Careers in Interior Design

By Willy Franzen

Looking for an entry level job or internship in interior design? Here's an overview of how to approach the search and a list of companies that might have entry level and internship opportunities that will interest you.

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Interior design focuses on making indoor spaces of all sorts functional and beautiful. An interior designer often specializes in a specific type of indoor space, such as office spaces, residential homes, or commercial design. They can also specialize in specific rooms (such as kitchen or bath), specific design styles, or in other areas such as environmentally conscious interior design.

Because of the variety of areas an interior designer can specialize in, there isn’t a typical day to day. Here are some activities that can happen in an interior designer’s day:

Sketch a design for a client, by hand or by computer
Meet with clients to discuss design needs
Research building permits needed and other regulations for a project
Specify items needed to make the interior beautiful

Interior designers frequent work in design and architecture firms as well as with home furniture stores. Over a quarter of interior designers are self-employed.

To get started in interior design, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree with courses in interior design and art, as well as training in computer-aided design (CAD). You also need a strong portfolio. In some states, you need a license before you can practice interior design.

Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Interior Design

Blinds.com - Blinds.com is a Houston, TX based company that is “the world’s largest online window covering store.”

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Job Title	Location
Data Analyst	Houston, TX
Blinds.com Customer Service, Solutions Provider (86728)	Houston, TX
Creative Director	Houston, TX
GC SALES DESIGN CONSULTANT 1 ) TX - Houston	Houston, TX
Director of Project Manager Office (PMO)	Houston, TX

See all 16 job postings

Houzz - Houzz is a Palo Alto, CA based company that offers “a collaborative platform for home remodeling and design."

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Job Title	Location
Social Media, Copywriting, Blogging Specialist	Staten Island, NY
Account Manager	Irvine, CA
Kitchen & Bath Sales Designer	Rockville, MD
Interior Design Assistant (must be proficient in AutoCad & Photoshop)	Malibu, CA
Marketing Associate	Palo Alto, CA

See all 46 job postings

Hanley Wood - Washington, DC based Hanley Wood is “the premier media, event, information and strategic marketing services company serving the residential and commercial design and construction industries.”

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Job Title	Location
Director of Business Development - Houston	Houston, TX
Part-Time Research Associate	Chantilly, VA
Analyst - Published Research	Irvine, CA
Ad Production Coordinator	Washington, DC
Field Researcher - Seattle Area	Seattle, WA

See all 22 job postings

Art.com - Art.com is based in Emeryville, CA, and it “is a leading authority in wall décor and the world’s largest online retailer of posters, prints, and framed art.”

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Job Title	Location
Associate Buyer (Art)	Emeryville, CA
Associate Buyer (Novelty)	Emeryville, CA
Manager, Business Development and API Programs	New York, NY
Manager, Social Media Marketing	Emeryville, CA
User Experience Designer	Emeryville, CA

See all 25 job postings

Haworth - Haworth is a Holland, MI based furniture company that “can make your environments work harder for you.”

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Job Title	Location
Designer	Woodland Hills, CA
Associate Graphic Designer	United States
Transportation Coordinator	Holland, MI
Experience Office Furniture Installer Needed	Charlotte, NC
Print & New Media Advertising Account Executive	Rochelle Park, NJ

See all 65 job postings

Restoration Hardware - Restoration Hardware is a Corte Madera, CA based retailer that considers itself a “curator of the finest historical design the world has to offer."

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Job Title	Location
EMS System Administrator	Cottage Grove, WI
IT Production Manager	Newark, NJ
Advanced Networking Support Representative – Tier III Tech	Lake Mary, FL
Netbackup Administrator	Florham Park, NJ
Windows Administrator	East Hanover, NJ

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Vedere - Vedere is a New York, NY based company that offers “an online design community and global marketplace unlike any other.”

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No current job openings.

Dwell - Dwell is a magazine about being "at home in the modern world," and they have some great job opportunities available.

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Job Title	Location
Manager, Digital Marketing	Providence, RI
Flatbed Company Driver - CDL-A	Columbia, MO
Merchandiser/Sales Representative	Pocatello, ID
Editorial Intern: New York	United States
Summer Internship	Los Angeles, CA

See all 487 job postings

Fab.com - Fab.com is an NYC based site that offers daily deals on design for everyone, and they have a ton of jobs available.

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Job Title	Location
Fashion Intern	New York, NY
Social Media Intern	New York, NY
Freelance Junior Graphic Designer	New York, NY
Country Manager, U.S. - Fashion Industry Opportunity	New York, NY
Copywriter - Fashion Industry Opportunity	New York, NY

See all 10 job postings

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia - If you enjoy Martha Stewart and want to work on the media or merchandise side, you definitely need to take a look at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia’s Careers.

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Job Title	Location
Assistant Digital Editor	New York, NY
Syndicated Analyst, Research & Insights	New York, NY
Administrative Assistant, Merchandising	New York, NY
Customer Success Maven	Washington, DC
Digital Project Manager	New York, NY

See all 18 job postings

Perkins+Will - I’m not much of an architectural critic, but Perkins+Will's projects look great and so do their entry level jobs for recent college grads.

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Job Title	Location
Receptionist	Washington, DC
Receptionist	Washington, DC
Interior Designer II	New York, NY
Interior Designer II	New York, NY
Interior Designer	New York, NY

See all 32 job postings

Reader’s Digest Association - It’s hard to say what's ahead for Reader’s Digest Association, but I think that there’s a big opportunity for entry level talent to help mold the future.

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No current job openings.

One Kings Lane - One Kings Lane offers the “world’s top home decor brands and designers at up to 70% off retail.” They’re headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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Job Title	Location
Senior Marketing Graphic Designer @ Liftopia	San Francisco, CA
Business Intern	New York, NY
Software Engineer/Consultant	Newburyport, MA
Certified Nursing Assistant / Home Health Aide	Montgomery County, PA
Content Specialist	New York, NY

See all 38 job postings

Rockwell Group - Rockwell Group doesn’t list jobs, but they do say “if you are passionate, creative, smart, hardworking, and looking for your next challenge,” you should apply.

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Job Title	Location
Lab Project Manager / Producer	New York, NY
Manager, IMS International Compliance	Annapolis, MD
Marketing and Digital Communications Specialist	Corning, NY
Pr Manager, HMI Procurement	Cedar Rapids, IA
Pr Labor Relations Specialist	Cedar Rapids, IA

See all 346 job postings

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