Certified Project Interior Designer
Job Location:
Denver, CO - USA
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Job Summary
At Cuningham we design environments that shape how people feel engage and this role you will lead the design process through all project phases developing design solutions and documentationrequiredto meet project intent and local governing codes. You will lead small to medium-scale project scopes and manage small multi-level teams in a collaborative design environment.
We are seeking aCertified Project Interior Designer with a strong Interior Architecture background preferredto join our Denver team. This role is ideal for a highly technical design-forward professional who can lead interior projects through all phases whileleveragingan architectural understanding to strengthen coordination documentation and design intent across disciplines.
- Participate in forming high-performing teams alongside Project Managers aligned with established teaming processes.
- Lead design development coordination and production efforts across small to medium-scale projects through all phases.
- Drive iterative collaborative design processes aligned with project success metrics.
- Lead client communication and manage expectations ensuring clear effective bi-directional feedback between internal teams and clients.
- Develop and present strong interior design concepts and presentations throughout all project phases.
- Manage finish material lighting and furniture selections coordinating with specifications teams.
- Oversee interiors coordination with architecture and all consultant disciplines to ensure conceptual and technical alignment.
- Produce and review drawing sets including redlines ensuring accuracy and alignment with design intent.
- Ensure compliance with building codes and support permitting processes related to interior projects.
- Participate in construction administration including site visits observations submittals RFIs and field verification.
- Identify project risks and escalate concerns to Project Managers and Project Executives as needed.
- Support project pursuits including proposals interviews and presentation preparation.
- Mentor and support junior team members through thoughtful task assignment and development opportunities.
- Encourage regenerative design thinking across built social and natural environments.
- Utilize MS Office Adobe Creative Suite Bluebeam Revit/BIM 360.
- Build familiarity with Rhino Enscape and Lumion for design development and visualization.
- NCIDQ Certification (or equivalent interior design certification) required
- 7 years of professional interior design experience leading projects through all phases (concept through construction administration)
- Multi-market experience (workplace hospitality themed entertainment & attraction gaming healthcare education civic retail mixed-use or similar)
- Strong Interior Architecture background preferred with ability to understand and coordinate architectural systems details and documentation impacts
- Experience working across both interior design and architectural documentation environments is a strong plus
- Proven experience producing and coordinating construction documents including redline review and technical documentation
- Strong understanding of building codes and permitting processes related to interior projects
- Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to clients and leading design discussions
- Proficiency in Revit/BIM 360 Bluebeam Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with Rhino Enscape and Lumion is a plus
- You lead confidently while staying collaborative and grounded
- You balance strong design vision with technical precision
- You operate comfortably between interiors and architecture without losing design intent
- You communicate clearly and manage expectations across clients and teams
- You mentor others while maintaining high personal production standards
- You stay organized in complex multi-disciplinary project environments
Why Cuningham
At Cuninghamwebelieve the best work happens when people are supported challenged and connected. Whether collaborating across teams engaging with our communities or shaping meaningful design solutions webringpragmatic creativity and disciplined execution to every project and we support each other through it all.
We nurturean equitablework environment where curiosity is celebrated craft is valued and growth is a team thatbrings low-egoexpertiseand active leadership day-to-dayyoullwork on complex high-stakes projects that demand bold thinking and disciplined delivery.
Cuningham is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the strength diversity brings to the workplace when combined with equity and justice. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race ethnicity color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status age genetic information national origin disability military or veteran status.
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About Company
Cuningham is an architecture, interior design, urban design, and landscape architecture firm. Together, we create enduring experiences for a healthy world.
