Interior Design Professional I

About the Role

At Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC), the Interior Design Professional I will bring their experience to meaningful projects that shape the communities they serve. This role offers the opportunity to support ongoing projects for the Interiors team, collaborate with talented professionals across disciplines, and build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Key Responsibilities

• Acquire basic knowledge and develop skills in a specific practice area.
• Attend client planning meetings; present plans and information to customers for review and approvals.
• Conduct field measurements.
• Inventory existing product and produce as-built drawings/specifications.
• Develop and present block and space plans and gain customer approval.
• Develop plotting, printing, and color boards.
• Develop construction documents and specifications.
• Review design and content changes to ensure they meet GMC standards.
• Maintain document control, review contract scope, and maintain project records.
• Oversee the installation of design elements and furniture.
• Assist with punch list review with project managers.
• Assist in the writing and presentation of design proposals and contracts.
• Maintain detailed and extensive project documentation, including records of key decisions, phone conversations, approvals, signoffs, and notes from project planning meetings.
• Manage adherence to project schedule, project budget, design task completions, and quality of design work.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external clients.
• Work across disciplines and office locations to fully utilize firm experiential knowledge.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Revit
• Adobe Creative Suite, or other design programs
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Rendering software

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from a four-year college or university in Interior Design.
• 0-2 years of related experience, preferred.
• Expertise in layout, color, lighting, materials selection, and installations.
• Knowledge of industry best practices, ADA Codes, building materials, and construction details.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Sharp eye for quality assurance and an attention to detail.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt with changing business needs.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to share experience.
• Commitment to quality and thoughtful problem-solving.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• A desire to contribute to something bigger than an individual project.

Work Environment

• Primarily an office-based role with opportunities for field work.
• Fieldwork may involve exposure to various weather conditions, temperatures, pollutants, chemicals, insects, and possibly water-borne pathogens. Appropriate protective clothing and gear will be required.
• Office work may involve prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer, with potential for bending, twisting, and crouching.
• Travel: Up to 5%, generally limited to project-specific travel.