Subject: Senior Interior Designer
Senior Interior Designer
Opsis Architecture, LLP
Portland, OR Full Time Hybrid Work Schedule
Opsis Architecture LLP is a leading Northwest architecture, interior design, and planning firm dedicated to creating transformative environments for PK-12 and higher education, community, recreation, sports and cultural projects. With a passion for sustainable, student-centered, and community-driven design, we collaborate with clients to craft spaces that inspire, endure, and reflect shared values. Our open and collaborative environment encourages energetic interaction, shared vision making and a strong sense of community.
At Opsis, we design, first and foremost, to support fundamental human need for connection, expression, exploration and discovery. Our work seeks to place people first – creating spaces where individuals and communities find joy, accomplishment, confidence, contemplation or comfort – in environments that celebrate the people and places they serve.
As a JUST™ Organization, we are passionate about improving social equity and enhancing employee engagement. The JUST™ designation (through International Living Future Institute) helps us measure and improve our firm’s diversity, equity, safety, worker benefits and stewardship activity. As an innovative design studio that centers design excellence, community, sustainability and justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, Opsis has been named one of the country’s top 50 architecture firms by Architect magazine.
Opsis is a signatory to the AIA 2030 Commitment, demonstrating our commitment to tracking the progress of our work towards carbon neutral design by the year 2030. Opsis brings some of the country’s most extensive experience in the design of low-carbon and Net Zero Energy buildings (NZEB), including the first two buildings in Oregon certified as NZEB through the Living Building Challenge and two projects recognized by the AIA COTE award.
Opsis takes great pride in our projects and believes that great environments are created by integrated and engaged design teams. Candidates should anticipate collaborating closely with Opsis architectural design leads, architectural and interior design staff. We are seeking an individual who shares our passion for this work, to fill a full-time position in our dynamic Portland studio.
We are seeking a Senior Interior Designer with 15+ years of experience to lead design excellence, mentor interior design staff, and support business development initiatives. This role is ideal for a design-focused professional who thrives at the intersection of creative vision, client engagement, and strategic growth.
Key Responsibilities
Design Leadership – Lead the development of innovative, human-centered interiors across education, cultural, recreation, sports and civic projects.
Client & Business Development – Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, contribute to strategic pursuits, and enhance Opsis’ presence in the design community.
Project Management – Oversee interior design projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and sustainability goals.
Collaboration & Mentorship – Foster a culture of creativity and mentorship within the firm, guiding junior designers and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Strategic Vision – Contribute to firmwide growth strategies by identifying opportunities for interior design expansion, business development and thought leadership.
15-20 years of professional interior design experience, with a portfolio demonstrating high-level design leadership.
Accredited professional degree in Interior Design or related field
Sustainable design accreditation preferred
NCIDQ certification or equivalent credentials preferred (IIDA, AIA, or other relevant certifications).
Proven ability to develop and secure new business opportunities.
Expertise in space planning, material selection, detailing, and FF&E specifications.
Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
Strong knowledge of architectural building systems, and accessibility guidelines
Strong knowledge of FF&E to carry out design intent
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and Bluebeam Revu required
Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign MS Office and Smartsheet preferred
Strong communication, presentation, and team leadership skills.
Work on impactful projects that shape communities and enhance learning environments.
Collaborate with a passionate and supportive team of architects, designers, and planners.
Engage in meaningful business development and leadership opportunities.
Enjoy a flexible, inclusive, and sustainability-driven workplace.
Qualifications
Why Opsis?
Please visit www.opsisarch.com to learn more about our team, projects, industry recognition, community involvement and generous benefits program.
Opsis Architecture LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Additional Application Instructions
Please submit a cover letter, resume and portfolio to: Employment@opsisarch.com
In keeping with our anti-bias recruiting efforts, please do not affix any personal photos to your resume
*Hybrid Work Schedule: Remote: Monday & Friday. In Studio: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.
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