Junior Designer

About IA

At IA, we bring architecture, design, and strategy together to create environments that move people and organizations forward. Our teams help clients respond to changing business needs by designing places that strengthen connection, support performance, and adapt to what comes next. Join us and bring your perspective to work that aligns culture, operations, and long-term goals. Together, we shape the future through people-centered design.

Our Miami studio is seeking a Junior Designer to contribute ideas and develop practical skills in commercial interiors and workplace design. Working with an integrated team of architects and designers, you’ll support design exploration, space planning, materials research, and project documentation. With guidance from experienced team members, you’ll learn how client goals inform design decisions and how concepts develop into thoughtful, buildable environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design team in exploring concepts and preparing sketches, renderings, and presentation materials.
• Prepare and update drawings and models under supervision, incorporating marked revisions and team feedback.
• Assist with preliminary space plans and furniture layouts, considering client needs, movement, function, and accessibility.
• Research fixtures, furnishings, materials, and finishes and organize samples to support design selections.
• Help prepare furniture and finish plans, schedules, and design packages with guidance from senior team members.
• Assist with interior architectural details and construction documentation while building an understanding of materials, building systems, and construction methods.
• Gather product information, availability, and pricing from manufacturers and representatives to support informed design decisions.
• Assist with drawing coordination by incorporating direction from design and technical staff and identifying questions for review.
• Support site verifications and field surveys with experienced staff, documenting existing conditions and organizing findings.
• Participate in project meetings, document information and action items as assigned, and communicate progress on your work.
• Organize project files, drawings, and design resources in accordance with team standards.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Familiarity with Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office through coursework, internships, or professional experience.
• Curiosity about AI-assisted design tools and emerging technology, with a willingness to learn how they can support design exploration and collaboration.

Qualifications

• A degree in architecture or interior design, or equivalent education and practical experience.
• 0-3 years of relevant professional experience. Recent graduates are welcome to apply.
• An interest in commercial interiors and workplace design; relevant internships or academic projects are valued.
• Foundational knowledge of design principles, color, materials, and form and how they shape the experience of a space.
• Basic familiarity with space planning, furniture layouts, and interior architectural detailing.
• Basic sketching, rendering, and graphic communication skills to explore and share ideas.
• A basic understanding of construction drawings and an interest in learning documentation standards and procedures.
• Awareness of building systems, building codes, and accessibility considerations, with a willingness to develop your technical knowledge.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to ask questions, receive feedback, and work collaboratively.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through, with the ability to communicate workload needs and meet agreed deadlines.
• A willingness to learn, contribute ideas, and apply feedback as you build your design and technical skills.