About Careertakes

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Junior Commercial Interior Designer to join a growing design team focused on commercial furniture and interiors for healthcare, corporate, and education projects across the Gulf Coast. This entry-level, in-office role in Saint Benedict, LA, is an excellent opportunity to build technical skills, gain experience with commercial furniture systems, and grow into a designer/project coordinator role with mentorship and clear advancement paths.

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Key Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial furniture planning, space layouts, and furniture specifications for healthcare, workplace, and education projects
• Produce finish selections, client presentations, digital renderings, and other visual materials
• Prepare plans, elevations, installation drawings, furniture budgets, and preliminary pricing
• Review architectural drawings and support coordination with senior designers, architects, contractors, manufacturers, and installers
• Participate in client meetings, site visits, inventories, field verifications, and installation coordination
• Support projects from design development through procurement, installation, punch lists, warranty follow-up, and closeout
• Track project lead times, approvals, submittals, finish selections, and project documentation
• Maintain and organize the materials library (fabric, finish, laminate, flooring, samples)
• Coordinate with manufacturer representatives for samples, pricing, and product information
• Stay current on products, finishes, manufacturer updates, and industry trends
• Assist with manufacturer presentations, continuing education events, and internal resource development
• Maintain organized project files and contribute to process and standards improvements

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Procurement & Technical Requirements

• Learn commercial furniture procurement lifecycle: specifications, quotes, order acknowledgments, and documentation
• Assist preparing Bills of Material (BOMs) and proposals; support quote revisions
• Review manufacturer acknowledgments and support accurate order entry and finish approvals
• Build understanding of lead times, installation sequencing, and project coordination
• Develop proficiency using AutoCAD and CET Designer; Revit experience is a plus
• Use Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office for presentations and documentation

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field
• 0–3 years of professional interior design experience (entry-level welcome)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD required
• CET Designer or Revit experience preferred
• Experience with furniture dealerships or commercial interiors is a plus
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Coachable, curious, and motivated to build a long-term career in commercial interiors

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What We’re Looking For

• Positive, coachable attitude
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Creative problem-solver comfortable with both design and technical execution
• Collaborative team player who takes ownership of assigned work
• Eager to learn commercial furniture systems and dealership operations

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Why Join Confidential Client

• Hands-on exposure to every phase of commercial interior projects
• Mentorship from experienced designers and project managers
• Opportunities for professional development, continuing education, and industry events
• Support for IIDA membership, NCIDQ, and CEU development
• Clear path for career growth within the organization

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Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation based on experience
• Performance incentive opportunities
• Health insurance and paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• Professional development support, industry event participation, and membership/credential support

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Schedule & Location

• Full-time, in-office role based in Saint Benedict, Louisiana (five days per week)
• Occasional travel required for site visits, client meetings, and installations

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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