Arcadis

Interior Designer - Government and Civic

Arcadis$90K — $135K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US Citizen
  • Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Interior Design from an accredited institution
  • Registered Interior Designer (NCIDQ certified) or eligible for registration preferred
  • 7+ years of professional interior design experience, particularly with government or civic projects
  • Strong knowledge of building codes and accessibility requirements
  • Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
  • Experience with contract documents and construction administration

Responsibilities

  • Develop creative and functional interior design concepts for government and civic projects
  • Prepare space planning studies, test fits, and layouts
  • Produce design presentations, mood boards, and material palettes
  • Create and coordinate detailed design drawings and specifications
  • Collaborate with architects and engineers on project phases
  • Participate in client meetings to understand project goals
  • Ensure designs comply with accessibility standards and building codes
  • Incorporate sustainable design principles into projects
  • Manage furniture selection and procurement activities
  • Support project delivery and construction administration
  • Contribute to business development and client relationship management

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Recognition and reward program
  • Optional wellbeing benefits and adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Nine paid holidays and 15 days of PTO per year
Full Job Description
Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a talented and innovative Interior Designer to join our Government & Civic Practice. In this role, you will contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of inspiring interior environments for public sector clients, including municipal buildings, government offices, courthouses, civic centres, public safety facilities, and community spaces. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create functional, sustainable, and people-focused environments that support public service delivery while enhancing the user experience.

Role accountabilities:
  • Develop creative and functional interior design concepts for government and civic projects.
  • Prepare space planning studies, test fits, layouts, and programming documentation.
  • Produce design presentations, mood boards, material palettes, finish selections, and furniture specifications.
  • Create and coordinate detailed design drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
  • Work closely with architects, engineers, planners, and other project stakeholders throughout all project phases.
  • Participate in client meetings, workshops, and design reviews to understand project goals and requirements.
  • Ensure designs comply with accessibility standards, building codes, life safety requirements, and government guidelines.
  • Incorporate sustainable design principles and support Arcadis' commitment to improving quality of life.
  • Coordinate furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) selection and procurement activities.
  • Support project delivery, construction administration, site reviews, and resolution of design-related issues during construction.
  • Manage multiple project assignments while maintaining schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Contribute to business development activities, proposal preparation, and client relationship management when required.

Qualifications & Experience:
  • US Citizen
  • Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Interior Design from an accredited institution.
  • Registered Interior Designer (NCIDQ certified) or eligibility for registration preferred.
  • 7+ years of professional interior design experience, with government, institutional, or civic project experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, and public sector design standards.
  • Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience preparing contract documents, specifications, and construction administration reports.
  • Knowledge of sustainable design practices and LEED accreditation is considered an asset.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $135,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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About Arcadis

Arcadis is a global engineering and consulting firm that provides a range of services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, and buildings. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Arcadis has a presence in over 70 countries and employs more than 27,000 people worldwide. The company's clients include governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Arcadis is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area.
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