Interior Associate II

Farnsworth Group
is seeking an Interior Associate II in the below posting location. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the design and delivery of interior design projects from concept through construction. You will collaborate with project teams to develop design solutions, prepare technical documentation, coordinate project deliverables, and communicate with clients, consultants, and vendors. This position provides the opportunity to build leadership skills while contributing to the successful execution of projects across a variety of market sectors.

Posting

Location:

Springfield, IL

• Assist in the design and delivery of interior aspects of projects, including programming, space planning, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
• Develop interior design solutions, finish selections, material palettes, furniture layouts, and presentation materials.
• Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and lighting.
• Prepare and coordinate construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Provide design support and documentation to communicate design ideas from concept through completion, including renderings, graphic presentations, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, vendors, and contractors to support project goals and schedules.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations while helping to develop and maintain client relationships.
• Assist with project administration, file management, quality reviews, and project documentation.
• Perform construction administration activities, including submittal reviews, RFIs, and site observations.
• Support and mentor Interior Associate I team members.

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design from an accredited program.
• 3–5 years of interior design experience.
• Experience developing and maintaining client relationships.
• Working knowledge of programming, space planning, furniture specification, finish selections, and construction documentation.
• AutoCAD and Revit experience required.
• Sketch Up experience desired.
• Strong verbal, written, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple project assignments and deadlines.
• NCIDQ certification in progress or preferred.

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural, engineering, and surveying firm, where your career can thrive! For ten consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With almost 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands.

Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and the communities we serve. Join us and move your career forward.

For ten consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participates in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Salary Range: $57,000 - $77,000
(Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity)

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.