Interior Designer - Aviation Market

Gresham Smith; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Disability & life insurance

Pet insurance

Family planning & parental leave

Transit program

Telemedicine & EAP

Job summary

Gresham Smith is seeking an Interior Designer – Aviation Market to join our team in the Tampa Bay area. This role focuses on aviation interiors, documenting design direction, and delivering inspiring spaces for terminals and related facilities.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of design experience, strong proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Photoshop, and a passion for collaborative, client-focused project delivery in a design-forward environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Architecture from an accredited university; NCIDQ Certificate is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of job-related design experience is required.
• Previous experience in aviation/airport/landside/terminal design, preferably within an architectural firm, is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess client and project needs, evaluate and document design direction, and focus on the entirety of the experience that creates inspiring spaces.
• Play a key role in small to medium-sized projects.
• Collaborate and support interior design assignments with other architects, interiors, and other personnel within our design studio.
• Compile data, perform design computations, and prepare plans and renderings.
• Maintain library, create finish boards, order samples, develop furniture specifications and furniture specification books, create final project finish record books, meet with sales representatives, and create renderings.
• Assist in project finish and color selection, interior spatial design, and document coordination from schematic design through construction documents.
• Compile construction documents such as material specifications, furniture specifications, millwork, and interior detailing.
• Coordinate drawings with other disciplines. Assist with internal furniture and space planning.

Skills

Interior design

Aviation design

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

Job description

About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Interior Design/Architecture from an accredited university; NCIDQ Certificate is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of job-related design experience is required.
• Previous experience in aviation/airport/landside/terminal design, preferably within an architectural firm, is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience using Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Photoshop software.

Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit—someone who wants to do great work with great people.

About The Role

As an Interior Designer – Aviation Market, you will:

• Assess client and project needs, evaluate and document design direction, and focus on the entirety of the experience that creates inspiring spaces.
• Play a key role in small to medium-sized projects.
• Collaborate and support interior design assignments with other architects, interiors, and other personnel within our design studio.
• Compile data, perform design computations, and prepare plans and renderings.
• Maintain library, create finish boards, order samples, develop furniture specifications and furniture specification books, create final project finish record books, meet with sales representatives, and create renderings.
• Assist in project finish and color selection, interior spatial design, and document coordination from schematic design through construction documents.
• Compile construction documents such as material specifications, furniture specifications, millwork, and interior detailing.
• Coordinate drawings with other disciplines. Assist with internal furniture and space planning.

Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Join Us

If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Here’s what you can expect:

Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.

Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

Competitive Benefits:

• Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
• Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
• Family Planning and Parental Leave
• Mass/Public Transit Program
• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information—sent to hiring managers or any employee—become the property of GRESHAM SMITH.