We are seeking an experienced 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.

 

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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.

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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”

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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.

• Lead and manage projects from schematic design through construction administration.

• Develop 3D models and 2D construction sets.

• Develop interior specifications.

• Source new and vintage furnishings and decor.

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Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience commercial and/or residential interior design

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design or interior architecture (preferred)

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Skills:

• Outstanding interpersonal skills, a team-first mentality, and a collaborative work style.

• Advanced 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

 

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Compensation:

• Salary commensurate with experience

• Competitive PTO

 

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Location:

• In person at Ario Studio in downtown Travelers Rest, SC

 

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