Designer I – Interior Design, Architecture

Jobtailor; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ballinger is seeking an entry-level to junior Interior Designer to contribute to healthcare, academic, and workplace projects. You will assist in programming, schematic design, and construction documentation while producing 3D renderings and supporting material research.

The role emphasizes sustainable, human-centered design, collaboration across disciplines, and evolving knowledge of project types with opportunities for field surveys and 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, visual communication, and relevant academic or professional work.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications; knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape.

Responsibilities

• Support development of thoughtful, functional, sustainable, and human-centered environments across healthcare, academic, research, and workplace projects.
• Contribute to design, documentation, visualization, materials and furniture research, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Participate in programming, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, construction documentation, and construction administration activities.
• Research materials, finishes, furnishings, lighting, products, precedents, sustainability, wellness, accessibility, and applicable codes.
• Produce 3D renderings; pick up redlines in documentation sets.
• Assist with furniture, furnishings and equipment selection, documentation, budgeting support, and coordination.

Skills

Interior Design Principles

Adobe Creative Suite

Revit

AutoCAD

3D Rendering

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Enscape

Job description

• Support development of thoughtful, functional, sustainable, and human-centered environments across healthcare, academic, research, and workplace projects
• Contribute to design, documentation, visualization, materials and furniture research, and interdisciplinary coordination
• Participate in programming, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, construction documentation, and construction administration activities
• Research materials, finishes, furnishings, lighting, products, precedents, sustainability, wellness, accessibility, and applicable codes
• Produce 3D renderings
• Pick up redlines in documentation sets
• Assist with furniture, furnishings and equipment selection, documentation, budgeting support, and coordination
• Interface and coordinate with other disciplines
• Develop knowledge of Ballinger’s healthcare, academic/lab/research, and corporate/workspace project types
• Travel for surveys and field/site visits during construction as project requirements dictate
• Assist with maintenance of firm standards

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
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, or other modeling software applications
• Foundation in interior design principles, including space planning, color, materials, furnishings, lighting, detailing, and visual communication
• Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to take direction within a larger team
• Interest in sustainable design, wellness, furniture, material performance, inclusive design, and the user experience
• Portfolio submission required for consideration
• NCIDQ eligibility, LEED Green Associate, WELL AP, or other relevant credentials welcomed but not required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in interior design principles, including space planning, materials, furnishings, and lighting, while effectively communicating design ideas through graphics and visualization. Possesses a strong foundation in sustainable design and user experience, supported by relevant software skills and a professional portfolio.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Interior Design Principles
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Revit
• AutoCAD
• Sustainable Design

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Space Planning
• Color Theory
• Materials Research
• Furnishings Selection
• 3D Rendering
• Construction Documentation
• Visual Communication
• Detailing

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Ability to Take Direction

Certifications & Qualifications

• NCIDQ Eligibility
• LEED Green Associate
• WELL AP

Industry Keywords

• Healthcare Design
• Academic Design
• Research Facilities
• Workplace Design
• User Experience

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• SketchUp
• Enscape