Job Title: Lead Interior Designer Supervisor: Principal
GMA Architects is a community of designers and architects in Eugene and Portland, Oregon working collaboratively to Make Better.
At GMA, Interior Designers work on a variety of project types and sizes including public, hospitality, healthcare, housing, and education. We foster a hands-on studio culture that values environmental and social responsibility, transparency, and commitment to quality design and quality service. As Lead interior designer you will take a leadership role within the office by providing creative direction on projects and helping to guide and mentor project teams to deliver personalized, well-intentioned spaces, and experiences.
The description below outlines the general qualities we are looking for in a Lead Interior Designer. However, we are most interested in candidates with the ambition to contribute to a common vision of inclusion, meaningful design, humility, and collaboration. We encourage applicants with any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and/or relevant transferable skills from a variety of sources to apply.
Location: Eugene, Oregon
Preferred start date: June 1st, 2026 (flexible)
Compensation: Commensurate with experience; includes benefits and personal time
Application requirements
Cover letter (may be included in application email text)
Resume (limit 1MB)
Portfolio, work samples, or website (limit 12MB)
Send application materials and/or any questions to info@gma-arch.com.
We ask candidates not to include headshots in their application materials.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's or Master’s degree from an accredited program, or equivalent professional experience
5-10 years of industry experience in an architect's office preferred, candidates with more or less experience will be considered
Experience with Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office Suite
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to understand design problems and quickly work through design iterations
Provide clear project oversight and guide project team members from initial concepts through Construction Administration
Thorough understanding of material and furniture selection, detailing, and specification for diverse project types
Competence with space planning and code
Collaborate with consultants to meet design and technical goals
Ability to communicate design concepts in a compelling way through client-facing presentations, writing, and visual means
Ensure client satisfaction through cohesive, thoughtful, and enduring designs that align with client’s goals, budget, and timeline
Knowledge and continued interest in industry standards and trends, best practices, and codes/regulations
Self-motivated with strong organization and time management skills
Be an active listener and work collaboratively on project teams; foster a community design culture
Professional Development
GMA Architects works with employees to provide career opportunities based on individual goals. As a firm we will support candidates in their endeavours to grow professionally, expand the practice into new sectors, support individual’s path towards licensure, and other professional aspirations.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Compensated community service days
Healthcare
Generous and flexible paid time off
Retirement savings plan
Bonus opportunities
Opportunities for personal and professional development
