Shapiro & Company Architects is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to lead multifamily interior projects that are design-driven, market-aware, and experience-focused. We are looking for a designer with strong creative instincts, refined taste, and the ability to translate vision into spaces that feel memorable, intentional, and distinctly aligned with each development’s identity.

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This role is focused exclusively on multifamily interiors — including luxury, market-rate, mixed-use, and affordable housing communities — and offers the opportunity to shape projects from early concept through installation. From amenity spaces and leasing environments to unit interiors and finish strategies, you will help define how residents experience a community and how a project positions itself within the market.

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You will work closely with leadership, developers, architects, consultants, and vendors while helping guide the overall design direction of the studio’s multifamily work. This is an opportunity for a designer who wants meaningful creative influence, high-level collaboration, and the ability to produce work that is both visually compelling and strategically impactful.

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We are looking for someone who is equally conceptual and technical — a designer who can lead with ideas, execute with precision, and elevate the quality of every project they touch.

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Responsibilities

Design Leadership & Project Execution

• Lead multifamily interior design efforts through all phases of design and documentation

• Develop design concepts, finish palettes, material selections, amenity space designs, and unit interior packages

• Produce and oversee high-quality presentations, renderings, mood boards, and design documentation

• Coordinate interior design intent with project teams, consultants, vendors, and clients

• Ensure design deliverables align with project goals, schedules, budgets, and Firm standards

• Oversee interior detailing, millwork design, finish coordination, and technical execution

• Support FF&E selection, specification, procurement, and installation processes

• Anticipate design challenges proactively and develop thoughtful, buildable solutions

• Maintain awareness of multifamily market trends, resident expectations, durability standards, ADA/Fair Housing requirements, and operational considerations

• Review and check code compliance applicable to each project and ensure we are meeting building, zoning, and accessibility requirements in conjunction with the architecture and interiors teams

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Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with clients through responsiveness, professionalism, and design excellence

• Translate client goals, target demographics, and market positioning into cohesive and compelling design solutions

• Lead client presentations and communicate design intent clearly and confidently

• Manage feedback and revisions with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach

• Support a seamless and engaging client experience throughout the project lifecycle

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Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor and support junior designers through guidance, collaboration, and technical oversight

• Foster a creative, positive, and collaborative studio environment

• Encourage strong design thinking, attention to detail, and professional growth within the team

• Assist in developing design standards, workflows, and best practices

• Support recruitment and team development efforts as needed

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Studio Contribution & Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, consultants, and leadership teams to support successful project delivery

• Contribute to the overall quality, consistency, and innovation of the Firm’s design work

• Participate in design reviews, internal critiques, and strategic project discussions

• Explore evolving materials, trends, visualization tools, and design technologies to enhance project outcomes

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Marketing & Business Development

• Lead business development activities, contribute to proposals, presentations, and marketing materials through strong visual storytelling

• Help represent the Firm’s multifamily design capabilities through project imagery, presentations, and client interactions

• Support relationship-building efforts with clients, consultants, vendors, and industry partners

• Represent the Firm professionally at industry events and networking opportunities

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Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of professional interior design experience, with significant multifamily project experience required

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from an accredited program preferred

• NCIDQ certification preferred

• Strong portfolio demonstrating multifamily interior design experience, including amenity spaces, leasing environments, corridors, and residential unit interiors

• Advanced proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and visualization tools

• Strong understanding of materials, detailing, building systems, codes, ADA/Fair Housing requirements, and construction coordination

• Excellent presentation, communication, organization, and leadership skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

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Why Join Shapiro & Company Architects

• Opportunity to lead impactful, design-driven multifamily projects across diverse markets

• Collaborative studio environment focused on creativity, mentorship, and professional growth

• Direct involvement with clients, leadership, and project visioning

• A growing, award-winning firm with a strong reputation for thoughtful design and long-term client relationships

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This position is available remotely in Dallas, Texas, with the expectation of transitioning to an in-office presence as the Dallas location becomes more established. Alternatively, the position may be based in Memphis, Tennessee, as a fully in-office role.