Designer II – Interior Design Architecture

Jobtailor; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ballinger seeks an Interior Designer to contribute to thoughtful, human-centered environments across healthcare, academic, research, and workplace projects. The role covers programming, schematic and design development, space planning, and documentation, with emphasis on sustainability and accessibility. Portfolio required.

The designer collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, mentors juniors, and travels to project sites as needed, advancing knowledge of Ballinger’s project types.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Participate in programming, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, construction documentation, and construction administration
• Conduct and synthesize research related to materials, finishes, furnishings, lighting, products, precedents, sustainability, wellness, accessibility, and applicable codes
• Develop design studies, test fits, diagrams, presentation materials, finish palettes, furniture concepts, and 3D renderings
• Pick up and generate redlines in documentation sets
• Produce and coordinate finish plans, reflected ceiling plans, interior elevations, details, and schedules
• Contribute to furniture planning, product evaluation, specification, budgeting support, procurement coordination, and installation or punch-list activities
• Travel for surveys and field/site visits during construction as project requirements dictate
• Create and maintain Firm technical standards
• Provide mentorship and share knowledge
• Interface and coordinate with other disciplines
• Develop knowledge of Ballinger’s project types through on-the-job experience and increasing responsibility

Skills

Space Planning

Materials Research

Construction Documentation

3D Rendering

Detailing

Visual Communication

Schematic Design

Design Development

Furniture Planning

Budgeting Support

Education

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

Working towards licensure or NCIDQ certification

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Enscape

Microsoft Office Suite

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
• Conduct and synthesize research related to materials, finishes, furnishings, lighting, products, precedents, sustainability, wellness, accessibility, and applicable codes
• Develop design studies, test fits, diagrams, presentation materials, finish palettes, furniture concepts, and 3D renderings
• Pick up and generate redlines in documentation sets
• Produce and coordinate finish plans, reflected ceiling plans, interior elevations, details, and schedules
• Contribute to furniture planning, product evaluation, specification, budgeting support, procurement coordination, and installation or punch-list activities
• Provide mentorship and share knowledge
• Interface and coordinate with other disciplines
• Develop knowledge of Ballinger’s project types through on-the-job experience and increasing responsibility
• Travel for surveys and field/site visits during construction as project requirements dictate
• Create and maintain Firm technical standards

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Interior Design or Architecture
• 3+ years of relevant work experience
• Portfolio demonstrating design thinking, visual communication, and relevant academic or professional work
• Working towards licensure or NCIDQ certification
• Foundation in interior design principles, including space planning, color, materials, furnishings, lighting, detailing, and visual communication
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Graphics and visualization skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to independently generate design solutions and provide direction to other team members
• Ability to take direction within a larger team
• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, or other modeling software applications
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Interest in sustainable design, wellness, furniture, material performance, inclusive design, and the user experience
• LEED Green Associate, WELL AP, or other relevant credentials welcomed but not required
• Portfolio submission required for consideration

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in interior design principles, including space planning, materials, furnishings, and lighting, while effectively utilizing design software such as Revit and Adobe Creative Suite. Strong ability to produce detailed documentation and coordinate interdisciplinary efforts in various project types.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Interior Design Principles
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Working Knowledge of Revit
• 3+ Years of Relevant Work Experience
• NCIDQ Certification Pursuit

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Space Planning
• Materials Research
• Construction Documentation
• 3D Rendering
• Detailing
• Visual Communication
• Schematic Design
• Design Development
• Furniture Planning
• Budgeting Support

Soft Skills

• Excellent Verbal Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Ability to Take Direction
• Mentorship

Certifications & Qualifications

• NCIDQ Certification Pursuit
• LEED Green Associate
• WELL AP

Industry Keywords

• Sustainable Design
• Human-Centered Design
• Interdisciplinary Coordination
• User Experience
• Accessibility

Tools & Technologies

• Revit
• AutoCAD
• SketchUp
• Enscape
• Microsoft Office Suite