Designer-Interiors-Entry Level

Moody Nolan; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation and Wellness Time

9 paid Holidays

Parental & Related Leaves of Absence

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401K Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Accident and Critical Illness Programs

Section 125 Premium Program

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Certification and Licensure Credit

Career Mentoring and Advancement

Transit and Parking Allowance

Job summary

Moody Nolan is seeking an entry-level interior designer with 1-5 years of experience to contribute to projects across multiple sectors in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. You will build strong design skills and support documentation under guidance.

The role covers workplace, higher education, K12, civic/cultural, multi-family and sports/recreation sectors, with a hybrid schedule in Columbus and occasional travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years professional design experience
• Bachelor's or master's degree in interior design or architecture from an accredited program (required)
• NCIDQ certification or track to certification (preferred)
• Strong conceptual and schematic design skills
• Strong design, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to clearly communicate design ideas through sketching or rendering
• Proficiency in Revit, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, SketchUp
• Ability to create and organize graphic presentations and materials
• Ability to assist in researching, selecting, and specifying materials and finishes
• Ability to assist with furniture selection
• Eagerness to continue education/learn
• Experience in researching, selecting, and specifying materials and finishes

Responsibilities

• Willingness to engage in a fast-paced, energetic, and collaborative team environment
• Proactive and willing to participate in ideation, research, presentation development, and documentation
• Support the design and documentation efforts on projects of various scales
• Develop and implement design concepts, finish palettes, and furniture selections with guidance
• Produce design and construction documents and coordinate specifications with guidance

Skills

Strong design

Sketching/rendering

Collaboration

Willingness to learn

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in interior design or architecture

Tools

Revit

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

SketchUp

Job description

We are seeking an entry-level designer with 1-5 years of interior design experience to work on projects across a variety of markets. This role is ideal for a beginning design professional with a strong track record of working on interior design efforts within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. The successful candidate will bring strong design and interior design skills, and a willingness to learn.

This position offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of market sectors, including workplace, higher education, K12, civic/cultural, multi-family, and sports/recreation projects.

Candidates in other office locations may be considered

Job Responsibilities

• Willingness to engage in a fast-paced, energetic, and collaborative team environment
• Proactive and willing to participate in ideation, research, presentation development, and documentation
• Support the design and documentation efforts on projects of various scales
• Develop and implement design concepts, finish palettes, and furniture selections with guidance
• Produce design and construction documents and coordinate specifications with guidance

Qualifications

• 1-5 years professional design experience
• Bachelor's or master's degree in interior design or architecture from an accredited program (required)
• NCIDQ certification or track to certification (preferred)
• Strong conceptual and schematic design skills
• Strong design, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to clearly communicate design ideas through sketching or rendering
• Proficiency in Revit, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, SketchUp
• Ability to create and organize graphic presentations and materials
• Ability to assist in researching, selecting, and specifying materials and finishes
• Ability to assist with furniture selection
• Eagerness to continue education/learn
• Experience in researching, selecting, and specifying materials and finishes

Additional Information

• Hybrid work schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week in the Columbus, OH office (or other Moody Nolan office if approved)
• Must be willing and able to travel as needed to support firmwide project priorities

Why Moody Nolan?

Our culture

Moody Nolan is a diverse workplace, founded on the principles of equity and inclusion. We believe the best designs come from divergent perspectives working together toward a common goal. We pursue design excellence and use architecture as a catalyst to uplift and empower communities.

With 12 offices nationwide, we champion one another in achieving career aspirations while balancing life's demands. We’re always looking for new talent to join us in creating the future of design.

What We Do

We practice responsive architecture and responsible citizenship— designing solutions unique to our clients, community, and the environment. We listen intently and analyze creatively to design spaces that reflect the culture of our clients and the communities they serve. As responsible citizens, we design spaces that prioritize human health and protect the Earth’s ecosystems.

We believe in leading by example— it's why our firm is diverse by design. As the largest African American-owned firm, equity and inclusion shape our firm culture and guide our design decisions. We challenge the status quo to create equitable design solutions that address systemic racism and inspire positive social change.

What We Offer

Our employee benefits support you for the long term—from continuing education to retirement planning,we’re here to help you succeed.

• Opportunity to contribute to high-profile, design-forward projects across diverse sectors
• Collaborative and multidisciplinary studio culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development

We Offer

• Paid Vacation and Wellness Time
• 9 paid Holidays
• Parental & Related Leaves of Absence
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Programs
• Section 125 Premium Program
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Certification and Licensure Credit
• Career Mentoring and Advancement
• Transit and Parking Allowance