Interior Design Associate (Job #ANGA2026)

Goodwyn Mills Cawood•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is seeking an Interior Design Associate to contribute to projects that shape the communities it serves. The role collaborates with professionals across disciplines and builds relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors. The associate develops design plans and presentations, coordinates design packages and technical solutions, and supports projects through construction administration. The position is performed in an office and in the field, with project-specific travel of up to 5%.

Requirements

Master’s degree in architecture or a closely related field of study.
One year of experience in a commercial interior design studio.
One year of experience in interior design for infrastructure and logistics buildings, healthcare facilities, and county courthouses.
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Enscape, Twinmotion, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Revu Bluebeam, dRofus, and Visispecs.
Proficiency in architectural design, digital modeling and documentation, building code research, and sustainability standards.
Knowledge of building codes.

Nice To Haves

LEED and WELL certificates.

Responsibilities

Develop and present block and space plans using Revit or Illustrator for project phases and approvals.
Develop color and finish boards using Bluebeam and PowerPoint, and use Revit and AutoCAD to develop construction documents and specifications.
Develop and coordinate furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) and lighting packages, and assist with bidding and installation.
Maintain project document control, review contract scopes, and maintain project records for current and future use.
Oversee installation of design elements and conduct client site visits for due diligence and documentation; visit sites to check project progress.
Assist project managers with punch list reviews during construction administration and document design proposals and contracts in writing and presentations.
Manage project schedule adherence, budget, completion of design tasks, and design quality; communicate effectively with internal and external clients.
Review design and content changes and collaborate with architects and interior designers to develop design ideas through problem solving and design best practices.
Coordinate with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet project objectives.
Direct consultant coordination, including MEP, structural, AV/IT, lighting, and sustainability, and ensure integrated technical solutions.
Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, address technical issues, and maintain quality control during construction.
Communicate design intent graphically using hand drawings, 3D software rendering, and graphic presentation skills.