Interior Designer Jobs
Interior Designer jobs are open across residential, commercial, hospitality, and retail sectors, at every level from junior designer to senior and principal, with specializations in space planning, sustainable design, and FF&E. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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I am looking for interior design assistant to go to job sites meetings with me who can also do drawings, 3-D, Mood Boards, renderings, spec sheets, sample library, follow ups, and administrative work.
Also to have some knowledge of architectural details. The assistant also should be able to modify my website pictures.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Internship
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Ability to Commute:
- Los Angeles, CA 90077 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Los Angeles, CA 90077: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- RH18
- DLR11
- Steinhafels11
- EskewDumezRipple11
- La-Z-Boy10
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate49
- Consulting & Professional Services20
- Retail14
- Technology & Software5
- Manufacturing4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in interior designer jobs.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or SketchUp for drafting and space planning
- Bachelor's degree in interior design, interior architecture, or a related field
- Portfolio demonstrating completed residential or commercial projects from concept to installation
- Knowledge of building codes, ADA accessibility standards, and local permitting requirements
- NCIDQ certification or active progress toward licensure in relevant states
- Experience with FF&E specification, vendor sourcing, and project budget management
Tips for Your Interior Designer Job Search
Tailor your portfolio to each sector
Residential and commercial clients look for very different things. Before applying, reorganize your portfolio to lead with projects that match the sector, hotel interiors for hospitality roles, open-plan offices for commercial, and so on. Generic portfolios get passed over.
List software proficiencies front and center
Interior designer postings filter hard on tools. AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite show up in the majority of listings. Put your software skills in a dedicated section near the top of your resume, not buried at the bottom.
Target firms by their project type, not just size
A boutique hospitality studio and a large commercial firm hire for completely different aesthetics and workflows. Read the firm's recent project case studies before applying so your cover letter references their actual work, not a generic pitch about your passion for design.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists interior designer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a before-and-after walkthrough for interviews
Interior design interviews often include a portfolio review where you talk through your process out loud. Practice explaining one project from client brief to final installation, covering constraints you faced and decisions you made. Interviewers want to hear how you think, not just see the result.
Negotiate scope alongside salary
In interior design, your title, project budget authority, and vendor relationships can matter as much as base pay. When you receive an offer, ask what types of projects you will own, what your sign-off authority is on purchasing decisions, and whether the role involves client-facing presentations.
Interior Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most interior designers?
The companies hiring the most interior designers right now include RH, DLR, and Steinhafels, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at firms with active commercial, hospitality, or large-scale residential development pipelines.
How many interior designer jobs are remote?
About 26% of interior designer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though the share varies significantly by specialization. Roles focused on concept development, space planning, FF&E specification, and rendering tend to offer the most location flexibility, while positions that require site visits, contractor coordination, or client walkthroughs are typically on-site or hybrid.
How do you become an interior designer?
You become an interior designer by earning a bachelor's degree in interior design or interior architecture from a program accredited by CIDA. After graduation, you complete supervised work experience, typically two to three years, before sitting for the NCIDQ exam, which is required for licensure in many states. Building a portfolio of real projects during school through internships or freelance work is essential before applying for full-time roles.
How do you get hired as an interior designer with little or no experience?
Employers hiring junior interior designers focus heavily on your portfolio over your work history. Prioritize projects from school, unpaid or volunteer work, or speculative redesigns of real spaces. Demonstrating software proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit, even through academic projects, carries significant weight. Applying to firms that explicitly list junior or assistant designer openings and targeting residential studios, which often have shorter project cycles and more hands-on learning, gives you the strongest entry point.
What does the interior designer interview process look like?
Interior designer interviews typically involve a portfolio review, a conversation about your design process, and often a take-home or in-person design exercise. The portfolio review is usually the centerpiece, you walk the panel through one or two projects from brief to completion. Some firms add a technical screen focused on AutoCAD or Revit skills. Final rounds often include a meeting with a principal or a site visit to a current project.
Where can I find and apply to interior designer jobs?
You can find and apply to interior designer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search through available roles, find the ones that match your experience and specialization, and apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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