Interior Designer - Entry Level

CannonDesign; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate and creative individual for an entry-level design position. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced design and technical teams, contributing to all phases of interior design projects. You will assist in the selection of furniture, fixtures, and equipment while developing your skills in creating detailed design documentation. This innovative firm is committed to equity and diversity, providing a collaborative environment where your ideas can flourish. If you are eager to learn and make a difference in the design world, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture required.
• Strong creative portfolio and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all project phases including design development and documentation.
• Conduct research for product and finish selections as directed.

Skills

Creative Design

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor in Interior Design

Master in Interior Design

Bachelor in Architecture

Master in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Enscape

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. Given the high volume of this role, we will only be considering applications from the first 200 applicants.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This entry-level position will have a design/technical focus and be a member of our multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with design and technical leadership and will be an integral part of project teams. Under the direct supervision of designated project leadership, the primary responsibilities will include the following:

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Under direct supervision of the Interior Design leader, assist the design team in all project phases including Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration.
• Under direct supervision, assist with furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE) selections, layouts and documentation throughout all phases of interior design work, as required.
• Assist in the design development and documentation of interior spaces, including drawings of floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, pattern plans, elevations, details, room finishes, etc.
• Conduct research as directed for product and finish selections; assist in the development of finish plans and specifications.
• Become familiar with building and life safety codes and their correct application to Interior Design work.
• Assist in preparing computerized renderings and other presentation materials.
• Produce drawings and perform support functions as directed in conformance with project time, cost and quality constraints.
• Follow CannonDesign drawing standards.
• In some offices, may maintain the Interior Design library by organizing and continually updating new and discontinued materials as determined by office.
• Order samples and materials from vendors.
• May visit job site to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
• May perform other duties as required.

ABOUT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture required by hire date.
• Strong creative design portfolio as well as strong communication, teamwork, presentation, graphics, organizational skills and multi-tasking skills a must.
• Proficiency with Revit and Enscape preferred. Proficiency with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite required.
• Travel as required.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

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As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.