Interior Designer Level 1

Located in San Francisco, TEF Design (TEF) is an award-winning architecture and interior design practice committed to empowering community through design. Our staff of 50 integrates research, technology, and robust processes to create caring and responsible design solutions that deepen human connection and advance the mission of our clients. Our diverse portfolio encompasses placemaking for education, healthcare, workplace, culture/recreation, and infrastructure. Our practice ethos is collaborative and friendly, and we prioritize belonging and work-life balance. We also support career development with an internal mentorship program, encourage community engagement outside of the office, and offer diverse opportunities that align with individual passions, skills, and interests.

TEF is seeking a full-time Interior Designer/Interior Architect Level 1 to join our dynamic practice. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience with a focus on quality design and document production. Candidates should have experience and/or interest in a variety of project sectors and scales as well as a sincere passion for creating innovative and thoughtful design solutions for mission-driven clients. Finally, candidates should be comfortable interacting and collaborating with clients, principals, teammates, consultants and contractors.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Design, documentation and execution of a variety of project types, both in collaboration with and independent of architectural/design leadership: Programming & Concept Design, including support with space planning, visioning workshops, concept development and programming; Schematic & Design development, including design concept integration, interior finish selection, furniture selection, and document production; Construction Document and Administration, including drawing production and detailing, and coordination through construction construction administration
• Support with interior design specifications and industry standards, and familiarity with accessibility codes and sustainable design standards a plus

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5 years of work experience in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
• Experience in design, document production and oversight, and construction phase services
• Excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills
• Proficiency with Revit, Sketch-up, Adobe CS, AutoCAD, Google Suite software and MS Office Suite
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and alongside team to meet budget and schedule
• Ability to independently juggle a variety of projects, clients and tasks
• A professional degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or related discipline
• Sustainability accreditation a plus

APPLICATION: Please provide a cover letter and work samples along with your resume.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time (40 hours/week)

LOCATION: Hybrid - Mon/Tues/Wed in our San Francisco office, Thu/Fri remote

SALARY RANGE: $75,000-$90,000 annually

All TEF staff work in-person at our office on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Thursday and Friday are flexible workdays that allow staff to work remotely. TEF is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive compensation, eligibility for annual performance-based bonus, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their eligible family members, a 401(k) program with employer matching, and voluntary insurance. We also provide competitive paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave benefits.