Entry-Level Interior Designer /// Des Moines Office

Slingshot Architecture - Des Moines, IA

Full-time - Entry Level

Des Moines, IA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Entry-Level Interior Designer position at Slingshot Architecture is designed for emerging professionals with a Bachelor of Interior Design degree and up to three years of experience. The role involves providing design assistance under the guidance of mid-to-senior level designers and architects, contributing to various aspects of interior development, including graphic story development, documentation, and client interactions. The position emphasizes collaboration, personal growth, and a commitment to creating impactful designs in a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with graphic interior story development, including pulling imagery, generating mood boards, sketches, and drawings for concept development.
• Document floor plans, ceiling plans, elevations, finish plans, and schedules for construction documentation.
• Learn the SSA design process and project software, including ArchiCAD and Sketchup.
• Assist the design team with maintaining the BIM library.
• Support business development activities with finish boards, presentations, social media post content creation, and meeting note preparation.
• Assist in ordering samples for projects.
• Attend client meetings and design critiques.
• Maintain the interior design library and meet with manufacturer's representatives to keep knowledge current.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design
• Up to 3 years of experience in the industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
• Working knowledge of ArchiCAD and Sketchup
• Strong communication skills

Nice-to-haves

• Basic sketching and rendering skills
• Familiarity with space planning methodology
• Working knowledge of construction documentation and procedures
• Intermediate MS Office Suite skills

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Volunteer time off
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance