Interior Designer

Gilbert Architects Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complete benefits package

Job summary

A design firm in Lancaster, PA is seeking a full-time interior designer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of experience in interior design or interior architecture, with a focus on K-12 education environments. Responsibilities include coordinating project needs, generating design ideas, and managing client relationships. A Bachelor's degree from a CIDA-accredited program and strong skills in AutoCAD and Revit are preferred. This position offers a complete benefits package, with opportunities for hybrid work depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in interior design or interior architecture.
• Strong desire to learn or build on an existing career in K-12 education design.
• Technical skills in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit; Adobe Creative Suite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate project needs with the design team.
• Generate and develop design ideas for K-12 education environments.
• Manage project expectations from concept design through construction.
• Oversee project from concept through construction administration and budgeting.
• Maintain relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and craftspeople.
• Contribute to design efforts across documentation, samples, and estimating.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical skills in AutoCAD

Technical skills in Revit

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite

Budgeting & estimating

Client relations

Construction administration

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in interior design or architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Gilbert Architects is seeking a full-time interior designer to join our Lancaster, Pennsylvania team.

This role is ideal for a professional with 3–7 years in interior design or interior architecture.

DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES

• Excellent communication and technical skills
• Coordinating/communicating project needs with the design team, which includes architects, engineers, and marketing professionals
• Generate and develop dynamic design ideas mainly for K–12 education learning environments
• Planning, materiality detailing, and furnishings
• Manage project expectations from concept design through construction administration
• Maintain relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and craftspeople.
• Work in all aspects of design, including construction documentation, samples management, budgeting, and estimating.
• Collaborate with other team members to find design solutions that provide the best value to the client

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 3-7 years of experience in interior design or interior architecture
• Bachelor’s degree in interior design or interior architecture from a CIDA-accredited program (preferred)
• Possess a strong desire to learn or build upon an existing career in K–12 education design
• Technical skills in AutoCAD and Revit
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (preferred)

Complete benefits package and pay commensurate with experience. Gilbert Architects is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified and interested individuals should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to Rebecca Backs at [e-mail], or fill out the form below.

Location: Lancaster, PA (in-office with potential hybrid flexibility based on experience and role requirements)

Employment Type: Full-time

Posted: January 2026

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Apply today and become an integral part of our dedicated and talented team! Please upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant samples in the form below.