Senior Interior Designer

About Opsis

We are a Portland-based firm of 50+, serving clients across the Pacific Northwest. Our core markets span primary and secondary educational environments, arts facilities, community recreation and sports facilities, and a wide array of projects that support civic institutions and communities.

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.

We think Opsis is a great place to design a better future and grow your career – and a great community to explore your passions! We do great work and have fun while exploring the possibilities of beautiful design.

About the Role

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.

Requirements include

• 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

Opsis Benefits

Opsis is proud to offer a location in Portland’s central east side, which boasts a perfect ride score of 100, a walkability rating of 94, and access to a vibrant mix of amenities and businesses that reflect our commitment to local craft, arts, and emerging local enterprises.

The flexibility and convenience of hybrid work are also important to us. We strive to create an ideal mix of in-person and remote work for our teams, with a target of working in the office from Tuesday through Thursday.

All staff at Opsis receive a living wage, complemented by an excellent package of benefits, including paid time off, paid holidays, and comprehensive insurance covering healthcare, vision, dental, life, and disability. For more information, please review our benefits page.

Opsis Design Culture

We aspire to realize buildings that work, inspire and express beauty through construction, composition and form, materiality and craftsmanship with attention to detail. We learn by doing, using all the tools and technologies available to us in this search for the ideas. We share, analyze, discuss, challenge and debate all ideas within the safe, respectful and open environment of the Opsis studio. As a studio we grow and learn from each other through project critique sessions, firm-wide meetings, continuing education sessions, webinars, lunch presentations, and conferences.

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 Top Ten award.

Our practice embraces social justice in our day-to-day operations and in the built environment, creating a diverse, multicultural and inclusive atmosphere in both our practice and our design work, providing and nurturing a healthy culture of trust within our firm, and fostering a working environment where all employees are joyful, motivated, and connected to our purpose and values. We are a JUST™ Organization and welcome review of our label.

Explore our site 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.

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter, resume and portfolio to: Employment@opsisarch.com

We kindly ask that you do not include a photo of yourself or include personal details such as nationality, age, marital status, etc. when applying.