Interior Designer

DGA; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

401(k)

PTO

Staff development allowance

Annual bonus program

Job summary

DGA in Orange County is seeking an experienced Interior Designer to lead commercial and corporate projects from concept through occupancy. You will mentor teammates, influence design decisions, and ensure coordination with architectural details and schedules.

The role requires strong expertise in construction documents, space planning, and client presentations, with a focus on sustainability and quality deliverables. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of commercial interior design experience with architectural detailing and documentation.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design and/or Architecture from an accredited design school.
• Advanced knowledge of all interior design phases for corporate projects from concept to occupancy.
• Experience with construction administration and review of submittals and finish samples.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit advanced interior design concepts and integrate with architectural design.
• Prepare contract documents: floor plans, details, reflected ceilings, millwork, furniture layouts, finishes, schedules.
• Create materials/models for client presentations with critical judgement.
• Develop graphic communication to illustrate design concepts.
• Influence spatial layout, color, light, texture, and scale.
• Research manufacturers; select colors, finishes, materials, lighting, furniture; ensure sustainability goals.
• Provide programming and space planning analysis and area calculations.
• Complete tasks on projects within schedule and budget, in an organized manner.
• Review work for accuracy, omissions, and document compliance.
• Participate in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups; coordinate meetings with clients.

Skills

Space planning

Concept development

Presentation skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design and/or Architecture

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Photoshop

SketchUp

Illustrator

Job description

At DGA, we believe that incredible design starts with incredible people. We are a purpose-driven, people-focused firm where collaboration, creativity, and mutual respect define everything we do. If you ask our team what makes DGA special, the answer is always the same: our supportive, engaged, and passionate community.

We are looking for a talented, forward-thinking Interior Designer to join our Orange County office. In this role, you will work on sophisticated commercial and corporate projects while shaping spaces from initial concept through final occupancy. If you are an experienced designer with a keen eye for detail and a desire to mentor and grow within a collaborative team, we want to hear from you.

In this role, you will:

• Exhibit advanced understanding and independent development of interior design concepts and integration of the architectural design process.
• Execute contract documents, including but not limited to floor plans and details, reflected ceiling plans, mill work design, furniture layouts, finish plans, and schedules.
• Exercise critical judgement in creating materials and models for client presentations.
• Develop graphic communication skills to illustrate design concepts.
• Influence and manipulate design elements such as spatial layout, color, light, texture, and scale.
• Research manufacturers and selects colors, finishes, materials, lighting, and furniture for interior application, ensuring sustainability goals of the firm are maintained.
  
• Provide programming and space planning analysis as well as area calculations.
• Implement a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects, within the scope of schedule and budget, in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
• Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance
  
• Take increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
• Participates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
• Coordinates effectively and participates in meetings with clients, partners, and consultants
  

You'll bring to DGA:

• 8+ years of commercial interior design experience in preparing comprehensive design packages including architectural detailing and thorough knowledge of construction documentation
• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design and/or Architecture from an accredited design school
• Advanced knowledge of all interior design phases of corporate projects of varying sizes and complexities from conception through construction (initial programming through construction to final occupancy)
• Participate in the construction administration of projects and review of submittals and finish samples
• Space planning, concept development, finish selection, specification
• Conceptual sketching ability desired; experience with Photoshop, SketchUp, or Illustrator as design communication tool highly desirable
• Possess excellent presentation skills and have the ability to manage multiple projects
• Working knowledge and application of building codes
• CCIDC / NCIDQ Certification a plus
• Must be proficient in Autodesk Building Design Suite/Revit
  

At DGA, people come first. We are a purpose-driven, people-focused firm where collaboration, creativity, and respect define our culture. When asked what makes DGA a great place to work, the top answer is always the same— the people. Our teams are supportive, engaged, and committed to delivering meaningful work that improves lives through design.

At DGA, you can expect great pay, excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, 401k, PTO, and an annual staff development allowance. We also have a very generous bonus program. At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position is between $100,000 to $120,000 commensurate with qualifications

No solicitors or recruiters, please. Applicants for this position must have unrestricted right to work in the United States.