to deliver forward-thinking solutions that transform how people work, manufacture, and connect.

Our strength lies in our people. We bring together curious minds, technical experts, and creative problem-solvers who thrive on collaboration and innovation. Whether supporting major industrial programs or advancing federal and commercial projects, our teams are empowered to make a meaningful impact—both for our clients and within our communities.

We are committed to investing in our employees’ financial, physical, and emotional well-being, as well as their professional growth. Through robust training, licensure support, internships, mentorships, and tuition reimbursement, we provide the resources our people need to build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the communities we are proud to call home.

Ghafari Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.  As a federal contractor, Ghafari Associates maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in accordance with applicable laws.

Pay Transparency

Ghafari Associates will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Accommodation

Ghafari Associates is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process.  If you need an accommodation due to a disability to use our online system to apply for a position, you may also apply for positions in the following ways:

• By fax at: 313.436.8624, Attn: Human Resources
• By mail at: 17101 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126, Attn: Human Resources
• In person at: 17101 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126
• By email at: hr@ghafari.com
  

If there are any questions about the accommodations offered above, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.