Design Coordinator, Interiors

HDR; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is looking for a Design Coordinator, Interiors in San Diego, California. The role primarily supports interior design for those not holding NCIDQ certification. Candidates should be fresh graduates aiming to meet required employment hours to sit for the NCIDQ exam, demonstrating solid design skills and knowledge of design basics.

This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate solid design thinking and knowledge of design fundamentals as shown in portfolio.
• Good oral and written communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interior design focusing on non-NCIDQ certificate holders.
• Present and explain design concepts to supervisors and peers.

Skills

Design thinking

Oral communication

Written communication

Team player

Self-starter

Knowledge of Revit

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture

Job description

In the role of a Design Coordinator, Interiors, we'll count on you to:

Have a broad brush that covers interior design focused employees who are not NCIDQ certificate holders. Generally this position is for individuals fresh out of college who are working to fulfill the required employment hours to sit for the NCIDQ examination. This individual must demonstrate solid design thinking and strong knowledge of design fundamentals as expressed by their college portfolio. S/he must possess good oral and written communication skills, and must be able to clearly present and explain a design concept to supervisors and peers. Having the ability to take direction from others and maintain a positive attitude is paramount, along with being a self-starter and team player. A strong desire to learn about and to progress through the interior design profession is critical.

Knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, the Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp/Rhino (or similar), Bluebeam and Microsoft Office is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• LEED Green Associate
• 3+ years of relevant experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
• Relevant internship experience

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Compensation

{San Diego, CA: $71,000 - $85,000} {Los Angeles, CA: $71,000 - $89,000}

Primary Location: United States-California-Los Angeles

Other Locations: United States-California-San Diego

Industry: Interiors

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Interiors

Job Posting: May 21, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.