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Interior Designer II

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson
United States, Virginia, Virginia Beach
4525 Main Street (Show on map)
Nov 06, 2026
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms. Position summary: The Interior Designer II leads and coordinates interior design efforts across all phases of a project, from programming and concept development through construction administration, on moderate to large projects. Working collaboratively with project managers, discipline leads, consultants, and clients, this role develops innovative and functional design solutions while assuming responsibility for design quality, technical accuracy, and project deliverables. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Design Phase Execution: Performs and coordinates interior design services from programming through construction administration Technical Support: Assists with interior design production and technical coordination for assigned projects under the overall direction of the Project Manager or lead design professional Space Planning: Supports space planning, design development, and interior layout solutions that balance client goals, functionality, code requirements, and design intent FF&E Documentation: Specifications, including the selection and coordination of materials, furnishings, and equipment Quality Coordination: Supports discipline-level QA/QC to resolve constructability and documentation issues before submittals Construction Administration & Field Coordination: Supports lead design professional in bidding and construction administration activities, including addenda, bid evaluations, shop drawing reviews, submittals, and RFIs. Participates in site visits, monitors construction progress, coordinates with contractors and project teams, and resolves design and documentation issues to support successful project delivery Presentation Delivery: Prepares and delivers design presentations and visual materials for both internal teams and external clients Collaborative Design: Works closely with project managers, discipline leads, and consultants to deliver coordinated solutions Business Development Support: Contributes to proposal development, project interviews, and design narratives as needed Professional Growth: Mentors junior design staff to support skill development and effective project execution Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities Perform other related duties as assigned 6+ years of related professional experience Bachelor's or Master's in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or equivalent from a CIDA accredited program Proficient in Revit (BIM), Enscape (Rendering), and Adobe Creative Suite Proficient in code compliance- applicable building, accessibility, and life safety codes to design solutions and project documentation Qualifications Preferred LEED AP, WELL AP, or other specialized credentials Pursuit of NCIDQ certification is actively in process or has NCIDQ Certification Working Conditions Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.