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How much do intermediate interior designer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for intermediate interior designer in Utah is $66,320.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,800.00 and $75,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an intermediate interior designer?

Intermediate Interior Designers are professionals with several years of experience who work on the planning, design, and execution of interior spaces. They typically support senior designers and may manage smaller projects independently, handling tasks such as creating design concepts, preparing drawings, selecting materials, and coordinating with clients and contractors. Their role bridges the gap between junior designers, who focus more on support tasks, and senior designers, who oversee overall project direction. Intermediate designers often have a solid understanding of design principles, materials, codes, and project management. They play a vital role in ensuring that design projects are completed efficiently and meet client expectations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an intermediate interior designer?

To thrive as an Intermediate Interior Designer, you need a solid background in design principles, space planning, and a relevant degree or diploma in interior design. Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite, along with knowledge of building codes and materials, is typically required. Strong communication, creativity, and project management skills help you collaborate effectively with clients, contractors, and team members. These skills ensure functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces that meet client needs and industry standards.

How does an intermediate interior designer typically collaborate with architects and other team members during a project?

Intermediate Interior Designers often work closely with architects, engineers, and contractors throughout a project's lifecycle. They participate in meetings to review design concepts, coordinate on technical requirements, and ensure that the interior elements align with overall architectural plans. Regular communication is essential for resolving design challenges, sourcing materials, and maintaining project timelines. This collaborative environment helps designers develop a deeper understanding of interdisciplinary processes, which is valuable for career progression.

What is the difference between Intermediate Interior Designer vs Junior Interior Designer?

AspectIntermediate Interior DesignerJunior Interior Designer
CredentialsTypically requires 2-4 years of experience, relevant certifications or degreesEntry-level, often recent graduates or with less than 2 years of experience
Work EnvironmentIndependently manages projects, collaborates with clients and vendorsAssists senior designers, supports project tasks, learning on the job
ResponsibilitiesDesign development, client communication, project coordinationDrafting, research, supporting design tasks

The Intermediate Interior Designer has more experience, greater responsibility, and handles projects more independently compared to a Junior Interior Designer, who is typically in an entry-level role supporting senior staff and gaining industry experience.

What are the most commonly searched types of Interior Designer jobs in Utah?

The most popular types of Interior Designer jobs in Utah are:

Infographic showing various Intermediate Interior Designer job openings in Utah as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,320 per year, or $31.9 per hour.

Interior Designer

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 24 days ago


Job description

At Haskell, you're not just joining a company-you're joining a nationally recognized Top Workplace where diverse perspectives and inclusive thinking drive stronger outcomes. Whether you're starting out, growing your expertise, or leading the way, you'll find a culture grounded in trust, driven by excellence, and built to support your goals. Here, you'll have the opportunity, flexibility, and sense of belonging to grow your career your way-while making a real impact.
In this role you will work as a design professional, for the production of innovative, appropriate, cost-effective designs, drawings and specifications in their discipline for assigned projects. You will emerge to an independent resource and begin to coordinate work with other disciplines. You will be expected to fulfill experience requirements for eligibility to take professional license exam.
Job Responsibilities
  • Conceptual Design
    • Establish Discipline basis of design for Design Manager to review.
  • Detailed Design
    • Analysis Ability
      • Performs dimensional, interference and basic design checks on the layouts and sketches of Licensed Professional and, as requested, on interdisciplinary drawing sets.
      • Performs analysis or calculations as assigned.
      • Designing for Safety incorporated into drawings.
      • Responsible for design compliance with Owner criteria.

  • Detailing
    • Applies discipline design and detailing fundamentals in developing designs and specifications under the supervision of and subject to final approval by the Lead Professional.
    • Assists Lead Professional with plotting/production/assembly of drawing packages and writing specifications.
    • Code compliance review with a design professional.
    • Maintains AE checklists for Design Manager to review.
    • Participates in coordination review sessions
    • Maintains orderly work files and prepares clear, well written memos/correspondence. When assigned, prepares presentation materials.
    • Coordinates and checks work carefully to minimize all deficiencies, errors and omissions.
    • Uses Haskell standards and procedures.

  • Construction Documents
    • Produces well-organized, finished design documents of good appearance, accuracy, clarity and correctness from layouts, sketches or written instructions.

  • Construction Support
    • Subject to final approval of Lead Professional, checks shop drawings and submittal data for conformance with contract documents.
    • Assists Lead Professional in field inspections, development of solutions to field problems, preparation of field orders, addenda and record drawings.
    • Shop drawings returned on schedule.
    • Responds to field/construction questions as directed by discipline leader.
    • Creates inspection reports and punch lists.

  • Planning, Scheduling and Profitability
    • Creates work plan for assigned tasks. Monitors and projects personal workload status, advising supervisor of difficulties in accomplishing schedules.
    • Meets scheduled key dates.
    • Discusses progress regularly with Licensed Professional of Record.
    • Advises Design Manager of changes.
    • Design to budget man-hours.

  • Project Management
    • Adhere to project strategy.
    • Documents meetings and telephone conversations in order to communicate to discipline leader.

  • Travel up to 20% annually.

Education & Years of Experience
  • Degree in Interior Design. Degree from accredited curriculum (CIDA) preferred.
  • 3+ years of professional interior design experience

Qualifications
  • Discipline production software at beginner level (i.e., Revit).
  • Intermediate skill with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.
Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
Haskell is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities) and Drug-Free Workplace.
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