Interior Designer

Company: SWBR Architecture, Engineering & Landscape Arc
Location: Troy
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description About Us SWBR is a nationally recognized design firm with expertise in architecture, interior design, structural engineering, landscape architecture, graphic design, planning and civil engineering. Since our founding in 1969, the focus of our expertise and most of our current work supports education, housing, and workplace design. We are proud of the diverse range of backgrounds, personalities, and passions that make up our team. But for all our differences, we’re united by a core mission: to positively impact lives through meaningful design. With 120 professionals, we are headquartered in Rochester, New York with offices in Troy, Syracuse, and Buffalo, New York. We are currently seeking a full-time Level IV Interior Designer in our Rochester, NY office or a Senior Interior Designer in our Buffalo, Syracuse or Troy office. This position leads Interior Design services on project teams and reviews/advises/provides design solutions, including interior space/spatial relationship analysis and aesthetic/functional requirements in support of the design intent that protects the health, safety, and welfare of our clients. The incumbent will also work to enhance/define aspects of project through spatial analysis, color, finish, furniture, lighting recommendations, special design features and furniture layouts. They will be responsible for delegation/completion of interior documents and expected to seek new and maintain existing client relationships. An incumbent located outside of Rochester will also be responsible for starting and maintaining a materials library for that location. Applicants for this position must have experience in education, municipal, commercial, industrial and/or multi-unit/multi-use housing based projects or their application may not be considered. Duties: Manages Interior Design projects (including budget, fee, scope, client goals, milestones and deadlines). Leads Interior Design services on Architectural projects. Client contact from Interiors Reviews product and material research to ensure durability, wearability, maintenance, installation requirements, etc. Prepares budget estimates for interior finishes and furnishings Produces/delegates project documents (including CAD production), schedules and specification information for interior building construction, materials and furnishings per SWBR standards. Reviews interior documents for accuracy, thoroughness/completion • Understands and implements contracts and applicable AIA agreements Prepares interiors fee estimates, hours, letter proposals, resource plans, including consultants Works with Business Development to prepare qualification packages Oversees preparation of material boards, power points, 3D renderings, sketches Leads in-house interiors project meetings, including consultants Leads (or guides designers to lead) client meetings/presentations, will engage in working directly with client Reviews/processes or delegates submittals, leads punch lists Answers/delegates requests for information (RFI) and architect’s supplemental information (ASI) Understanding the documentation for extra services – Professional Services Change Order (PSC) vs follow up email/additional services proposal Prepares Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates for projects Review financial reports from projects they are involved with, responsible for interiors hours, distribution of hours and fee Reviews project invoices, follows up with clients for aged receivables, outstanding invoices 90% office setting, 10% active construction site visits Requirements: 4 Year College degree in Interior Design or Architecture 8-15 years of related experience in a commercial-based Interior Design firm required . Experience with Education, multi-unit/multi-use housing, Commercial, Municipal, and/or Industrial projects needed. NCIDQ Certification required, should have good-to-exceptional LEED V4 Knowledge Base. Advanced knowledge of interior finishes & materials (flooring, wall, ceiling, specialty, upholstery, window treatment, etc.) Advanced knowledge of color theory, pattern/texture with materials and finishes Advanced knowledge of interior building codes Knowledge of standard vs premium products including content, durability, and maintenance. Has experience with reviewing documents for required contents, thoroughness and completion during schematic design, design development, construction documents, permit sets, etc Knowledge of/ability to enact Professional Service Change Orders and proposals for additional services Advanced knowledge of furniture (styles) – available finishes and upholsteries. Advanced proficiency in Revit, Word, Excel, Power Point, Sketch Up, Photoshop, Illustrator, 3D color renderings, other programs plus ability to help and/or teach other designers as needed Individual will work in a normal office setting and occasionally visit active construction sites, and must be physically able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and keyboard. Position requires occasional lifting, pulling and pushing of up to a maximum of 25 pounds Base Salary Information: $74,247-$89,482 The above salary ranges represent a good faith range for incumbents of this position. Actual offers will be based on experience, education level, and demonstrated skills and will be at the discretion of the employer. We actively support professional development, including steps towards licensure and/or related accreditations, as a benefit of employment. SWBR offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package and provides a creative environment. Applicants interested in joining a progressive, energetic and family-friendly firm that rewards hard-working team players and offers unlimited growth potential in a multi-studio design setting should view our website at www.swbr.com/career/ to apply. SWBR is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Keywords: SWBR Architecture, Engineering & Landscape Arc, Schenectady , Interior Designer, Design, Graphic Design & CAD , Troy, New York