Associate Interior Designer

Kate Bendewald Interior Design; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kate Bendewald Interior Design is seeking a full-time Residential Interior Designer with at least 2 years of professional experience. You will work closely with the Principal and Lead Designers to manage residential projects from concept through installation, balancing creativity with technical rigor.

In a small studio, you’ll be a versatile team member who tackles a wide range of tasks, from design development to procurement, ensuring clear client communication and on-time project delivery.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience as an interior designer.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp Pro or similar software, plus Adobe Creative Suite or Canva for presentations.
• Working knowledge of residential construction, finishes, materials and furniture sourcing.
• Strong technical skills and a sharp eye for detail.
• Strong organization, with the ability to manage several projects and deadlines at once.

Responsibilities

• Design development: develop concepts, mood boards, floor plans, elevations and furniture layouts; create 3D renderings; prepare detailed specifications and schedules; prepare client presentations; produce drawings and construction documents.

Skills

Interior design

Client communication

Project coordination

Portfolio

Education

Bachelor's degree in interior design

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp Pro

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Position | Interior Design Associate

About the role

We're hiring a full-time Residential Interior Designer with at least 2 years of professional experience. You'll work directly with the Principal Designer and Lead Designer to manage residential projects (new builds, remodels and full furnishing) from concept through installation. This role suits a designer who balances creativity with technical rigor and is ready to own more of each project.

We're a small studio, and everyone on the team is a bit of a Swiss Army knife. We're looking for someone curious, growth-minded and can-do, who sees no task as too small.

What you'll do

Design development

• Develop concepts, mood boards, floor plans, elevations and furniture layouts
• Develop 3D renderings to communicate design intent
• Select and prepare detailed specifications and schedules for finishes, lighting, plumbing and furnishings, plus custom millwork and window treatments
• Prepare client presentations
• Produce drawings and construction documents for contractors and trades

Project management

• Manage multiple residential projects at once, tracking timelines, budgets and next steps
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, builders, workrooms and installers
• Attend site visits, measure spaces and check work in progress against the design
• Help plan and lead installation and styling days

Procurement and client service

• Prepare requests for vendor quotes, then track and manage them
• Track orders, deliveries, backorders and damages, and resolve issues quickly
• Keep clients informed with clear, timely communication
• Maintain organized project files, drawings and specifications
  

Required qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience as an interior designer
• Bachelor's degree in interior design or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp Pro or similar software, plus Adobe Creative Suite or Canva for presentations
• Working knowledge of residential construction, finishes, materials and furniture sourcing
• Strong technical skills and a sharp eye for detail
• Strong organization, with the ability to manage several projects and deadlines at once
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication with clients and trades
• A portfolio showing completed or in-progress residential work
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for site visits and installs
  

Nice to have

• Experience with design business software such as Studio Designer, DesignFiles or Houzz Pro
• NCIDQ certification, or progress toward it
• Comfort using AI tools to speed up design and admin work