Interior Designer | Higher Education

BHDP Architecture; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BHDP Architecture in Cincinnati seeks an Interior Designer II for Higher Education. You will support project teams with design exploration (furniture, finishes, and equipment), space planning, programming, and Revit production, bringing a strong foundation in conceptual design and technical delivery.

Ideal candidates collaborate well, take ownership of day-to-day deliverables, and are eager to grow in design thinking and technical execution, with a keen eye for detail and professional client

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Interior Design degree (CIDA accredited program preferred).
• 3+ years in interior design/architecture.
• Revit proficiency – deliver 2D/3D drawings independently.
• Enscape, Lumion, or SketchUp experience preferred.
• Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency.
• Willingness to learn and strong collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Independently completes assigned deliverables, material palettes, lighting and furniture design, and details accurately and on time.
• Coordinating with project teams to ensure QA/QC and minimize rework.
• Develops content and standards to improve team consistency and efficiency.
• Communicates status and next steps clearly to project team and manager.
• Supports teammates and fosters a collaborative design process.

Skills

Revit Proficiency

2D & 3D Drawings

Enscape/Lumion/SketchUp

Adobe Creative Cloud

Bachelor Interior Design

3+ years experience

Communication

Professionalism

Detail Oriented

Education

Bachelor of Interior Design (CIDA preferred)

Job description

Position

Interior Designer | Higher Education

Location

Cincinnati, OH

Work Mode

Monday – Friday; 8:00 – 5:00; In-Office Monday – Thursday; Hybrid (remote or in-office) Friday

Employment Type

Full-time

FLSA

Exempt

Role Summary

The Designer II supports project teams through design exploration (furniture, finishes, and equipment), space planning, programming, and Revit production, bringing a strong foundation in conceptual design and technical execution. This role is ideal for a collaborative, detail-oriented designer who can work more independently, take on increased ownership of day-to-day deliverables, and a continued desire to grow in both design thinking and technical delivery.

Responsibilities

• Independently completes assigned deliverables, material palettes, lighting and furniture design, and details that are accurate, coordinated, and issued on time.
• Meets BHDP quality expectations through project coordination, accurate incorporation of manager feedback, and QA/QC follow-through—minimizing repeat comments and rework within assigned scope.
• Demonstrates growing proficiency coordinating assigned scope with project systems and consultant inputs, identifying conflicts early and resolving routine issues with increasing independence.
• Escalates higher-risk items appropriately and applies lessons learned to reduce repeat coordination issues.
• Uses and shares reusable content (templates, checklists, standards tips, lessons learned) from the agreed BHDP standards repository to improve team consistency.
• Learns from and coaches others and supports developing teammates through short feedback loops to drive design and standards adoption, reduce recurring issues, and improve throughput.
• Communicates clear status, roadblocks, and next steps to the project team and/or manager with timely follow-through, documenting decisions and action items as directed.
• Works with others and cooperates effectively to resolve issues within assigned scope, implement decisions consistently in deliverables, and give and receive feedback professionally.
• Manages assigned scope to meet milestones and hours-to-plan, escalating scope/time risks early with clear recovery options and documented next steps.
• Submits accurate, on-time weekly timesheets for client billing and understands how timekeeping and utilization impact project accounting, fee performance, and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Interior Design degree (CIDA accredited program preferred)
• 3+ years in the interior design and/or architecture industry
• Revit proficiency – independently deliver designed drawing packages and projects in 2D and 3D
• Proficiency with Enscape, Lumion, or Sketch-Up preferred
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud
• Desire and willingness to learn
• Demonstrated initiative; sees challenges as opportunities
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration within a team
• Consistently demonstrates a high level of professionalism in client-facing and internal interactions, including responsiveness, confidentiality, and strong service orientation.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Sustained attention to detail
• Sitting/standing
• Occasional lifting of 20 pounds or less
• Ability to work in an open office environment

Life at BHDP

Our comprehensive benefit package includes a competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k), which aligns with our commitment to rewarding our high performing professionals. BHDP Architecture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. This position description is prepared to provide a general understanding of the responsibilities of the position and does not include a comprehensive list of activities, duties, success factors, or responsibilities that are required for a specific employee. Success Factors, duties, responsibilities, and activities may be modified or augmented at any time with or without notice.