Designer I- Interior Design Architecture

Ballinger; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Medical

Dental

Prescription

Wellness

FSA/HSA

EAP

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

401(k) plan

Commuter benefits

Paid holidays

PTO

Volunteer events

Fresh fruit & yogurt

Job summary

Ballinger, based in Philadelphia, seeks an entry‑level Interior Designer to join our team. The role emphasizes design thinking, space planning, and documentation for health care, academic, and corporate projects.

You will develop skills in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and visualization tools while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and participating in site visits as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Interior Design or Architecture.
• Entry level to 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Portfolio demonstrating design thinking and visual communication.
• NCIDQ eligibility, LEED Green Associate, WELL AP, or other credentials welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research related to materials, finishes, furnishings, lighting, products, precedents, sustainability, wellness, accessibility, and applicable codes.
• Produce 3D renderings.
• Pick up redlines in a documentation set.
• Assist with furniture, furnishings and equipment selection, documentation, budgeting support, and coordination.
• Interface and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Develop knowledge of Ballinger’s project types (health care, academic/lab/research, corporate/workspace).
• Travel as project requirements dictate for surveys and field/site visits during construction.
• Assist with maintenance of firm standards.

Skills

Interior design principles

Space planning

Visualization

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

At Ballinger, we are passionate about complex challenges and real-world problem-solving. Design challenges come in all shapes and sizes, and the ones we prefer test us as design professionals. We seek out complex projects with big impact because they require us to ask tough questions, synthesize data, and push past the boundaries of existing answers into the realm of innovative solutions. Ballinger team members thrive on those challenges because our clients do, too: our work for them enables their ambitious endeavors in science and medicine, research and government, manufacturing, and technology. Ballinger welcomes ambition with career development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities. Here ideas will always be more important than hierarchy because they result in buildings as transformative as the missions they serve.

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct research related to materials, finishes, furnishings, lighting, products, precedents, sustainability, wellness, accessibility, and applicable codes
• Produce 3D renderings
• Pick up redlines in a documentation set
• Assist with furniture, furnishings and equipment selection, documentation, budgeting support, and coordination
• Interface and coordinate with other disciplines
• Develop knowledge of Ballinger’s project types (health care, academic/lab/research, corporate/workspace) through on-the-job experience, repetition, and scalability of tasks and responsibilities
• Travel as project requirements dictate for surveys and field/site visits during construction
• Assist with maintenance of firm standards

Technical/Professional Skills

• Demonstrate foundation in interior design principles, including space planning, color, materials, furnishings, lighting, detailing, and visual communication
• Interpersonal skills combined with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas
• Attention to detail
• Ability to take direction within a larger team
• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, or other modeling software applications

• Interest in sustainable design, wellness, furniture, material performance, inclusive design, and the user experience

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Interior Design or Architecture
• Entry level to 3 years of relevant work experience
• Portfolio demonstrating design thinking, visual communication, and relevant academic or professional work.
• NCIDQ eligibility, LEED Green Associate, WELL AP, or other relevant credentials are welcomed but not required.

Please include a link to your Portfolio when applying. Applicationsmustinclude a Portfolio submission for consideration.

It is the policy of Ballinger to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hairstyle/texture), religion, color, citizenship, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ballinger prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

Ballinger's Approach

Our interdisciplinary teams collaborate on solutions that require a synthesis of disciplines. We believe integrating architecture, planning, interior design and engineering is key to achieving excellence in the design of transformative environments. We were one of the first firms to merge the disciplines into a professional practice. At Ballinger, architectural and interior designers work collaboratively and creatively with planners and engineers. Our range of skills, perspectives and experiences, directed toward a common goal, produces ground-breaking outcomes.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Medical
• Dental
• Prescription
• Wellness
• FSA/HSA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parent Leave
• 401(k) plan
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Community Volunteer Events
• fresh fruit and yogurt provided every morning in the office.

Location

This role is based in our Philadelphia, PA headquarters at 1650 Arch Street with three (3) days per week in office and a flexible, hybrid work schedule. Occasional travel, less than ten percent, to client sites (<10%) may be required