Interior Design Associate (Job #ANGA2026)

Goodwyn Mills Cawood LLC•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 position develops design plans, presentations, construction documents, specifications, and furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) and lighting packages. It also supports project coordination and construction administration, including site visits, bidding, installation, and quality control.

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.
LEED and WELL certificates.

Responsibilities

Develop and present block and space plans using Revit or Illustrator for approvals throughout project phases.
Develop color and finish boards using Bluebeam and PowerPoint, and create construction documents and specifications using Revit and AutoCAD.
Develop and coordinate FFE and lighting packages, and assist with bidding and installation.
Manage document control, review contract scopes, and maintain project records.
Oversee installation of design elements and conduct client site visits for due diligence and documentation.
Visit project sites to check progress.
Assist project managers with punch list reviews during construction administration, and document design proposals and contracts in writing and presentations.
Manage project schedules, budgets, design task completion, 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 solutions using innovative 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.
Use hand drawings, 3D software rendering, and graphic presentation skills to communicate design intent.