Aspiring Interior Designer for Luxury Homes & Interiors

Archinect; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Annual bonus and incentives

Support for professional licensure and

LEED certification

Job summary

Sutro Architects in San Francisco is seeking a thoughtful Junior Interior Designer to join our studio, splitting time between interior design and architectural support.

You will work with our interiors lead, own interior design deliverables and procurement, while contributing to project teams across residential and select commercial work.

The role values curiosity, collaboration, and growth, with a flexible hybrid schedule and opportunities to mentor and be mentored.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture, interior architecture, and/or interior design from an accredited program.
• 0-3 years of practical experience in an architecture or interior design office.
• Experience or strong interest in residential interior design and architecture projects.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite required; Sketchup experience preferred.
• Candidates must reside in the San Francisco Bay Area and must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues, clients, and consultants to develop elegant, sustainable design solutions.
• Contribute to overall design concepts in coordination with senior staff and the principal, translating client goals into cohesive design directions.
• Prepare 3D models, renderings, and presentation materials that clearly communicate design intent.
• Participate in all project phases, from schematic design through construction documents and construction administration.
• Convert as-built drawings and models to in-house standards and assist with reviewing shop drawings and other submittals.
• Conduct design and FF&E research — fabrics, stone, tile, and finishes — referencing precedents and aesthetic direction for each project.
• Source and build relationships with showrooms and vendors, and manage the FF&E procurement process end-to-end.
• Coordinate sample pickups, shipping, and the interiors department’s sample library and assets.
• Prepare presentation graphics and design packets for interior design meetings and client reviews.
• Provide drafting and coordination support for architects and project managers on interior architectural finishes.
• Coordinate renderings with third-party rendering vendors.
• Represent Sutro Architects professionally in client- and vendor-facing settings.

Skills

Design-focused

Organizational skills

Procurement mindset

Technical capability

Aesthetic judgment

Professional presence

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture/interior architecture/interior design

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Job description

Sutro Architects in San Francisco is seeking a thoughtful Junior Interior Designer to join our studio, splitting time between interior design and architectural support.

You will work with our interiors lead, own interior design deliverables and procurement, while contributing to project teams across residential and select commercial work.

The role values curiosity, collaboration, and growth, with a flexible hybrid schedule and opportunities to mentor and be mentored.