Architectural/Interior Designer (1-3 yrs) - In-Person

Yankopolus Architecture and Design Studio, LLC; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Mentorship

Hands-on experience across design

Diverse project exposure

Professional growth

Collaborative studio environment

Community-focused projects

Job summary

Y Studio in Gainesville, Florida is seeking an Architectural Designer or Interior Designer with 1–3 years of professional experience to join our growing, design‑driven team. You will collaborate with the principal architect, develop drawings and models, and contribute across all project phases from concept through construction documentation, permitting, and site visits.

This is an in‑person role based in Gainesville.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related design discipline.
• 1–3 years of professional experience in an architecture or commercial interior design practice.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and SketchUp.
• Strong design sensibility, attention to detail, and graphic presentation skills.
• Experience preparing architectural or interior construction documents.
• Understanding of building materials, construction methods, and detailing.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a small team.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• Experience with commercial interiors, finish selections, millwork detailing, or FF&E is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to conceptual design, space planning, design development, and construction documentation.
• Develop architectural drawings, interior elevations, 3D models, renderings, and presentation materials.
• Assist with interior finish and material selections, custom millwork, cabinetry, and architectural detailing.
• Support furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) selections and specifications.
• Participate in site visits, field measurements, and existing conditions documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering consultants, vendors, and contractors.
• Assist with building code research, permitting, and agency coordination.
• Participate in client meetings and construction site visits.
• Collaborate with the team to develop thoughtful, creative, and technically sound design solutions.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or related design discipline

Tools

Autodesk Revit

SketchUp

Job description

Y Studio in Gainesville, Florida is seeking an Architectural Designer or Interior Designer with 1–3 years of professional experience to join our growing, design‑driven team. You will collaborate with the principal architect, develop drawings and models, and contribute across all project phases from concept through construction documentation, permitting, and site visits.

This is an in‑person role based in Gainesville.