Interior Designer

AIA Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA Minnesota in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area seeks an Interior Designer to join its internationally recognized firm on a full-time basis.

You will collaborate with designers and strategists on corporate projects, develop concepts, produce drawings and specifications, and help with FF&E selections and client presentations.

This role is ideal for an emerging designer pursuing NCIDQ, offering mentorship, varied project exposure, and opportunities to grow within a leading practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture.
• Approximately 2+ years of professional interior design experience.
• Experience with workplace, corporate interiors, commercial interiors, or workplace strategy.
• Understanding of fundamental space planning and interior design principles.
• Working knowledge of Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of corporate workplace and commercial interior projects.
• Assist with programming, space planning, test fits, and workplace planning.
• Develop design concepts, presentations, finish palettes, and material selections.
• Produce drawings, plans, elevations, details, and other project documentation.
• Assist with furniture, fixtures, finishes, and equipment (FF&E) selection and specification.
• Create presentation materials, renderings, and design documentation for client meetings.
• Research materials, products, furniture, and emerging workplace design trends.
• Coordinate design information with architects, consultants, vendors, and project team members.
• Assist with construction documentation and project coordination.
• Help maintain material libraries, project standards, and design resources.
• Incorporate feedback from senior designers while developing greater project responsibility.

Skills

Space planning

Presentation design

Team collaboration

Concept development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture

Tools

Revit

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Title

Interior Designer

Location

120 W Kellogg Blvd St Paul, MN 55102

Pay

$65,000 – $87,500

Interior Designer

A brand-new opportunity exists within an internationally recognized architecture and interior design firm for a full-time Interior Designer! This is an opportunity for an emerging designer to work alongside accomplished interior designers, architects and strategists on innovative workplace environments for leading organizations and global brands.

What You’ll Do

• Support the design and development of corporate workplace and commercial interior projects
• Assist with programming, space planning, test fits, and workplace planning
• Develop design concepts, presentations, finish palettes, and material selections
• Produce drawings, plans, elevations, details, and other project documentation
• Assist with furniture, fixtures, finishes, and equipment (FF&E) selection and specification
• Create presentation materials, renderings, and design documentation for client meetings
• Research materials, products, furniture, and emerging workplace design trends
• Coordinate design information with architects, consultants, vendors, and project team members
• Assist with construction documentation and project coordination
• Help maintain material libraries, project standards, and design resources
• Incorporate feedback from senior designers while developing greater project responsibility

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
• Approximately 2+ years of professional interior design experience
• Experience with workplace, corporate interiors, commercial interiors, or workplace strategy
• Understanding of fundamental space planning and interior design principles
• Working knowledge of Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Ability to communicate design concepts visually and verbally
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
• Interest in pursuing NCIDQ certification

Why This Opportunity?

This position provides an opportunity to begin or accelerate your career within a globally recognized design practice while contributing to high-profile workplace environments. You will have access to experienced designers and mentors, sophisticated clients, and projects that challenge conventional thinking about how people work. As your capabilities develop, you will have opportunities to take on greater design responsibility, participate directly with clients, and grow into a well-rounded workplace interior designer. This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging designer who wants to join a supportive environment where you can build a long-term career, pursue NCIDQ / CID certification, and be surrounded by talented professionals and exceptional design.