Junior Interior Designer

American Society of Interior Designers; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Holidays

Flexible schedule

Cell phone allowance

Parking support

Bonus

Markets attendance

Studio memberships (ASID/IDS)

Job summary

The Modern Vic in San Francisco is seeking a Junior Designer to join its busy studio. This early-career role supports multiple active residential projects through AutoCAD drafting, sourcing, design presentations, and schedules, collaborating with the Operations Coordinator as designs move into procurement.

You should be highly detail-oriented, proactive, and able to adapt in a fast-moving environment. Full-time, primarily onsite in Downtown San Francisco, with opportunities to grow into greater

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional interior design experience preferred.
• Proficient AutoCAD drafting to established studio standards.
• Experience with SketchUp/Enscape desirable.
• Proficient with MacOS and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Support the team across all phases of residential interior design projects, from initial design development through installation.
• Create and update AutoCAD plans, elevations, furniture plans, and other design documentation using established studio standards.
• Conduct initial sourcing of furnishings, finishes, fabrics, materials, fixtures, and other design elements based on established project direction.
• Create and maintain design boards and client presentation materials using Canva and other studio tools.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of specifications, finish schedules, furniture schedules, and other project documentation.
• Enter and maintain accurate client selections and project information within Studio Designer.
• Assist with site measurements, site documentation, and photography as needed.
• Attend client meetings, job site visits, showroom appointments, and vendor meetings alongside the Principal Designer or Designer.
• Communicate with vendors, showrooms, workrooms, contractors, and trades to gather product and project information and support the design process.
• Collaborate with the Operations Coordinator to ensure approved design selections and specifications transition accurately into procurement.
• Maintain organized digital and physical project files, material libraries, samples, and on-site materials books.
• Support project installations, photoshoots, product inspections, and other project milestones.
• Handle project-related errands, including picking up and returning samples and materials and making project-related deliveries.
• Maintain project tasks and communicate progress using Asana and other studio systems.
• Contribute to a collaborative studio environment and provide general design and project support as needs evolve.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Enscape

Photoshop

InDesign

Studio Designer

Job description

ABOUT THE FIRM

The Modern Vic is a San Francisco-based boutique residential interior design studio creating thoughtful, highly personalized interiors throughout the Bay Area. With a particular appreciation for historic homes, the studio is known for honoring the character and architecture of a space while thoughtfully adapting it for modern life.

Rather than designing around a prescribed aesthetic, The Modern Vic takes a collaborative, client-centered approach, creating layered, collected spaces that reflect the people who live in them. The studio’s work spans whole-home renovations and furnishings projects, as well as select kitchen, bath, and smaller-scale residential projects.

The Modern Vic is a small, collaborative team where every person plays an important role. The studio values thoughtful design, attention to detail, open communication, accountability, and a solutions-oriented approach to both design and project work.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Modern Vic is seeking a Junior Designer to join its busy and growing San Francisco studio. This is an opportunity for an early-career designer with a strong technical foundation and some hands-on studio experience to contribute across all phases of residential interior design while continuing to develop their skills.

The Junior Designer will support multiple active projects through AutoCAD drafting, sourcing, design presentations, specifications and schedules, site visits, and general project coordination. The role will also work collaboratively with the Operations Coordinator as projects transition from design approval into procurement.

The ideal candidate is eager to learn, highly detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where priorities can shift. You don't need to know everything coming in, but you should have enough experience to take direction, ask thoughtful questions, and increasingly anticipate what comes next.

As skills and confidence grow, there is meaningful opportunity to take on greater design responsibility and eventually manage smaller projects with support from the team.

This is a full-time, primarily onsite position based in Downtown San Francisco.

ABOUT YOU

• You are highly detail-oriented and take the time to review your work for accuracy before considering it complete.
• You take initiative and are comfortable looking for solutions before immediately turning to someone else for the answer.
• You are accountable. When something goes wrong, you communicate it, take responsibility, and focus on how to move it forward.
• You are adaptable and can shift priorities when project needs change without losing track of the bigger picture.
• You are organized and able to manage multiple projects, tasks, deadlines, and errands while prioritizing what needs your attention first.
• You communicate proactively, keeping the team informed of progress, questions, deadlines, and potential roadblocks.
• You have a genuine interest in interior design and are excited to continue learning and developing your technical and creative skills.
• You enjoy contributing ideas and having a voice while also taking direction and working collaboratively toward a shared design vision.
• You thrive in a small, hands-on team where everyone pitches in and works toward the same goal.
• You are positive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to think on your feet.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the team across all phases of residential interior design projects, from initial design development through installation
• Create and update AutoCAD plans, elevations, furniture plans, and other design documentation using established studio standards
• Conduct initial sourcing of furnishings, finishes, fabrics, materials, fixtures, and other design elements based on established project direction
• Create and maintain design boards and client presentation materials using Canva and other studio tools
• Support the preparation and maintenance of specifications, finish schedules, furniture schedules, and other project documentation
• Enter and maintain accurate client selections and project information within Studio Designer
• Assist with site measurements, site documentation, and photography as needed
• Attend client meetings, job site visits, showroom appointments, and vendor meetings alongside the Principal Designer or Designer
• Communicate with vendors, showrooms, workrooms, contractors, and trades to gather product and project information and support the design process
• Collaborate with the Operations Coordinator to ensure approved design selections and specifications transition accurately into procurement
• Maintain organized digital and physical project files, material libraries, samples, and on-site materials books
• Support project installations, photoshoots, product inspections, and other project milestones
• Handle project-related errands, including picking up and returning samples and materials and making project-related deliveries
• Maintain project tasks and communicate progress using Asana and other studio systems
• Contribute to a collaborative studio environment and provide general design and project support as needs evolve

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of professional design experience within an interior design studio preferred
• Working proficiency in AutoCAD required, including the ability to work from established standards, incorporate redlines, and create first drafts of plans and elevations with direction
• SketchUp and/or Enscape experience is highly desirable
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and InDesign, is a plus
• Experience with Studio Designer is a plus, but not required
• Strong interest in residential interior design; candidates coming from commercial design or another relevant design environment will be considered
• Understanding of the residential design process, sourcing, materials, finishes, specifications, and/or construction is preferred
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to take direction while working increasingly independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt as project needs evolve
• Comfortable working in a MacOS and Google Workspace environment
• Valid driver's license required; access to a personal vehicle is strongly preferred due to regular local travel for project-related errands, site visits, showrooms, and meetings
• This is not a remote position. Candidates must reside in the San Francisco Bay Area and be able to commute to our of fice in San Francisco and project locations throughout the area.

WHAT WE OFFER

• $30–$35/hour, commensurate with experience
• Full-time, non-exempt position with overtime eligibility
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, including studio closure between Christmas and New Year's
• Flexible start and end times within a consistent weekly schedule
• Work remotely for up to one week each year—perfect for extending a trip or spending time with family while staying connected
• $35 monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Work-related parking expenses covered
• Discretionary performance-based bonus
• Opportunities to attend industry markets, events, and professional development experiences
• Studio memberships with industry organizations including ASID and IDS
• Stocked espresso bar, tea, snacks, and beverages
• Team outings to local design events, art fairs, showcase houses, and other industry events

The studio is conveniently located in the Union Square neighborhood of San Francisco, steps from BART and Muni Metro and accessible by numerous bus lines.

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, primarily onsite