What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interior Designer position at Pearce Design Group?
About Pearce Design Group
Pearce Design Group is a full-service residential interior design firm based in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, specializing in high-end homes throughout the Jersey Shore and surrounding areas.
Our work is rooted in creating layered, livable interiors that feel elevated yet approachable, with an emphasis on custom details, natural materials, thoughtful furnishings, and a strong connection to each home's architecture and surroundings. Our projects range from new construction and large-scale renovations to complete-home furnishings, allowing us to work closely with our clients from the earliest design concepts through installation and final styling.
As our studio continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Interior Designer to join our team.
The Role
We are looking for a well-rounded designer with 1–2 years of professional interior design experience who is equally comfortable contributing creatively and working technically. This role will work closely with our design team across multiple active residential projects, assisting with everything from concept development, sourcing, and selections to space planning, technical drawings, 3D modeling, and renderings.
The ideal candidate has a strong design eye, understands the technical side of residential design, and is comfortable taking initiative while collaborating closely with the team across all phases of a project.
What You'll Do
● Collaborate with the design team on high-end residential projects from initial concept through installation
● Develop design concepts, inspiration boards, presentations, and material palettes
● Source and select furniture, lighting, fabrics, wallcoverings, rugs, artwork, accessories, and architectural finishes
● Create space plans, furniture layouts, elevations, and other design drawings
● Build detailed 3D models and produce high-quality interior renderings
● Research products, dimensions, materials, pricing, lead times, and availability
● Prepare and maintain accurate project selections, specifications, and design documentation
● Communicate professionally with vendors, showrooms, contractors, installers, and trades
● Participate in client presentations, client meetings, showroom visits, and project-site visits
● Assist with installations, accessorizing, styling, and other project needs as they arise
● Manage multiple project assignments while maintaining accuracy, organization, and deadlines
What We're Looking For
● 1–2 years of professional interior design experience
● Residential interior design experience strongly preferred
● Degree in Interior Design
● Strong design sensibility with an understanding of scale, proportion, space planning, color, materials, finishes, and furnishings
● Strong technical skills with the ability to create and interpret floor plans, elevations, dimensions, and design documentation
● Experience with 3D modeling and interior rendering
● Experience sourcing and specifying furniture, lighting, materials, finishes, and accessories
● Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through
● Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced studio environment
● Professional written and verbal communication skills
● Comfortable collaborating, receiving feedback, asking questions, and taking initiative
● Professional and confident interacting with clients, vendors, contractors, showrooms, and trades
● Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for client meetings, showroom appointments, installations, and project-site visits
Software & Technical Skills
Professional experience with design and presentation software is important for this role.
Candidates should have experience with several of the following:
● SketchUp
● AutoCAD
● Enscape
● Canva
● Adobe Creative Suite
● Google Workspace
Strong 3D modeling and rendering capabilities are required.
Experience with every program listed above is not required. Candidates will be asked to identify the programs they have used professionally and their level of proficiency in each.
How to Apply
Please submit the following with your application:
Résumé
Please include your relevant professional interior design experience and education.
Portfolio / Work Samples
Please provide a link to your portfolio or attach examples of relevant professional interior design work. We would especially like to see examples that demonstrate both your creative design abilities and technical skills, including completed interiors, design concepts, space planning, drawings, 3D models, and/or renderings where applicable.
Software Proficiency
Please list the design-related programs you have experience using and rate your proficiency in each as Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, or Expert.
Example:
SketchUp — Advanced
AutoCAD — Advanced
Enscape — Intermediate
Canva — Advanced
Adobe Creative Suite — Intermediate
Brief Introduction
Tell us a little about your professional interior design experience, the types of projects you have worked on, and what interests you about joining Pearce Design Group.
Availability
Please indicate your availability to begin a full-time, in-person position in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey.
Portfolio Note
When submitting professional work completed while employed by another design firm, please briefly identify your individual role or contribution to the work shown. We understand that interior design is collaborative and would like to better understand your personal experience and capabilities.
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 35.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 1 year of professional interior design experience?
- Do you have professional experience working on residential interior design projects?
- Do you have professional experience creating 3D models and interior renderings? (If yes, please briefly list the programs you use for modeling and rendering.)
- Please list the design, drafting, rendering, and presentation programs you have experience using and rate your proficiency in each as Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, or Expert.
- Please provide a link to your portfolio or confirm that you have attached examples of your professional interior design work.
- Are you able to work full-time, in person at our Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey studio?
- Do you have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation for local client meetings, showroom appointments, installations, and project-site visits?
- Why Pearce Design Group? In a few sentences, please tell us what interests you about this position and why you would like to join Pearce Design Group.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $26