Commercial Interior Designer // Workplace

ODAA Architecture // Interiors // Planning; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

IRA with matching

Two weeks of paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

A progressive design firm in Los Angeles is seeking an Intermediate Workplace Interior Designer to join their team. The role requires 4-7 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design. Candidates should have strong collaboration and visualization skills, technical knowledge in materials and building codes, and proficiency in software like Autodesk Revit. They offer competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment. Submit your resume and portfolio to apply.

Qualifications

• Legal ability to work in the US.
• Live in Los Angeles.
• 4‑7 years minimum experience.
• Work in person a minimum of 4 days a week.
• NCIDQ, WELL, and LEED certifications are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients and convey professionalism.
• Work with Senior Designers to develop cost‑effective solutions.
• Use hand sketching and digital modeling to convey ideas.
• Produce designs and construction documents.
• Assist in visioning and space planning exercises.
• Render conceptual designs and prepare presentations.
• Have strong technical knowledge of sourcing materials.
• Prepare documents for city permitting and construction.
• Communicate with subconsultants and contractors.
• Meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality work.
• Conduct construction administration and site visits.

Skills

Ability to collaborate in a team environment

Strong graphic and visualization skills

Ability to develop conceptual ideas

Advanced space planning skills

Knowledge of design trends and construction methodology

Knowledge of furniture manufacturers

Knowledge of finishes and materials

Advanced knowledge of building codes

Experience with city permitting

Organizational skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Enscape

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

SketchUp

Rhino

Job description

Intermediate Workplace Interior Designer

ODAA (Oh-Dah!) is an exciting, design-focused Architecture and Interiors practice spanning both the commercial and residential sectors. We have a strong collaborative culture that fosters creative energy and design solutions that all team members are a part of. We strive to inspire and support our clients from the beginning to the end of our projects.

We are growing and currently seeking an Intermediate Interior Designer with 4‑7 years of experience to fulfill a full‑time position who is excited about design and being part of a creative team, someone who is motivated to push themselves and others to do great work, someone who has great experience and drive to learn more, and someone who is organized and interested in growing quickly.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients and convey professionalism.
• Work alongside Senior Interior Designers to develop inventive and cost‑effective design solutions.
• Use hand sketching, digital modeling and renderings to convey design ideas.
• Produce designs, construction documents, and provide content for specifications.
• Assist in programming efforts such as visioning and space planning exercises.
• Render conceptual design ideas and prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings.
• Have strong technical knowledge of sourcing finish materials, products, and custom fabrication.
• Prepare and review documents during all design phases in preparation for city permitting and construction.
• Communicate with subconsultants and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements.
• Meet tight timelines while maintaining high‑quality work and attention to detail.
• Maintain a verbal and written communication style that results in smooth collaboration.
• Be a self‑starter comfortable deriving clarity when on tough projects.
• Conduct construction administration, including on‑site visits, field reviews and project meetings.

Skills

• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Strong graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas.
• Ability to develop conceptual ideas through sketches, rendering, models, etc.
• Ability to apply advanced space planning skills.
• Knowledge of design trends, construction methodology, materials application and manufacturer‑supplier appropriateness.
• Knowledge of a broad range of furniture manufacturers, product reps, and installers.
• Knowledge of fixture and equipment, finishes, lighting, art, signage, color, and materials.
• Advanced knowledge of building code regulations.
• Experience with city permitting.
• Must be organized with the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Software Proficiency

• Autodesk Revit and Enscape.
• SketchUp and Rhino are optional.
• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

Qualifications

• Legal ability to work in the US.
• Live in Los Angeles.
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design.
• 4‑7 years minimum experience.
• Work in person a minimum of 4 days a week.
• NCIDQ, WELL, and LEED professional certifications are a bonus.

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with education level, professional experience, and demonstrated knowledge. ODAA offers competitive benefits including medical, vision, dental and IRA with matching, as well as two weeks of paid vacation, paid holidays and sick leave. ODAA is an Equal‑Opportunity Employer.

Please submit your resume, portfolio samples, salary requirements, and confirmation of eligibility to work in the US to: [e-mail].