Interior Designer​/Associate

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Sheladia Associates, Inc. (Sheladia), a minority‑owned business established in 1974, is an engineering and architecture firm supporting U.S. government, state and county projects, as well as international, multi‑lateral donor bank and host‑country funded projects.

We are seeking a talented Interior Designer/Associate (Design Associate). The Interior Designer/Associate is an integral part of the company’s architecture department and will provide hands‑on production support to cross‑functional teams. The Design Associate must be a self‑motivated team player and eager to expand their skills and knowledge base. The position is fully on‑site and reports to the company’s headquarters office in Rockville, MD.

• Perform hands‑on production tasks, ensuring high‑quality output, under direct supervision of the senior staff members
• Performs Revit modeling and detailing with the team
• Assists in feasibility studies, narratives, reports, drawings, and documents production at all stages of design and construction
• Ability to develop FF&E sets and specifications
• Coordinates the work with other junior professionals and consultants
• Coordinates on‑site efforts with Contractor
• Exercises independent judgment in evaluating, selecting, and using standard techniques, solving problems as they arise, and receives guidance on projects
• Displays competence in general conventional aspects of architecture and Interior Design.
• Other duties as required

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant design experience in commercial and institutional projects
• Working knowledge of architectural software (Revit required; AutoCAD preferred)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Proficiency in 3D rendering software
• Knowledge of drafting principles, techniques, and procedures
• Ability to develop plans and drawings from concept through construction administration
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and cross‑functional team members
• Excellent problem‑solving, organizational, and time‑management skills
• Ability to manage work independently and deliver high‑quality results within tight deadlines
• Working toward NCIDQ licensure or currently holding an active NCIDQ license

Salary
: $60k – $94k per year, commensurate with experience.

Sheladia provides employees the opportunity to work in a diverse, multi‑cultural environment with exposure to and collaboration with multiple disciplines on a variety of projects. You will work in a hands‑on, collaborative team environment.

Sheladia Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Compensation commensurate with experience.