Jr. Interior Designer

EDG; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EDG, based in Novato, California, is seeking a Junior Interior Designer to join their team. This role involves developing and maintaining budgets, assembling presentation boards, and supporting design teams in hospitality projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in interior design or architecture and 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Collaboration and excellent communication skills are essential as you will work closely with various team members. Competitive candidates will be proficient in tools like AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp, and possess strong design sensibilities.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant work experience, with preference for 3+ years including internships.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential.
• Strong digital tool skills including hand‐sketching and rendering abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain FF&E budgets and assemble presentation materials.
• Support design teams with conceptual programming and finish selection.
• Supervise intern work and collaborate with junior designers.

Skills

Communication skills

Digital tools proficiency

Interior design knowledge

Team collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in interior design or architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Figma

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

Job Title: Jr. Interior Designer for Hospitality Design Firm

What We Do:

For almost 40 years, EDG Interior Architecture + Design has shaped hospitality experiences around the world through branding, interior design, and strategies storytelling. With offices in the San Francisco Bay Area and Dallas, EDG bring together brand strategists, interior designers, architects, and graphic designers to create high‑impact environments that connect people and places through design, while aligning guest experience with business performance.

What We Are About:

Change fuels our creativity and cultivates innovation. Award winning design and successful business solutions are the result.

As individuals, we are talented, collaborative, and passionate about what we do. As a team, we are inspired to THINK BIG.

About the Role:

The Junior Designer will develop and maintain FF&E budgets, assemble presentation boards and materials and establish relationships with manufacturer’s representatives. They will support the design teams in the development of conceptual programming, creation of presentation materials, finish and materials selection and specifications, and furniture.

This is a growth opportunity. We are looking for someone with the capability to advance in knowledge and responsibility. Our expertise is earned, and we offer a great learning environment. You will be challenged and inspired – and never be bored.

• Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in interior design or architecture from accredited university
• Experience: 2-5 years of relevant work experience, prefer 3+ years of relevant work experience which can include internship positions with similar firms.
• Requirements:
  • Interior Design or Architecture Degree from an accredited university
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong understanding of a multi-disciplinary approach to design.
  • Strong digital tool skills including hand‑sketching and rendering abilities.
  • Ability to mentor and supervise intern work successfully as directed by studio leads.
  • Develop and maintain FF&E budgets, assemble presentation boards and materials, produce specifications and establish relationships with manufacturer's representatives
  • Support the design teams in the development of conceptual programming, creation of presentation materials, finish and materials selection and specifications, and furniture.
  • Other design support and projects as directed by studio and project leads.

Reports to: Studio Leader, Design Director, Project Manager, Senior Designer or Designer, as assigned.

Supervises: No direct reports but may be assigned to supervise intern work and other junior designers within the firm.

Core Qualifications:

• Hospitality knowledge and experience a huge plus.
• Team oriented with excitement for collaboration and studio culture.
• Ability to develop and implement creative solutions with a focus on innovation and quality.
• Proficient use of AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Figma, InDesign, Photoshop, and AI for appropriate level of design responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of interiors and a keen sense of how elements work together aesthetically and conceptually.
• Very strong sense of style, color, materials, and scale.
• Ability to visualize and design three‑dimensional environments and can communicate ideas verbally and visually.
• Experience with the selection and specification of appropriate materials and finishes to achieve key design goals; an awareness of current trends in interior design.
• Strong problem‑solving skills; and attention to detail; ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects and tasks.
• Must be motivated; self‑starter; take direction and performance feedback well.