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Junior Interior Design Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Go Energistics

Summary The Senior Interior Designer provides services for all assigned IOT amp;A projects ... Provide oversight to production team and junior- mid-level design staff. Required Skills ...

IA Interior Architects

Project Architect

OR · On-site +1

$82K - $110K/yr

... experience through design that connects people, brands, and culture. As part of IA Interior ... May mentor the work of Junior and Intermediate Designers. Oversee tasks and provide feedback on ...

Integrus

Architectural Specifications Writer

Portland, OR · On-site

$95K - $115K/yr

... design, and interior design with offices in Spokane, Seattle, and Portland. With over 70 years ... Train and mentor junior team members, fostering expertise in specifications writing and ...

GLGR

Senior Experiential Designer (Contract)

Portland, OR · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Requires environmental design experience, 3D modeling (SketchUp), and material & fabrication ... Transform brand narratives into immersive spatial concepts for interior environments, launches ...

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Stantec

Mechanical Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site

... integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants ... for junior design staff. * Effectively delegates work to design and production support staff.

Stantec

Building Science Consultant

Portland, OR · On-site

$85K - $123K/yr

... integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants ... Junior staff work closely with senior consultants and project managers and receive hands-on ...

Stantec

Building Science Consultant

Portland, OR · On-site

$85K - $123K/yr

... design, investigation, and rehabilitation for both new and existing buildings. Junior staff work ... Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and ...

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How much do junior interior design jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior interior design in Oregon is $59,946.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,100.00 and $69,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a junior interior designer?

Junior interior designers are entry-level professionals who assist senior designers in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing interior spaces. Their responsibilities often include preparing design presentations, sourcing materials, creating mood boards, and drafting floor plans or layouts. They work under supervision, gaining practical experience while developing their technical and creative skills. Junior interior designers usually have a relevant degree or diploma and a keen eye for detail, organization, and design trends.

What do junior interior designers do?

As a Junior Interior Designer, you’ll typically assist senior designers with design development, sourcing materials, preparing presentations, and drafting floor plans or mood boards. Your daily work may include site visits, measuring spaces, and communicating with vendors or clients under supervision. While you may not lead projects initially, you’ll have opportunities to contribute creative ideas, gain exposure to various design phases, and develop technical skills, all within a collaborative team setting. This hands-on experience is invaluable for building your portfolio and progressing toward more independent roles in the future.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a junior interior designer?

To thrive as a Junior Interior Designer, you need a solid background in design principles, spatial planning, and a relevant degree or diploma in interior design or a related field. Familiarity with design software like AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite is commonly required. Strong communication, creativity, and attention to detail are crucial soft skills for collaborating with clients and senior designers. These skills ensure that design concepts are effectively communicated and executed, resulting in successful project outcomes.

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

AspectJunior Interior DesignInterior Designer
CredentialsAssociate's or Bachelor's in Interior Design, entry-level certificationBachelor's degree, professional certification (e.g., NCIDQ)
Work EnvironmentAssists senior designers, supports project tasksLeads projects, interacts directly with clients
ResponsibilitiesPrepares drawings, research materials, supports design developmentCreates design concepts, manages client communication, oversees project execution

Junior Interior Design roles typically require foundational education and support tasks within interior design projects. Interior Designers have more experience, responsibilities, and client interaction. The junior role is a stepping stone toward becoming a fully licensed Interior Designer.

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Infographic showing various Junior Interior Design job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 50% In-person, and 50% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $59,946 per year, or $28.8 per hour.

Senior Interior Designer - Healthcare and Corporate Practice

Home | NBBJ

Portland, OR

$110K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

NBBJ is an award-winning design firm recognized as aTIME100 Most Influential Company, aFast Company Most Innovative Architecture Firmand atwo-time 2025 AIA National Honor Awardrecipient. These recognitions reflect our purpose-driven approach that, fueled by ideas and a culture of collaboration, creates healthy buildings, strong communities and a resilient environment. That's where you come in. With leading clients, diverse colleagues and offices in creative capitalsaround the globe, a career at NBBJ will inspire you to be extraordinary. You can learn moreabout our firm, seewhat it's like to work hereand explorerecent projectsandideasatNBBJ.com. Join us to make an impact today!
The role at a glance:
NBBJis seeking a Senior Interior Designer to work primarily on international and domestic Healthcare and Corporate projects. Our designers also work on health sciences, corporate, civic, and commercial projects. The individual would be responsible for pursuing, developing, managing, and executing the design of projects.

This is an opportunity to join a fully integrated award-winning design practice where Interior Designers collaboratively work with Architects, Medical and Lab Planners, BIM Integration Leaders, and Urban Planners from programming and concept through construction. In addition to providing design leadership on projects, this individual will mentor and help grow junior interior design talent. The successful candidate is a team- and practice-builder with drive to contribute to our thriving practice. The role requires the successful candidate to be actively producing the work while balancing an overall, high-level understanding of multiple projects. The skill and ability to both lead and integrate into a diverse team of designers would serve the candidate well in our highly collaborative environment.

In your new role, you will:
  • Be a champion of design excellence across the firm, leading our practice in setting new standards for innovation, performance, social and environmental impact
  • Exhibit significant experience in leading design process for multiple scales and complexities of projects, from very large buildings to small scale renovations, from design concept through documentation and CA; working as solo designer or directing a team to develop an integrated and comprehensive design narrative.
  • Demonstrate a deep expertise and passion for designing healing spaces for patients and their families and effective work environments for healthcare professionals.
  • Excel in cross-disciplinary collaboration with architects, planners, lighting and graphic designers. This extends to collaboration with other firm-wide practice leaders in developing and pursuing common strategies.
  • Foster and develop design talent, leading with enthusiasm and setting standards for professional and creative rigor.
  • Describe design solutions and ideas in a clear and rigorous narrative with graphics that generate understanding, empathy, and engagement from the client and design team.
  • Distill key insights and linking them together in a design framework.
  • Drive design toward measurable outcomes, a successful bottom line, and client, community, and environmental goals.
  • Natural skill to engage with people at a deep level and are passionate about representing a human and humane perspective.
What you will need to succeed:
  • Interior Design or Architecture degree from an accredited program (Master's or Bachelor's)
  • Minimum of 12 years of professional experience in Interior Design and/or Interior Architecture
  • Significant previous experience working on complex healthcare projects in all phases of design
  • Architectural or interior design professional licensure a plus
  • LEED accreditation or within 18 months of hire
  • Strong marketing, interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Experience leading teams and directing design on multiple projects concurrently
  • Experience in research, selection and specification of materials and finishes
  • Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
  • Experience with furniture selection and specification a plus
  • Basic working knowledge of Revit, as well as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign. Sketchup, Rhino and/or 3DS Max experience a plus
The annual base pay range for this role is anticipated to be between $110,000 and $135,000. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.
This role requires the individual to be based in the United States.

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