[Hiring] Interior Designer III @CannonDesign

Role Description

This intermediate-level position will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team and will collaborate with design and technical leadership and be an integral part of project teams. Under the direct supervision of designated project leadership, the primary responsibilities will include the following:

• Under the guidance of a Senior Interior Designer, lead the development of the project’s goals through all project phases (Programming Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration).
• Evaluate client needs; analyze and effectively document design objectives and spatial requirements with a focus on furniture planning and design.
• Research, evaluate and coordinate furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE) throughout all phases of interior design work, as required.
• Coordinate design work, standards and code compliance within the team under limited direction from Senior Interior Designer. Coordinate with other disciplines, including architecture, engineering and consultants.
• Responsible for development of the design of interior spaces with a focus on furniture design to include floor plans, pattern designs, elevations, details, room finishes etc.
• Independently evaluate and select materials; consult with vendors.
• Produce drawings in conformance with project time, budget and quality constraints.
• Assist in project planning and follow through of work plans/budgeting.
• Assist in and lead client meetings, as requested.
• Mentor and supervise less experienced interior design staff.
• Assist and/or lead “lessons learned” sessions.
• Follow and maintain CannonDesign drawing standards.
• Participate in construction administration activities, including site visits, review of submittals and shop drawings, and conducting punch list. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
• Actively participate in and promote design leadership within the practice.
• Assist in marketing campaigns as requested.
• May perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or relevant field required.
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience required.
• Relevant furniture planning, specification, and procurement experience strongly preferred.
• A strong furniture/interior design portfolio demonstrating planning, specification, and implementation experience is preferred.
• Current NCIDQ certification is preferred.
• Must be design focused.
• Must be an independent thinker.
• Must be analytical.
• Must possess a working knowledge and experience, while still acquiring higher level knowledge.
• Strong creative design portfolio is essential as are strong communication, teamwork, presentation, graphics, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite required.
• Travel as required.

Requirements

• The salary range for this position is $68,265 to $85,285 annually.
• This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting.
• We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position.
• Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
• We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances.
• We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs.
• For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at CannonDesign Benefits .
• Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

Company Description

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.