Interior Designer II

Clic is looking for an Interior Designer II with 4–7 years of professional experience who is ready to take meaningful ownership of projects and contribute throughout the full design and delivery process.

This position offers significant involvement in a variety of commercial interior projects, including workplace, corporate, legal, nonprofit, community, and other project types. The designer will work directly with Clic’s founders while taking increasing responsibility for design development, documentation, project coordination, client communication, and construction administration.

The Interior Designer II is a key contributor to the success of the studio. This person should be comfortable developing design ideas, translating them into accurate and coordinated construction documents, communicating with clients and consultants, and supporting projects through construction. Depending on project size and complexity, this designer may lead defined portions of larger projects or smaller projects with guidance from project leadership.

No two days at Clic are exactly the same. The ideal candidate thrives on variety, adapts quickly, identifies what needs to happen next, and brings curiosity, grit, and personal initiative to their work. This person is collaborative and design-focused while understanding that beautiful ideas must be supported by thoughtful, technically sound execution.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from a CIDA-accredited program

  • 4–7 years of professional interior design experience, with substantial experience in commercial interiors

  • Strong proficiency in Revit and Enscape

  • Working knowledge of SketchUp and AutoCAD

  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign and Photoshop

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

  • Experience contributing to all phases of interior design, from programming through construction administration

  • Strong knowledge of interior materials, finishes, furniture, fixtures, and equipment

  • Working knowledge of accessibility requirements, applicable building codes, construction systems, means and methods, and industry standards

  • Understanding of construction-document production and the relationship between drawings, specifications, schedules, and consultant information

  • Ability to translate design concepts and abstract ideas into clear visual, verbal, and written communication

  • Demonstrated ability to execute work accurately and follow assignments through completion

  • Proven experience balancing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines

  • Ability to communicate directly and professionally with clients

  • Experience coordinating with architects, engineers, specialty consultants, contractors, vendors, and owner representatives

  • Ability to guide and provide constructive feedback to less-experienced designers

  • Collaborative, accountable, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach

  • Growth-oriented and entrepreneurial mindset

  • NCIDQ certification is preferred; candidates actively pursuing certification will also be considered

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

  • Collaborate with project leadership and the design team to develop interior design solutions that align with client goals, program requirements, budget, schedule, and design intent

  • Lead defined portions of projects through programming, space planning, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration

  • Take increasing ownership of smaller projects based on project size, complexity, and experience

  • Develop and present design concepts, finish palettes, furniture solutions, diagrams, renderings, and presentation materials

  • Evaluate, select, document, and specify interior materials, finishes, fixtures, furniture, and equipment

  • Develop and manage coordinated Revit models and produce high-quality renderings and visualizations

  • Lead or substantially contribute to the production of construction documents suitable for permitting, pricing, and construction

  • Coordinate interior design documents with architectural, engineering, and specialty-consultant information

  • Review drawings and deliverables for accuracy, completeness, coordination, and consistency with the design intent

  • Participate actively in client meetings and lead portions of presentations and working sessions

  • Communicate directly with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and owner representatives

  • Track assigned project responsibilities and proactively communicate schedule, coordination, budget, or quality concerns

  • Support project management efforts, including work planning, scope coordination, schedules, and deliverable tracking

  • Participate in construction administration, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals and shop drawings, attending site meetings, conducting observations, and completing punch walks

  • Participate in value-engineering discussions and help identify solutions that protect the project’s design priorities

  • Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to less-experienced designers working on project teams

  • Participate actively in studio design critiques, pin-ups, and internal quality-control reviews

  • Help strengthen Clic’s design resources, technical standards, BIM practices, templates, and internal processes

  • Contribute to proposals, interviews, project photography, award submissions, and other marketing or business-development efforts

  • Build positive client relationships and represent Clic professionally throughout each project

  • Demonstrate accountability, initiative, flexibility, and commitment to the success of the studio

BENEFITS

  • Unlimited PTO

  • Flexible hybrid work schedule

  • Paid Holidays

  • 401K Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution

  • Health & Dental Insurance

  • Parking

  • No timecards

  • Professional Development Support - including membership dues (for up to 2 organizations for active members)

  • Reimbursement of NCIDQ examination fees upon successful completion of all three sections

  • Direct mentorship and professional growth alongside Clic’s founders and senior team members

  • Annual bonus opportunity based on individual contribution and firm profitability

COMPENSATION

The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000–$85,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, technical abilities, and alignment with the responsibilities of the position.

Applicants should submit their resume, portfolio and cover letter in PDF form to info@clicdesignstudio.com.‍  ‍

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