Entrylevel Interior Designer Assistant Jobs in California

Who We Are

HMC Architects is an employee-owned design firm with an inherent desire to make a difference in our communities. As a purpose-driven brand based on values, our mission to design for good drives everything we do. And our ownership culture creates alignment and increased commitment to that mission, keeping us on track to being successful.

What We Do

Founded with the purpose of anticipating community needs, HMC aims to create designs that have a positive impact, now and into the future. We focus primarily on opportunities to have the most direct contribution to communitiesthrough healthcare, education, and civic spaces.

Why Join HMC

As an employee owned company you become an owner after one yearreceiving company-provided shares at no cost and building long-term financial growth as the firm succeeds. We also give back through our volunteerism with our Designing Futures Foundation, which advances sustainable and regenerative design and supports the next generation of innovators. In addition to this, we also support our team through:

• Culture: We put people over profits, giving them the flexibility to manage their work and life. We believe in fairness, equality in opportunity, and rewarding those who perform.
• Wellness: company paid wellness courses, on-site gyms (at select locations), access to financial advisors and discounts to wellness platforms, gyms and more.
• Professional Development: LinkedIn learning access, business development training, supportive mentorship, company-paid ARE study materials, exam fees, and licensure completion bonuses.
• Comprehensive Comp and Benefits: Base+Bonus+Equity+401k, including student loan repayments, wellness programs, full medical, dental, vision, time off and holidays above industry standard.

Job Summary

The Designer, Interiors supports the interior design team in the development and documentation of interior architectural projects. This role contributes to design development, construction documents, furniture and finish specifications, and coordination across project phases, with a strong focus on Revit production and technical accuracy.

This position will be working out of our Los Angeles, CA office. This position is eligible for hybrid (office/remote) working arrangement and flexible working hours. Our alternative work schedule gives employees every other Friday off.

Responsibilities

• Prepare interior design and construction documents, including plans, elevations, details, finish schedules, and furniture specifications
• Utilize Revit for modeling, documentation, and coordination with architectural and consultant drawings
• Support design teams from concept through construction, including material research, presentations, and maintaining design intent
• Assist with permitting/plan check processes and coordinate documentation across disciplines
• Support construction administration tasks such as submittals, RFIs, and shop drawing reviews
• Collaborate with project teams to resolve design conflicts and ensure timely, accurate project delivery

Requirements

• Degree in Interior Design or Architecture from an accredited program
• Minimum 1 year of Revit experience in interior architectural documentation
• Working knowledge of design development, construction documentation, and building codes (accessibility, egress, materials)
• Proficiency in Revit with advanced command of editing, file management, and issue resolution; competency in Rhino, Enscape, and AutoCAD workflows.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities
• Demonstrated professionalism, initiative, and ability to collaborate effectively with teams, consultants, and clients

This position is non-exempt. The salary range for this position is $49,006 - $68,664 ($23.56 - $33.01/hour).

The actual offered salary for this position will vary depending on multiple factors including the candidates qualification, education, position knowledge, work experience, skills, ability, work location, and internal incumbent compensation for similar roles. We do not anticipate individuals hired into this position will start at or near the top half of the range listed; the decision will be based on each individual case. The salary range listed above does not include other compensation elements such as discretionary bonus opportunities, employee stock ownership grants, paid time off, medical insurance, and other wage and benefit opportunities.