KAPLAN THOMPSON IS SEEKING AN INTERIOR DESIGNER II

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Please send a resume, brief cover letter, and examples of work to hiring@kaplanthompson.com.

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We are seeking an Interior Designer II with 5 to 8 years of professional experience; those with more experience are also encouraged to apply. This is a unique opportunity to get in the door with a design focused, mission-based, award-winning firm named to the Architect 50: Top 50 Firms in Sustainability in the U.S.

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Timing

Accepting applications until: 03/15/2026

Interviewing applicants: 03/16/2026 through 04/17/2026

Estimated start date: early May 2026

Responsibilities

Design Skill

• Generate all architectural concepts for interiors projects, including full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating interior design assignments

• Plan and design interior aspects of large or multiple projects by developing appropriate concepts and approaches

• Coordinate interior design, develop creative design concepts for projects and prepare presentation and design drawings

Technical Ability

• Provide subject matter expertise on specific components of interior design, including project specifications

• Carry out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures

• Coordinate with Principals and more experienced Interior Designers on appropriate technical solutions and strategies

• Occasionally provide technical guidance to less experienced interior design staff

Project Management

• Manage small, simple projects with guidance from more experienced Interior Designers

• Actively monitor client budget and schedule

Communication

• Be relied upon to present directly to the client on technical and design solutions

• Provide management of project communications and documentation pending project-specific role

• Assist in management of project communication and documentation

Teamwork

• Work in a collaborative team structure with other architects and designers on single-family and multi-family residential projects, restaurants, and sustainability-focused institutions

• Follow up with junior staff to check in to see if they have any questions or when task load might be light

Industry Awareness

• Strive to incorporate sustainable solutions throughout your work

• Produce work that is consistent with the quality and design aesthetic of the firm and the region

• Monitor activity in relevant industry organizations

Self-development

• Proactively engage in office culture

• Strive for professional and personal development, such as NCIDQ certification or other appropriate sustainable accreditations

Business Development

• Participate in lead nurturing

• Cultivate relationships with clients and potential clients

Leadership

• Champion one or more internal initiatives

• Introduce new initiatives that will benefit the organization

• Contribute to advancing the skills of others

Requirements

Qualifications:

Required: BArch or BS completed in Interior Architecture and 5+ years of experience, physical presence in the office, ability to lift light packages. Access to the office requires climbing one flight of stairs. Construction Administration requires navigating job sites lacking accessibility features.

Preferred: NCIDQ certification or on track to get certified, current and ongoing knowledge of healthy design products, and strong vendor relationships, experience with GreenGuard, CARB-compliant, DECLARE products and Red2Green materials database

Skills:

Required: 3D drafting with BIM experience Preferred: ArchiCAD, photo or video, software proficiency with Mac, Microsoft Office, Gsuite, Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote or Powerpoint.

Compensation

The expected starting range for this role, based on our 2026 salary bands, is $64,281 to $81,485 base salary for uncertified professionals and $70,066 to $88,819 base salary for NCIDQ-certified professionals, plus benefits that equal a total compensation package in the range of $77,000 to $101,000. Role and compensation will be commensurate with experience and skill.