Interior Designer II

CWS Architecture + Interior Design; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental & Vision Insurance

HRA

HSA

Disability insurance

401K

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Flexible schedule

Company outings

Pretax insurance

Professional development budget

Job summary

CWS Architecture + Interior Design is seeking an Interior Designer II to join a collaborative team focused on technical design excellence. The role requires strong AutoCAD and Revit skills, five years’ experience, and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment.

The position emphasizes in-person collaboration, mentorship, and a willingness to develop technical skills while delivering quality design solutions across multiple market sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in a professional architecture or interior design firm.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit (work samples required).
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Working knowledge of building codes, accessibility, and life safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate product meetings and sourcing materials; order samples and support design development.
• Contribute to technical documentation and production.
• Prepare and organize construction documents, specifications, and FFE packages.
• Apply building code, accessibility, and life safety knowledge to design and documentation.
• Participate in QA/QC reviews and incorporate redline revisions to maintain accurate, coordinated documents.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Independent work

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Interior Designer II | CWS Architecture + Interior Design

Intro:

CWS is looking to add an Interior Designer II to our collaborative team. Are you a technically minded designer who enjoys working with people as much as design? The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge, a thoughtful approach to design, and the ability to take initiative and work independently while contributing to multidisciplinary project teams. Clear, effective communication, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to building positive working relationships are essential. We value individuals who bring an optimistic attitude, a solution-oriented approach, a willingness to learn and share knowledge, and a genuine enthusiasm for working together to create meaningful design solutions.

Traits that foster success within our team:

Relationships: Meaningful connections with clients, colleagues, and industry partners through trust, respect, open communication, and genuine engagement.

Integrity: Ownership of your work, follow through on commitments, and approach challenges with honesty, accountability, and professionalism.

Knowledge: Technical curiosity and a willingness to continuously learn, develop skills, share knowledge, and contribute to the growth of others.

Expectations:

In this role, you will work across multiple market sectors, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on projects of varying sizes and complexity. Responsibilities will range from coordinating product meetings and sourcing materials to ordering samples, supporting design development, and contributing to technical documentation and production. Your ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, communicate effectively, and follow through on commitments will be essential to maintaining a successful project workflow.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to continue developing technical skills while building a strong professional foundation in interior design. We are looking for someone who takes initiative, embraces opportunities to learn and share knowledge, and approaches challenges with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset. Success in this role requires someone who enjoys working independently while actively participating in a collaborative, in-person team environment. This position requires a minimum of four days per week in the office to support communication, mentorship, and meaningful team collaboration.

Role Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Minimum of five years’ experience in a professional architecture or interior design firm.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit (work samples required).
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Working knowledge of building codes, accessibility, and life safety requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and follow-through.
• Support projects from programming and schematic design through construction documentation and construction administration.
• Conduct site visits and existing conditions assessments; develop space plans, layouts, and interior design concepts.
• Research and select interior finishes, materials, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment (FFE).
• Coordinate with product representatives, consultants, and project team members.
• Prepare and organize construction documents, specifications, and FFE packages.
• Apply building code, accessibility, and life safety knowledge to design and documentation.
• Participate in QA/QC reviews and incorporate redline revisions to maintain accurate, complete, and coordinated documents.

Your Compensation & Benefits with CWS

• Pay: Compensation commensurate with experience.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Health Savings Account
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Professional Development Annual Budget
• Safe Harbor 401K
• Paid Time Off and Holiday pay
• Schedule flexibility
• Company Outings & Activities
• Suite of Optional Pretax Insurance policies

Professional education is required.

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