Senior Designer Job at FORGE, San Jose, CA

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  • FORGE
  • San Jose, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Designer

FORGE is seeking a Senior Designer with the vision and leadership to shape exceptional workplace environments. This role blends conceptual design talent with team mentorship, client engagement, and technical oversight. If you're passionate about translating stakeholder goals into inspired, buildable spaces—we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the full design process: visioning through construction
  • Oversee programming, space planning, and FF&E development
  • Direct internal teams and guide design deliverables
  • Present ideas and advocate design concepts to clients
  • Mentor junior staff and review team work for quality
  • Participate in stakeholder interviews and strategy sessions
  • Support drawing documentation, technical detailing, and submittal reviews
  • Collaborate on budget, schedules, and project performance
  • Help win new work by participating in proposal and interview efforts

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in commercial interior architecture
  • Expertise in design development, space planning, and stakeholder alignment
  • Strong ability to manage projects and lead design teams
  • Deep knowledge of building systems, codes, and technical documentation
  • Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
  • Confidence in client-facing roles and internal mentoring
  • Ability to balance big-picture vision with precise execution

What Sets FORGE Apart

At FORGE, we don’t just design spaces—we design stakeholder experiences. Whether shaping a ground-up campus or reimagining a high-rise interior, we take a consultative, human-centered approach that delivers smart, beautiful, and buildable solutions. Our firm blends architecture, interiors, branding, and strategy in one seamless process—led by teams who trust, respect, and learn from each other.

We’re proud partners in the ONE Global Design network and are deeply committed to equity, creativity, and long-term professional growth.

Benefits & Perks

  • Hybrid Work & Flexibility: Work remotely and on-site with a flex-friendly schedule
  • 401(k)
  • Professional Development: Mentorship, FORGE U education series, stipends for events and certifications
  • Licensing Support: Paid dues, licensing fees, and exam support
  • Pre-Tax Plans: Commuter benefits and dependent care FSAs
  • Tech & Equipment: Laptop and $100 home office stipend

Job Tags

Work at office, Remote work, Home office, Flexible hours,

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