Staff Interior Designer

Shape Inspiring Spaces - Join Design Alternatives as a Staff Interior Designer! Position Title: Staff Interior Designer Company Name: Design Alternatives Pay Range: $60,000 - $80,000 per year + Performance Bonus Industry: Commercial Furniture & Construction Location: Holmdel, NJ Job Overview Design Alternatives is seeking a talented and motivated Staff Interior Designer to join our growing team. In this hybrid role, you will be an integral part of the full design process, supporting concept development through final installation for a wide range of commercial interior projects. You will take ownership of design tasks, prepare documentation and materials, and collaborate with project managers, estimators, vendors, and field teams to ensure the successful delivery of innovative, high-quality spaces. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level designer eager to grow into full project ownership and gain hands-on experience across the complete project lifecycle in a supportive, fast-paced, and design-driven environment. Who We Are For over 35 years, Design Alternatives has been New Jersey's most trusted commercial interiors specialist. We bring design, procurement, and construction under one roof, delivering seamless interior renovations for lobbies, clubhouses, lounges, corridors, and moretransforming common spaces to foster connection and inspire community. With over 5 million square feet of projects completed, our team thrives in a growth-oriented, hybrid environment, where every member has ownership of project outcomes and opportunities to develop their craft. Learn more: *** Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Support the full interior design process from initial concept through project completionIndependently produce and revise design drawings, specifications, finish schedules, and FF&E documentationAssist with materials selection and preparation of client-facing presentationsCollaborate closely with project managers, estimators, and field teams to align designs with budget, constructability, and project schedulesConduct site surveys, field takeoffs, and measurements as neededParticipate in client meetings, vendor coordination, and project status reviewsEnsure designs comply with building codes, ADA requirements, and other relevant standardsProvide foundational input on estimating, budgeting, and design feasibilityMaintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, materials, and best practicesContribute to an organized, collaborative, and team-first work environmentQualifications Required: Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field