Interior Designer Jobs in Georgia
Interior Designer jobs in Georgia are active and competitive, concentrated in residential, commercial, and hospitality design with openings at every level from entry-level drafters through senior project leads. Atlanta leads hiring volume by a wide margin, with Savannah and Augusta contributing steadily, and major employers including Portman Holdings, NCR Voyix, and Marriott's Southern properties maintain consistent interior design needs tied to corporate campuses, hospitality, and mixed-use development. High-demand specialties in Georgia include commercial office interiors, luxury residential, and hospitality and hotel design. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you're in the right place.
About K-12 & Higher Education at DLR Group
Our Higher Education and K-12 Education practices are united by a shared purpose: to elevate learning through design. Our multidisciplinary team of educators, researchers, anthropologists, planners, architects, engineers, building performance experts, and interior designers partners with institutions across the K-12 and Higher Education spectrum to design environments that inspire discovery, connection, and growth. Drawing from evidence-based design, we help schools and universities bridge the gap between tradition and innovation, improving operations and shaping spaces that enhance both academic learning and social development. We understand the rapid pace of technological, social, and cultural change, and work closely with educators and administrators to navigate these shifts. Together, we create learning environments that strengthen engagement, improve educational outcomes, and enrich the lives of students, faculty, and communities.
Position Summary
As a Senior Interior Designer, you will be working as a part of our integrated design team and will be responsible for collaborating on the design of projects from pre-design and programming through construction administration on projects ranging in size and complexity, with at least 75% being education-focused. This role is often responsible for leading project design efforts, client interactions, and presentations. As a Senior Interior Designer, you will mentor younger staff and foster a work environment that emphasizes mutual respect, integration, learning, communication, and collaboration.
If you are a collaborative thought leader with a strategic mindset, this might be the position for you. DLR Group is 100% employee-owned and, as such, you'll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm. We rely on all our employee-owners to apply their financial acumen to grow the Firm profitably. Regional travel may be required as needed.
What you will do:
- Be a collaborative design team member, sharing thought-leadership throughout all phases of the design process.
- Have strong client and time management skills.
- Set a vision and direction for design concept presentations.
- Set a vision and direction for material palettes, reviews, and provides feedback to the team for development.
- Estimates fees, determines scope of work, and prepares proposals and contracts
- Have strong creative design and drawing skills, graphic and oral design presentation skills, capacity for conceptual design thinking, and 3D design/modeling ability.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or equivalent
- 10+ years of commercial design experience with expertise in Education (K-12 or Higher Ed)
- Proficiency with Revit, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency with SketchUp and some 3D rendering software
- Ability to work both independently and effectively in a cross-disciplinary team atmosphere and across multiple offices.
- Outstanding communication, and interpersonal skills and be an enthusiastic team player.
- Strong leadership and team building skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional NCIDQ Certification
- Industry involvement in relevant market sector organizations
*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT*
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.
We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients' success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.
Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you're in the right place.
About K-12 & Higher Education at DLR Group
Our Higher Education and K-12 Education practices are united by a shared purpose: to elevate learning through design. Our multidisciplinary team of educators, researchers, anthropologists, planners, architects, engineers, building performance experts, and interior designers partners with institutions across the K-12 and Higher Education spectrum to design environments that inspire discovery, connection, and growth. Drawing from evidence-based design, we help schools and universities bridge the gap between tradition and innovation, improving operations and shaping spaces that enhance both academic learning and social development. We understand the rapid pace of technological, social, and cultural change, and work closely with educators and administrators to navigate these shifts. Together, we create learning environments that strengthen engagement, improve educational outcomes, and enrich the lives of students, faculty, and communities.
Position Summary
As a Senior Interior Designer, you will be working as a part of our integrated design team and will be responsible for collaborating on the design of projects from pre-design and programming through construction administration on projects ranging in size and complexity, with at least 75% being education-focused. This role is often responsible for leading project design efforts, client interactions, and presentations. As a Senior Interior Designer, you will mentor younger staff and foster a work environment that emphasizes mutual respect, integration, learning, communication, and collaboration.
