Junior Interior Designer — CAD & CET Foundations

dancker; Maryland; On-site; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

dancker is seeking an Interior Designer I to join our Capitol Heights design team. You’ll support accurate drafting, product research, finish coordination, and project documentation while building proficiency in AutoCAD, systems furniture, and dancker processes.

This foundational role emphasizes collaboration and client-centered design delivery. Expect mentorship from senior designers, attendance at project meetings, and growth toward mastery of CET and our internal standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in design or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years of design/project support experience.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and CET basics.
• Understanding of systems furniture and finishes.
• Organized, detail-oriented, collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Draft CET drawings including furniture plans, revisions, typicals, and basic 3D views under guidance from senior team members.
• Prepare and modify installation drawings and related project documentation.
• Coordinate with Team Leads and the Design Manager by providing timely updates on assigned tasks and deliverables.
• Partner with designers, Account Executives, and Sales leadership to understand project goals and client requirements.
• Assist with finish selections, product research, sample ordering, and specification documentation.
• Maintain internal reporting tools and project records with accurate information.
• Review drawings and field information to help identify discrepancies between plans, specifications, and site conditions.
• Develop knowledge of manufacturer products, systems furniture, workplace trends, and dancker standards.
• Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and coordination discussions as appropriate.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Collaborative

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design

Tools

AutoCAD

CET platform

Job description

dancker is seeking an Interior Designer I to join our Capitol Heights design team. You’ll support accurate drafting, product research, finish coordination, and project documentation while building proficiency in AutoCAD, systems furniture, and dancker processes.

This foundational role emphasizes collaboration and client-centered design delivery. Expect mentorship from senior designers, attendance at project meetings, and growth toward mastery of CET and our internal standards.