Interior Designer - Entry Level
Cannon DesignChicago, Illinois
Internship
Posted March 2, 2026
$23 - $26/hr
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Job Description
An entry-level interior design position focused on assisting with all project phases, including design development, documentation, and material selections, within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the design team in all project phases including Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration.
- Support furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) selections, layouts, and documentation throughout interior design phases.
- Contribute to the design development and documentation of interior spaces, including drawings of floor plans, elevations, details, and finishes.
- Conduct research for product and finish selections and assist in developing finish plans and specifications.
- Apply building and life safety codes correctly to interior design work.
- Prepare computerized renderings and presentation materials.
- Produce drawings and support project functions within time, cost, and quality constraints.
- Maintain and organize the Interior Design library and order samples and materials from vendors.
- Visit job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
Requirements
- Bachelor or Master s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or relevant field required by hire date.
- Strong creative design portfolio demonstrating design skills.
- Proficiency with Revit and Enscape preferred.
- Proficiency with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite required.
- Ability to assist with all project phases including Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration under supervision.
- Ability to assist with furniture, fixtures and equipment FFE selections, layouts, and documentation throughout all phases of interior design work.
- Ability to assist in the design development and documentation of interior spaces, including drawings of floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, pattern plans, elevations, details, and room finishes.
- Ability to conduct research for product and finish selections and assist in the development of finish plans and specifications.
- Ability to become familiar with building and life safety codes and their correct application to Interior Design work.
- Ability to assist in preparing computerized renderings and other presentation materials.
- Ability to produce drawings and perform support functions in conformance with project time, cost, and quality constraints.
- Willingness to follow CannonDesign drawing standards.
- Willingness to maintain the Interior Design library by organizing and updating materials as determined by office, including ordering samples and materials from vendors.
- Willingness to visit job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress, including physical site walk-throughs.
- Travel as required by the position.
- Ability to assist with support functions related to interior design work as directed.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $22.72 to $25.57 hourly
Paid time off
Flex-time schedules
Remote work options
401k plan
Discretionary bonuses
Full benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible spending account options
Voluntary insurances
Employee perk programs
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