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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:

• Lead the design planning and execution of office space projects, from concept through completion.
• Develop drawings and presentations for internal stakeholders to communicate design intent and spatial solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to gather business intelligence for move sequencing and relocation logistics.
• Manage the procurement and coordination of furniture systems, ensuring alignment with company standards.
• Serve as a liaison between local offices, vendors, project teams, and property management.
• Oversee construction management for office buildouts and expansions.
• Ensure compliance with corporate workplace design standards through review of fit plans and construction documents.
• Maintain internal resources including the department web page and workroom site.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree.
• 3 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

EEO Statement:

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Why CDM Smith?

Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience in real estate lease reviews, space planning, and property evaluations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with attention to detail and a team-oriented mindset.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information:

CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Pay Range Minimum: $67,538

Pay Range Maximum: $111,405

Additional Compensation: All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work Location Options: Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.

Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.