Interior Designer 2

Are you an experienced Interior Designer with a passion for collaborating on project teams that focus on creating engaging spaces in education, healthcare and community settings? Are you interested in joining an organization that has been recognized by the Pittsburgh Business Times on the list of Best Places to Work 2025 and the Pittsburgh Fast 50 as well as Pittsburgh Magazine’s Best of the Burgh? If so, read on….

At DRAW Collective, we are not just Architects and Designers, we’re creators of spaces that inspire and transform. Our commitment to excellence and designing with empathy drives everything we do. We’re seeking a dedicated Interior Designer 2 to join the team to promote and shape the future of architecture in the Pittsburgh region. The ideal candidate will possess 6-8 years of experience in empathetic design in a collaborative environment that embodies quality, learning and engagement.

Working with us, you will:

• Support the Architects & Project Managers; responsible for the design, finished drawings, and specifications related to the interior design.
• Serve as the primary drawing/technical support on small to medium-sized interior-focused projects and as part of a team on larger projects;
• Oversee a small staff of interior designers & technicians, as applicable;
• Apply sound and diverse knowledge of interior design/interior architecture methods, including systems thinking and empathetic design techniques;
• Utilize advanced techniques to problem solve within individual field/market with supervision and guidance related to overall objectives, critical issues, and new concepts;
• Must possess current and up-to-date technical interior drawing/detailing skills;
• Maintain project-related organization/communication systems, and
• Embrace and apply firm standards consistently.

An ideal candidate has:

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Architecture or Interior Design, with typically 6-8+ years of relevant experience, NCIDQ designation desired, but not required

Contribute expertise in interior architecture and design on project teams; interface with clients, prepare documentation for productive work sessions, develop and deliver presentations

Software experience to include: REVIT, Bluebeam, Sketch Up and Photoshop experience, and proficiency with MS Office.

Organizational skills: effective time management, follow-through and deadline oriented

Communication skills: well-developed communication skills to build relationships, influence, and project credibility with a wide variety of internal and external clients, consultants, contractors, subcontractors

Ability to travel between offices located in Mt. Lebanon and Cranberry; available to go on-site as needed (valid driver’s license, reliable transportation)

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds, ability to pack/unpack and set up materials

Able and available for local travel to construction and client sites in the region; following all PPE requirements and adhering to OSHA requirements

Ability to work in an office (Monday-Thursday) and an option for virtual work (Friday), sitting for long periods of time doing computer work

Why Choose Us? At DRAW Collective, full-time employees enjoy competitive benefits including: Health Insurance, Dental & Vision Insurance, generous PTO, STD, LTD and Life Insurance and a work environment that supports your growth and development. Our staff of over 40 employees (plus 2 dogs!) enjoys a collaborative environment, plenty of free snacks and beverages, plus rewarding work supporting our clients who value our expertise!

DRAW Collective is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.