If you are a collaborative thought leader with a strategic mindset, this might be the position for you. DLR Group is 100% employee-owned and, as such, you'll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm. We rely on all our employee-owners to apply their financial acumen to grow the Firm profitably. Regional travel may be required as needed.
What you will do:
- Be a collaborative design team member, sharing thought-leadership throughout all phases of the design process.
- Have strong client and time management skills.
- Set a vision and direction for design concept presentations.
- Set a vision and direction for material palettes, reviews, and provides feedback to the team for development.
- Estimates fees, determines scope of work, and prepares proposals and contracts
- Have strong creative design and drawing skills, graphic and oral design presentation skills, capacity for conceptual design thinking, and 3D design/modeling ability.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or equivalent
- 10+ years of commercial design experience with expertise in Education (K-12 or Higher Ed)
- Proficiency with Revit, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency with SketchUp and some 3D rendering software
- Ability to work both independently and effectively in a cross-disciplinary team atmosphere and across multiple offices.
- Outstanding communication, and interpersonal skills and be an enthusiastic team player.
- Strong leadership and team building skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional NCIDQ Certification
- Industry involvement in relevant market sector organizations
*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT*
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.
We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients' success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.
Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
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Where Georgia roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Interior Designer Job Market in Georgia
A snapshot from current Georgia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in interior designer jobs across Georgia.
- NCIDQ certification or active Georgia interior design licensure through the Secretary of State preferred
- Bachelor's degree in interior design or a closely related field from an accredited program
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or SketchUp for space planning and construction documentation
- Experience with FF&E specification, procurement, and vendor coordination on commercial projects
- Strong portfolio demonstrating completed residential, commercial, or hospitality design projects
- Familiarity with ADA accessibility standards and local Georgia building codes
Interior Designer Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an interior designer in Georgia?
Georgia does not require a mandatory state license for all interior designers, but the title 'registered interior designer' is a protected designation administered through the Georgia Secretary of State's Professional Licensing Boards Division. To use that title, you typically need an accredited design degree, documented work experience, and passage of the NCIDQ examination. Most Georgia employers in commercial and corporate sectors treat NCIDQ certification as the standard professional credential.
How much do interior designers make in Georgia?
Interior designers in Georgia earn a median of about $71,760 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $45,190 for the lowest 10% to over $123,820 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire interior designers in Georgia?
Employers hiring interior designers in Georgia right now include ASD|SKY, Hendrick, and Arhaus, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's concentration of hospitality brands, large corporate headquarters, and growing mixed-use development firms means interior design roles appear across both in-house teams and regional design studios.
Which Georgia cities have the most interior designer jobs?
Atlanta, Peachtree City, and Peachtree Corners have the most interior designer openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates due to its density of corporate headquarters, hospitality groups, and commercial real estate development, while Savannah draws openings tied to its historic preservation industry, boutique hotel sector, and the presence of the Savannah College of Art and Design's professional network, and Augusta contributes through healthcare facility and commercial construction projects.
Are there remote interior designer jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since interior design often requires site visits, client walkthroughs, and hands-on material selection. About 33% of interior designer openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the share of roles where concept development, space planning, and FF&E sourcing can be handled off-site. Roles focused on early-stage design development and rendering tend to offer the most remote flexibility.
How can I get hired as an interior designer in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or junior designer role at a mid-size Atlanta commercial or residential firm, where studios regularly bring on new graduates for drafting, material research, and FF&E coordination support. Large Georgia hospitality and development employers sometimes post project coordinator or design assistant roles that do not require prior project lead experience. Building a portfolio through student work, freelance residential projects, or volunteer commercial work, and obtaining or pursuing NCIDQ candidacy status, gives candidates a clear edge in a competitive Atlanta market.
Where can I find and apply to interior designer jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to interior designer jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings across Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, and surrounding areas. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly through the listings.
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