Associate Interior Designer

Concetti is hiring an Associate Designer to support our CEO/Principal Designer and Design Team on residential and commercial interior design projects. This hybrid role (1 day/week in-office) is ideal for a creative, detail-driven designer with 3–5 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture (CIDA-accredited preferred).

You'll manage projects from concept to installation — space planning, FF&E selection, field measures, construction drawings in Chief Architect , budget estimating, and contractor coordination — while also supporting marketing content, client communication, and studio operations. Proficiency in  SketchUp, Photoshop, Canva, and Google Suite required.

Ideal for: a self-motivated designer who thrives on client relationships, construction knowledge, and turning creative vision into buildable, budget-conscious design solutions.

SUMMARY

The Associate Designer supports the CEO/Principal Designer, and the Design Team in day-to-day design functions of Concetti. The Associate Designer provides quality and intuitive designs to our clients, tailored to their needs, by supporting both design work and internal operations, through partnership with the Concetti team and under the direction of the Lead and/or Principal Designers. The Associate Designer is creative, self-motivated, eager to learn, and demonstrates strong design abilities and knowledge of business components of the industry. The Associate Designer interacts with both a diverse clientele and internal team members. This role requires creativity, passion, excellent communication, strong understanding of construction, and fresh, evolving design skills. This role follows a hybrid working structure with only 1 full day in the office per week.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Design:

• Assists CEO/Principal Designer, and the Design Team with projects and daily tasks
• Under the direction of the Principal work with clients on residential and commercial projects from full strategy to styling
• Create design solutions for review by Principal for client approval
• Support client through the design process by following the phased approach (when appropriate)
• Advise client on interior design factors such as space planning, layout and use of furnishings or equipment, and color coordination
• Execute project in accordance with client design contract, budget for labor hours & write up change orders as needed
• Conduct field measures, verifies dimensions, and builds plan into Chief Architect
• Create any necessary construction/ detail drawings to document design solution
• Coordinate with contractors, architects, engineers, and trades, to ensure job success
• Maintain consistent communication with professionals and trades
• Create and obtain quote requests
• Estimate material requirements and costs, for review by Principal and/or Lead Designer to present to client for approval
• Attend furniture delivery and installations in person
• Regular and routine onsite attendance
• Maintain client folders including marketing materials

Design Team Support:

• Maintains consistent communication with clients including progress report and creates and maintains project timeline
• Assists with client photoshoots as needed
• Keep office clean & orderly
• Help to maintain Resource Library & accessory inventory
• Help with procurement tasks as needed
• Marketing tasks: under the direction of the Brand Ambassador and Marketing & Relationship Director, with a strong storytelling perspective, creates social media content and marketing collateral

Other:

• Works harmoniously and collaboratively with team members to accomplish agency objectives
• All other duties as assigned

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture preferably from a CIDA accredited institution

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Preferred 3-5 years of experience in Interior Design.

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

• Experience & proficiency working Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms), Mac computers and devices, AutoCad, SketchUp, Photoshop, Canva, Chief Architect, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest

KNOWLEDGE – DESIGN

• Knowledge of all aspects of Interior Design from inception to completion including:
  • Design and materials for residential and commercial projects
  • Elements & principles of design
  • Architectural selections, flooring, cabinets, tile, lighting, etc
  • FF& E selections, furniture, window treatments, area rugs, art and accessories
  • Space planning methodology
  • Conduct field measures
  • Budget management
  • Creation of precision technical plans, drawings, and models
  • Design trends, material costs, building codes and ADA laws, building systems, and construction methods

REQUIRED ABILITIES

• Act independently

• Initiate, and motivate self and others

• Analyze situations

• Manage and work under pressure

• Attend to details

• Prioritize, multi-task and organize work

• Communicate verbally & in writing

• Problem-solve

• Concentrate

• Think creatively

• Empathize

• Work without supervision

• Identify problems

• Guide the work of others

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Relationship management and exemplary customer service

• Organize work to maximize productivity

• Actively listen to fully understand circumstances

• Utilize Concetti calendar system & block scheduling

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills

• Resolve conflicts to facilitate goal achievement

• Collaborate with others to maximize innovation and effectiveness

• Use empathy to understand the point of view of others

• Communicate ideas, thoughts, knowledge, and information to foster clarity and engage others

• Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints

• Consider multiple costs and benefits when problem solving to arrive at most effective decision

• Resolve issues using conflict management skills

• Focus on details to reduce errors and increase efficiency

• Exercise tact, discretion, and diplomacy

• Plan Work/Manage time effectively to ensure all work is completed timely and effectively

• Manage multiple priorities and demands within established requirements

REPORTS TO

• CEO/Principal Designer

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to: Ascend or Descend – Ability to move on an incline or decline, Lifting at least thirty (30) pounds or more, Hearing, Standing, Walking, Reaching, Bending, Twisting, Grasping/Finger manipulation, Discerning colors, Visual acuity, Hand dexterity, Sitting

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Indoor environments in a climate-controlled building
• Standard office environment
• Infrequent exposure to dust, debris and loud noises related to construction zones

WORK ENVIRONMENT (IF REMOTE)

• Must have high-speed internet access and access to quiet, well-kept space per Remote Work guidelines