Mid-Level Interior Designer

Dawson Design Associates, Inc.; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm is seeking a mid-level interior designer for its Kitsap County studio. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in interior design or architecture, a strong desire to grow in hospitality design, and proficiency in PowerPoint, CAD, and Photoshop. Responsibilities include working directly with the CEO, contributing to design operations, and collaborating with an international team. This role offers opportunities for career advancement and artistic development.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years minimum experience in interior design or interior architecture.
• Artistic training and talent are highly desirable.
• Strong desire to learn and grow within hospitality design.

Responsibilities

• Work in office five days per week; occasional remote on Friday.
• Interface directly with the CEO and maintaining high standards.
• Contribute to design and studio operations including RFIs and samples management.
• Collaborate and work independently when trained.

Skills

Interior design

Interior architecture

PowerPoint

CAD

Photoshop

Education

Bachelor’s degree in interior design or interior architecture

Job description

Overview

Dawson Design Associates is looking for a talented and qualified mid-level interior designer/architect for our Kitsap County studio. If you are seeking a hands-on, holistic approach to designing creative, immersive, narrative-driven hotel experiences, DDA is the perfect fit. We value curiosity, a desire to learn, and a preference for working in a beautiful rural setting surrounded by nature.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years minimum experience in interior design or interior architecture and a strong desire to learn and grow within hospitality design. They should be bright, creative, enthusiastic, a good student, and able to work independently with an analytical approach. Artistic training and talent are highly desirable.

DDA is a demanding teaching and learning environment with prestigious projects and clients. We offer opportunities for career advancement and international travel for highly creative and dynamic performers. At DDA every player plays a critical role in a highly collaborative international office; you must be comfortable and skilled at working independently with limited supervision once trained. You must be willing to work in all aspects of design and do what it takes to keep the studio functioning daily, including sorting RFIs, samples management, and project organization. This is your opportunity to grow your skills and knowledge of luxury hospitality design with a highly respected international team of award-winning designers.

Responsibilities

• Work in office five days per week (with an occasional remote day on Friday).
• Interface directly with the CEO and founding principal on a daily basis; maintain high standards of professionalism, organization, practicality, and responsibility.
• Contribute to all aspects of design and studio operations; handle RFIs, samples management, and project organization.
• Collaborate with a highly collaborative international team while also working independently when trained.
• Participate in mentoring and training across hospitality, interior design, and architecture.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years minimum experience in interior design or interior architecture.
• Bachelor’s degree in interior design or interior architecture from a fully accredited university.
• Highly skilled in PowerPoint, CAD and Photoshop.
• Artistic training and talent are highly desirable.
• Strong desire to learn and grow within hospitality design.
• Former employer references and referrals are required.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries: Design Services
• Location: Kitsap County studio (in office five days a week; occasional remote day on Friday)