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Interior Design Specialist - Workplace Environments

CDM Smith is seeking an Interior Design Specialist to support its firmwide workplace strategy across 500,000 square feet of office space. This dynamic role integrates interior design, space planning, and project management, ensuring that office environments are functional, visually compelling, and aligned with business goals. This is a hybrid position requiring two days per week in the office. The role is based in a metropolitan area on the East Coast of the United States. Candidates must currently reside on the East Coast. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design planning and execution of office space projects, from concept through completion.
• Developing drawings and presentations for internal stakeholders to communicate design intent and spatial solutions.
• Collaborating cross-functionally to gather business intelligence for move sequencing and relocation logistics.
• Managing the procurement and coordination of furniture systems, ensuring alignment with company standards.
• Serving as a liaison between local offices, vendors, project teams, and property management.
• Overseeing construction management for office buildouts and expansions.
• Ensuring compliance with corporate workplace design standards through review of fit plans and construction documents.
• Maintaining internal resources including the department web page and workroom site.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3 years of related experience. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred qualifications include:

• NCIQ or IIDA certification.
• Familiarity with corporate design standards and sustainable design practices.
• Experience managing multi-site office projects or working within a large corporate real estate portfolio.

CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.