Interior Designer II

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) seeks an Interior Designer II to join our Architecture and Interiors Team across Columbia, SC, Charleston, SC, or Charlotte, NC. You will lead design efforts, coordinate with multi-office teams, and deliver client-ready spaces that meet ADA and sustainability goals.

With 8+ years of experience and NCIDQ or equivalent, you’ll mentor juniors, manage complex projects, and maintain high-quality documentation from concept through construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• NCIDQ certification or equivalent required.
• 8+ years of interior design experience preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in layout, color, lighting, materials selection, and installation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to be both persuasive and diplomatic (verbal and visual).
• Proven ability to deliver consistent, high‑quality client service.
• Detail‑oriented with a strong focus on quality assurance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Maintains a sense of urgency while working effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrates creativity, initiative, and reliability.
• Prior team leadership or management experience preferred.
• Effective communicator with internal teams and external clients.
• Strategic mindset with an understanding of the AEC industry and business development processes.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering software.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Solid understanding of industry best practices, ADA codes, building materials, and construction detailing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines and coordinate schedules effectively.
• Experience performing QA/QC reviews to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Strong team leadership and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to support interior design efforts locally, regionally, and across the firm.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Rendering software

Microsoft Office

QA/QC reviews

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

NCIDQ certification

Job description

Interior Designer II

Our Architecture and Interiors Team is actively seeking an Interior Designer in either our Columbia, SC, Charleston, SC, or Charlotte, NC office. We’re looking for an experienced Interior Designer who is ready to be an instrumental part of our team, supporting not just Carolinas, but other offices across our footprint throughout the southeast.

We’re a company with a vision towards growth that’s dependent on having great people equipped to do their best. We are honored to be able to make a difference in people’s lives with the services we provide. We are a loyal, supportive architecture team that supports work/life balance, values collaboration and appreciates a healthy sense of humor, patience and professionalism.

Do your skills and experience exceed what we have listed below? Then we’d still love to talk to you. We are always looking for great people that can exceed our expectations and find a place for them.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering software
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Solid understanding of industry best practices, ADA codes, building materials, and construction detailing
• Ability to manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines and coordinate schedules effectively
• Experience performing QA/QC reviews to ensure quality and accuracy
• Strong team leadership and collaboration skills
• Willingness to support interior design efforts locally, regionally, and across the firm

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from an accredited four‑year college or university
• NCIDQ certification or equivalent required
• 8+ years of interior design experience preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in layout, color, lighting, materials selection, and installation
• Strong communication skills with the ability to be both persuasive and diplomatic (verbal and visual)
• Proven ability to deliver consistent, high‑quality client service
• Detail‑oriented with a strong focus on quality assurance
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Maintains a sense of urgency while working effectively under pressure
• Demonstrates creativity, initiative, and reliability
• Prior team leadership or management experience preferred
• Effective communicator with internal teams and external clients
• Strategic mindset with an understanding of the AEC industry and business development processes

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

About The GMC Architecture Community

The GMC Architecture Practice is a community of knowledgeable planning and design professionals that operate with a collaborative, client‑focused approach. By bringing together diverse expertise across multiple offices, we build teams to best support each individual project and client. From system‑wide master planning to medical equipment replacements and working in complex acute care environments to the evolving outpatient setting, we will assemble a team with the right experience to deliver exceptional projects.