Interior Designer

Creative, detail-driven Interior Designer with 10 to 15 years of professional 

experience. The ideal candidate will bring both design sensibility and technical expertise, 

working collaboratively across project types including educational, civic, and institutional 

environments.

A. Education

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture from a CIDAaccredited program is preferred.

2. A Pre-Professional Degree or Technical degree from a community college in Interior 

Architecture is also acceptable.

B. Certification and Licensing

1. Strong background in design fundamentals, space planning, and environmental 

psychology

2. NCIDQ certification required

3. Registered Interior Designer in North Carolina (or eligible for reciprocity)

4. LEED AP or WELL AP certification preferred (not required)

C. Experience

1. Professional experience in interior design and interior architecture, ideally within 

architecture firms or multidisciplinary environments

2. Proven ability to manage interiors from concept through construction documentation

a. Demonstrated experience with:

b. Finish and material selection;

c. Furniture and fixture coordination (FF&E);

d. Lighting design integration;

e. Code compliance, accessibility, and life safety standards;

f. Skilled in Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with SketchUp, 

Enscape, or Lumion preferred;

g. Experience preparing presentations, specifications, and construction 

documentation;

h. Strong understanding of project workflows and coordination with architects and 

consultants.

D. Other

1. Excellent communication and organizational skills — comfortable presenting to clients 

and leading discussions.

2. Collaborative team player who thrives in a small-firm environment with cross-disciplinary 

teamwork.

3. Passionate about designing spaces that support learning, community, and well-being.

4. Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining design quality and 

consistency.

5. Active Professional Association (IIDA, ASID) involvement is encouraged