Senior Interior Designer

Why Chinburg?

Founded by Eric Chinburg in 1987, Chinburg is a dynamic and growing company based in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire with projects and properties in NH, ME, and VT. Over four decades, the company has evolved from a small business into one of the most trusted names in quality development, building, renovation, construction management, and property management. Chinburg’s success is rooted in building strong relationships with customers, employees, and business partners alike.

Chinburg is known for its innovative development philosophy and commitment to incorporating best practices, including a strong focus on green building principles. Our expanding team includes professionals from diverse educational backgrounds. In recent years, we have welcomed top talent from respected institutions such as Northeastern University, Wentworth Institute of Technology, the University of New Hampshire, and MIT. On our team, we have experienced professionals from various industries and trade certifications. We have a strong focus on professional development.

At our core, Chinburg remains a family-founded business, and we continue to embrace new employees as part of our extended family. We value individuals who bring warmth and confidence, along with grit and determination, to our team.

Position Summary

The Senior Interior Designer plays a pivotal role in expressing and elevating the Chinburg brand across a wide range of market sectors. Working in close partnership with the Director of Commercial Design, this position helps shape cohesive, thoughtful environments that reflect both creative vision and strategic business objectives.

As a collaborative contributor, the Senior Interior Designer collaborates with developers, clients, architects, vendors, and construction teams to align design excellence with project performance. They contribute actively to problem‑solving, ideation, and design refinement, helping to strengthen the collective design voice of the organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Participate in meetings with developers, clients, architects, engineers, and vendors to collaboratively guide interior and exterior design decisions, selections, and finishes.

• Prepare and present creative, strategic design solutions through construction documents, sketches, renderings, mood boards, and schedules.
• Collaborate with A/E/C partners to develop coordinated construction documents and ensure compliance with life‑safety and building codes.
• Propose selections and finishes—including lighting, furniture, and décor—that support project vision, brand standards, and budget.
• Work with the Purchasing Coordinator to obtain quotes, place orders, schedule deliveries, and support interior staging.
• Plan and participate in the staging and installation of furniture and décor.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop wayfinding and signage packages that reinforce cohesive brand integration.
• Partner with the design team to continually refine and elevate Chinburg’s brand standards.
• Contribute to maintaining and improving design studio standard operating procedures.
• Conduct field measurements and develop existing‑conditions drawings as needed.
• Support team growth by mentoring junior designers and interns when appropriate.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit (both preferred), Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.

• Ability to generate thoughtful, innovative design solutions across all project phases, grounded in program requirements, budget, and client goals, with the flexibility to pivot as needed.
• Experience reviewing and managing design development documents, construction drawings, and shop drawings for accuracy and completeness.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to clearly articulate design concepts to clients and internal teams.
• Experience collaborating with A/E/C teams across commercial, hospitality, multifamily, and residential sectors.
• Solid understanding of design fundamentals, construction methods, materials, and detailing.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative, interdisciplinary, client‑focused environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Positive, flexible, team‑oriented mindset.
• Passion for design, strong visual sensibility, and the ability to guide project teams toward shared success.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to manage projects independently while staying aligned with team objectives.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BFA or BS) in Interior Design or Architecture
• 5–10 years of related commercial interior design experience

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. This job description does not represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills assigned to this position. This position description is not intended as and does not create a contract of employment between the company and any individual employee. The company reserves the right to change this position description at any time within its sole discretion.

Equal Opportunities:

Chinburg is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take unbiased action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or ability status. Our methods for hiring include ensuring that all available opportunities are fairly promoted — via online globally available channels — in a manner accessible to all potential applicants.