Interior Design Professional II

Goodwyn-Mills-Cawood-; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) in Birmingham, AL, seeks an Interior Design Professional II to support interiors for Education, Hospitality, Healthcare, and Municipal facilities. You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team on meaningful projects, developing construction documents, space plans, and specifications.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values sharing knowledge and supporting your growth, with opportunities to engage in client meetings, site measurements, and documentation to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design
• 4+ years of interior design experience
• Experience with Revit and Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of ADA Codes and building materials

Responsibilities

• Attend client planning meetings and present plans for review and approvals
• Conduct field measurements
• Inventory existing products and produce as-built drawings/specifications
• Develop and present block and space plans and obtain approvals
• Develop construction documents and specifications
• Review design changes to meet GMC standards
• Maintain project documentation and records
• Oversee installation of design elements and furniture
• Assist with punch list review with project managers
• Assist in writing and presenting design proposals and contracts
• Manage adherence to project schedule and budget

Skills

Layout design

Color theory

Lighting design

Materials selection

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

ADA codes

Client communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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Interior Design Professional II

LLC Architecture Full Time Birmingham, AL, US

Interior Design Professional II

Bring your experience. Find your people. Build what matters.

At Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC), we believe great work happens when talented people have the trust, resources, and support to do their best work.

As an Interior Design Professional II, you’ll bring your experience to meaningful projects that shape the communities we serve. You’ll have the opportunity to support interior design services supporting commercial architectural projects in the areas of Education, Hospitality, Healthcare, and Municipal facilities.

Most importantly, you won’t be expected to do it alone.You’ll be surrounded by a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, shares knowledge, and is invested in your success.

What You’ll Do

As an Interior Design Professional II, you’ll support on-going projects for the Interiors team. You will also help contribute to projects of significant scale and complexity while supporting the people around you.

You’ll:

• Attend client planning meetings; presents plans and information to customer for review and approvals
• Conduct field measurements
• Inventory existing product and produces as built drawings/specifications
• Develop and present block and space plans and gains customer approvals
• Develop construction documents and specifications
• Review design and content changes to ensure they meet GMC standards
• Document control, contract scope review and maintaining records of the project for both current and future use
• Oversee installing the design elements and furniture
• Assist with punch list review with project managers
• Assist in the writing and presentation of design proposals and contracts
• Maintain detailed and extensive project documentation, including records of all key decisions, phone conversations, approvals and signoffs, and notes from all project planning meetings
• Manage adherence to project schedule, project budget, design task completions and quality of design work

We’ll Support Your Growth

We’re looking for an experienced level Interior Design Professional I who is ready to make an impact in GMC [Location].

It’s aboutsharing what you know, learning from others, and helping the entire team succeed.

In this role, you’ll have opportunities to:

• Communicate effectively with internal and external clients
• Work across disciplines and office locations to fully utilize firm experiential knowledge
• Support the development of IDAI team members and interns

The Kind of Team Member We’re Looking For

You’re an entry level Interior Design Professional I who enjoys both the work and the people behind the work.

You bring:

• A commitment to quality and thoughtful problem-solving
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to share your experience with others
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• A desire to contribute to something bigger than an individual project

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university in Interior Design
• 4+ years of interior design experience, preferred
• Expertise in layout, color, lighting, materials selection and installations
• Experience with Revit, Adobe Creative Suite or other design programs
• Knowledge of industry best practices, ADA Codes, building materials and construction details
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Sharp eye for quality assurance and attention to detail
• Ability to balance multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Where You’ll Work

This is primarily an office-based role, with opportunities to get out into the field and stay connected to the projects and people you’re serving. In our GMC [Office Name] you have access to [Item to include that is unique about the office environment, i.e., gym, café, etc.]

Travel: 8-10%, generally limited to project specific travel

This position requires work to be performed in an office environment and in the field. Work done in the field may consist of exposure to various types of weather and temperatures. You may also be exposed to pollutants, chemicals, insects, and possibly water-borne pathogens. Employees are required to wear appropriate protective clothing and gear when performing fieldwork. Office work may consist of prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Movements such as bending, twisting, crouching, etc. may be involved.

Why GMC?

At GMC, we believe communities are built by people—not companies. We’re one of the Southeast’s largest privately held architecture and engineering firms, but our size isn’t what defines us.Our people do.

We bring architects, designers, engineers, planners, environmental professionals, surveyors, and disaster recovery experts together to solve complex challenges and create better outcomes for the communities we serve. Our work touches everyday life—from schools, parks, hospitals, and commercial developments to clean water, safe streets, resilient environments, and everything in between.

And while the work matters, how we work matters just as much.

We’re guided by four values:

• Quality —We care deeply about the work we put into the world.
• Integrity —We do the right thing for our clients, colleagues, and communities.
• Creativity —We believe the best solutions come from curiosity, collaboration, and fresh thinking.
• Care —We invest in our people, our clients, and the places we’re fortunate to serve.

At GMC, your experience has a place, your ideas have a voice, and your leadership can make a difference. Come build something meaningful with us.

GMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.