Open Position: Intermediate Interior Designer
At Oculus Inc., our people are valued and empowered to grow, develop, and fulfill their career goals while maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Oculus provides flexibility, a diverse project portfolio, and opportunities for advancement. Our inclusive, team-oriented, and open-door culture is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to create and thrive.
Position Overview
We are seeking a talented and motivated Intermediate Interior Designer to join our collaborative design team. This position is ideal for a designer with 2–6 years of professional experience who has developed a strong foundation in both design and technical documentation.
The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, organized, and proactive, with the ability to balance thoughtful design with the technical requirements necessary to successfully deliver a project. This role will work closely with project managers, architects, engineers, consultants, and clients throughout all phases of design—from early concepts and space planning through construction documentation, furniture coordination, and construction administration.
We are looking for someone who enjoys being part of a team but is also comfortable taking initiative, managing priorities, solving problems, and independently advancing their work. This position provides opportunities to work across a variety of project types while continuing to develop skills in project management, client communication, technical design, and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Project Design & Execution
- Plan, develop, and execute small to mid-scale projects with varying complexities.
- Coordinate with project managers, architects, engineers, and consultants to ensure successful project delivery.
- Apply sound design principles and innovative problem-solving techniques in production work.
- Oversee project documentation, production, and implementation through all design phases.
- Support QA/QC reviews to ensure compliance with current codes, regulations, and firm standards.
Team & Office Development
- Assist in developing and refining office templates and processes to improve efficiency and maintain drawing standards.
- Contribute to a collaborative, supportive, and organized studio culture.
Business Development & Marketing
- Collaborate with team members to prepare marketing and business development materials.
- Represent the firm professionally in client meetings and presentations.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture from an accredited program.
- Minimum of 2 years of professional interior design experience.
- NCIDQ certification or working towards NCIDQ certification.
- Proficiency in Revit, InDesign, and MS Office Software.
- Solid understanding of building codes, design standards, and construction processes.
- Strong knowledge of interior design principles, materials, finishes, furniture, and construction methods.
- Strong organizational and communication skills; able to manage priorities and coordinate logistics effectively.
- Interest in improving design workflows, quality standards, and internal processes.
- Commitment to producing accurate, high-quality drawings and documentation.
Why Join Us?
You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values creativity, quality, technical excellence, and thoughtful design. Our designers are encouraged to take ownership of their work, contribute ideas, and grow beyond a traditional production role.
This position offers exposure to a diverse range of project types and opportunities to develop experience in design, documentation, furniture, client engagement, construction administration, and project leadership. We are looking for someone who wants to continue growing as a designer while making a meaningful contribution to our team and the projects we create.
How to Apply:
Please include your résumé and a sample design portfolio or a link to your online portfolio.