Interior Designer & Job Captain: Design Lead

Carrier Johnson + CULTURE; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier Johnson + Culture in San Diego seeks an Interior Designer / Job Captain to lead design development through construction documentation. You will collaborate with interior designers, architects, project managers, consultants, and technical leaders to translate design vision into coordinated, buildable interiors.

With 4–7 years’ experience, you will own project areas, advance interiors drawings independently, and contribute to design development, CD, and CA.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of professional interior design experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related field.
• Experience developing and producing comprehensive DD and CD packages.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit; working proficiency in Bluebeam and Miro.
• Strong graphic design and visual communication skills.
• Knowledge of interior detailing, materials and finishes, construction methods, accessibility requirements, and applicable building codes.
• Experience managing consultant coordination and drawing package quality.
• Experience in multifamily housing, hospitality and/or higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce comprehensive Design Development and Construction Document packages for interior architecture and design scopes.
• Independently develop and coordinate interior plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, details, finishes plans, schedules, millwork, and related documentation.
• Translate design concepts into technically resolved, coordinated, and buildable solutions while maintaining the design vision.
• Coordinate interior design requirements with architecture, engineering, specialty consultants, and contractors.
• Research, select, document, and coordinate materials, finishes, fixtures, and interior systems relevant to project design, performance, budget, and schedule.
• Apply knowledge of interior detailing, construction methods, accessibility requirements, and building codes.
• Identify and resolve coordination issues proactively throughout project development.
• Support construction administration, including review of submittals, RFIs, finish samples, and field conditions as appropriate.
• Develop clear, visually compelling presentations and design materials that communicate design intent to clients and project teams.
• Maintain drawing quality, graphic consistency, technical accuracy, and documentation standards across assigned scopes.
• Manage assigned priorities and deliverables while communicating with project leadership and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to the continued development of CJ+C's integrated interiors practice and design culture.

Skills

Graphic design & presentations

Project coordination

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design / Interior Architecture / Architecture

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Miro

Job description

Carrier Johnson + Culture in San Diego seeks an Interior Designer / Job Captain to lead design development through construction documentation. You will collaborate with interior designers, architects, project managers, consultants, and technical leaders to translate design vision into coordinated, buildable interiors.

With 4–7 years’ experience, you will own project areas, advance interiors drawings independently, and contribute to design development, CD, and CA.