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S-Squared, Inc. · 2 days ago

Intermediate Interior Designer (Interior Design Manager)

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

S-Squared, Inc. is a trusted Bay Area design firm known for innovative thinking and exceptional service. They are seeking an Interior Design Manager to lead the design of custom residential projects, ensuring seamless integration across various design disciplines.

Architecture & Planning

Responsibilities

Leading the interior design of custom residential projects

Collaborating closely with a Project Manager

Leading space planning and design concept development

Creating functional, thoughtful, and highly refined interiors

Developing design layouts

Selecting FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment)

Producing detailed construction documentation

Coordinating with architecture, landscape, and furnishings teams to ensure seamless integration across all design disciplines and consistency of design intent from concept through construction

Qualification

Interior designAutoCADSketchup/LayoutTime managementEmotional intelligenceG SuiteBluebeamNCIDQ certificationInnovative design skillsCollaboration

Required

Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence, self awareness, and the ability to regulate responses in a high pressure or ambiguous situation

Receives feedback with openness and curiosity

Able to balance client desires with design integrity, budget realities, and technical constraints

Builds trust through consistency, follow-through, and clear expectations

Contributes positively to team culture and understands their role within a larger, multidisciplinary firm

Innovative design skills and knowledge of vendors and materials

Lead multiple residential projects of varying complexities, styles, and sizes

Excellent time management skills and able to effectively work under time pressure

Expert use of AutoCAD, Sketchup/Layout. Experience with G Suite and Bluebeam

Open and comfortable adopting new uses of AI to benefit project outcomes

Preferred

NCIDQ

Company

S-Squared, Inc.

Providing architectural services to clients all over the Bay Area since 1996, Studio S Squared Architecture has established a reputation for a high level of customer service and creative yet practical design solutions.

Founded in 1996

San Jose, California, US

2-10 employees

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Leadership Team

Eugene H. Sakai, AIA, LEED AP

Cofounder/Partner/CEO

JOSE F. ARES ABAJO

Architectural Design Director / Partner

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