Entry-Level Interior Designer

Travelers Rest, SC

We are seeking an entry-level interior designer to join our team. The ideal candidate is described below. This is an in-person position at Ario Studio's office in downtown Travelers Rest, SC.

You could be a good fit for this position if:

You are passionate about, and obsessed with, great design work.
You love contemporary design but also appreciate traditional design.
You believe the best design outcomes are achieved when interiors and architecture are developed together.
You care deeply about how interior environments impact people.
You can visualize design and proportions effortlessly. You think about the 3-dimensional aspects of design – not just flat finishes and décor.
You’re a life-long learner, always looking to expand your horizons and take your design skills to the next level.
You’re detail-oriented yet big-picture driven. You can move fluidly between concept development, material selection, and technical coordination, always keeping the overall design vision intact.
You thrive in a design-driven studio, welcome critique, and are motivated by making work that’s genuinely exceptional—not just “good enough.”
You’re not here to follow trends or collect projects. You’re here to raise the bar.
You understand that great work is often the result of many hands and a clear vision. You are comfortable stepping into an existing design direction and elevating it through execution, detail, and follow-through.

This position is not for someone who:

Wants to work independently of architecture
Is trend-driven or purely decorative in approach
Doesn’t think 3-dimensional or can’t visualize designs intuitively
Prefers minimal design feedback or loose standards
Doesn’t enjoy project management
Avoids critique or takes design feedback personally
Is satisfied repeating solutions that “worked on the last project”

In this position, you can expect to:

Work on both commercial and residential architecture projects (20% commercial and 80% residential work)
Work directly with, and coordinate between, clients, vendors, consultants, engineers, and contractors.
Participate in multiple projects at the same time.
Drive to local properties and work sites.
Develop 3D models and 2D construction sets.
Develop interior specifications.
Source new and vintage furnishings and decor.

Qualifications:

1-3 years of experience commercial and/or residential interior design
Bachelor’s degree in interior design or interior architecture (preferred)

Skills:

Outstanding interpersonal skills, a team-first mentality, and a collaborative work style.
Basic proficiency in Sketch Up and Revit
General proficiency in Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Lumion and/or Twinmotion
Excellent writing and speaking skills
Ability to constructively communicate and receive feedback.
Strong hand sketching skills
Construction administration and/or project management experience
Strong construction set detailing skills
Personal organization skills

Compensation:

Salary commensurate with experience
Competitive PTO

Location:

In person at Ario Studio in downtown Travelers Rest, SC

To apply for this position, please email careers@ariostudio.com. Please include a cover letter, resume, and current portfolio.

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