Senior Interior Architect (Chambers + Chambers)

Senior Interior Architect
Chambers & Chambers Architecture
Location: Mill Valley
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 15+ Years

About Chambers & Chambers

Chambers & Chambers Architecture is a design-driven architecture firm specializing in luxury residential projects. We are seeking an experienced Senior Interior Architect to join our growing team and lead the development, documentation, and coordination of Interior Architecture across a portfolio of high-end residential work. This role is ideal for a highly organized, technically sophisticated, and design-focused professional who enjoys collaborating across disciplines while maintaining ownership of project delivery and construction documentation.

Position Overview

The Senior Interior Architect will be responsible for leading the development, documentation, and coordination of Interior Architecture packages from Concept Design through Construction Administration. This individual will own the complete Interior Architecture drawing set, ensuring that all design intent is fully documented, coordinated, and executed to the highest standard.

Working closely with the Architectural team and the FF&E Department, the Senior Interior Architect will lead project delivery for the entire Interior Architecture scope, including space planning, finish selections, millwork design, lighting coordination, plumbing coordination, appliance integration, hardware coordination, and construction detailing.

This is a project leadership role that requires exceptional technical expertise, coordination with consultants, and experience in construction documentation. The position will work alongside a dedicated FF&E team who will oversee furnishings, procurement, specifications, and installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the complete Interior Architecture drawing package from Concept Design through Construction Administration.
• Lead project-specific Interior Architecture design and technical execution.
• Develop and manage comprehensive construction documentation packages, including:
  
  • Space Planning
  • Interior Elevations
  • Millwork Design and Detailing
  • Finish Plans and Schedules (Selecting Finishes, Plumbing Fixtures, Hardware)
  • Reflected Ceiling Plans
  • Lighting Coordination
  • Plumbing Fixture Coordination
  • Appliance Coordination
  • Hardware Coordination
  • Construction Details
• Lead coordination between Architecture, Interior Architecture, FF&E, Lighting, MEP, Structural, and specialty consultants to ensure a fully integrated design solution.
• Review and coordinate consultant drawings for consistency, quality, and constructibility.
• Lead client presentations, design reviews, and project meetings.
• Maintain quality control standards throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Assist in developing Interior Architecture standards, drawing templates, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Interior Architecture
• 15+ years of professional experience in luxury residential projects.
• Strong technical detailing and construction documentation expertise.
• Extensive experience producing complete construction document packages and coordinating consultants.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods, materials, detailing, and building systems.
• Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within highly collaborative architecture and design environments.
• Experience coordinating closely with FF&E teams and procurement departments.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and leading project teams.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who combines strong design sensibility with exceptional technical expertise. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver, collaborative team member, and experienced project leader capable of independently managing Interior Architecture from concept through construction.
This role is best suited for an individual who enjoys technical design, consultant coordination, documentation excellence, and working as part of an integrated Architecture and FF&E team.