Interior Design - Interior Design Staff

Progressive Companies • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

This role focuses on producing coordinated, presentation-ready design deliverables. The Interior Design Staff will create and coordinate contract drawing sets using Revit or AutoCAD, assist in selecting furniture, fixtures, and finishes, and prepare renderings and presentation materials using SketchUp, Photoshop, and InDesign for client design reviews. The position also involves acting as a liaison between the design team and clients, attending site visits, communicating design ideas, and reporting deviations to the Project Manager. A key aspect of the role is building a foundation in codes, sustainability, and QA/QC, including developing an understanding of building codes, LEED and universal design guidelines, and contributing to quality assurance processes. The role encourages progress toward NCIDQ certification and proficiency in firm standards. The goal is to grow as a collaborative, client-focused team member, participating in professional development and staying current on industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or equivalent in education and experience required for professional certification.
• 0-5 years of post-graduate interior design professional experience.
• Working toward certification with strong commitment to continuous learning.
• Must be committed to Interior Design Staff passing the National Council of Interior Design Qualification Examination (NCIDQ).
• Competent in Revit/AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign that displays a creative talent in conceptual design and rendering.
• Competent technical, written and oral communication skills, including preparing for and performing presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook required.

Responsibilities

• Produce coordinated, presentation-ready design deliverables.
• Create and coordinate contract drawing sets using Revit or AutoCAD.
• Assist in selecting furniture, fixtures, and finishes.
• Prepare renderings and presentation materials using SketchUp, Photoshop, and InDesign for client design reviews.
• Act as a reliable liaison between the design team and clients.
• Attend site visits and field reviews.
• Communicate design ideas clearly to clients and project teams.
• Report schedule or budget deviations to the Project Manager in a timely manner.
• Develop a working understanding of applicable building codes, LEED and universal design guidelines.
• Contribute to the team's quality assurance/quality control process on assigned projects.
• Build proficiency in the firm's Revit/CAD standards and documentation process.
• Maintain active progress toward passing the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exams.
• Participate in "Lessons Learned" sessions and professional development activities.
• Stay current on furnishings trends.
• Bring initiative to new responsibilities as your skills and confidence grow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level