Remote Interior Designer Assistant Jobs in Tennessee

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered. 

About You 

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design/Architecture from an accredited university.
• Professional licensure (NCIDQ) is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of job-related design experience required.
• Previous experience in Work Place/ commercial interior design, preferably within an architectural firm, is required.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of building codes, Site analysis, preliminary design studies, and contract documents
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Suite, Lumion, and other modeling software such as Grasshopper and Rhino.

We are seeking an Interior Designer with experience leading design teams for Life and Work Places projects, initially including a major end-user Headquarters project in the Southeast.

About the Role

As an Interior Designer, you will:

• Contributes to project visioning and design ideation by actively participating in design charettes, generating conceptual studies, plans, renderings, and refining ideas to meet client goals.
• Assist in holistic design development and documentation from concept through construction administration, including programming, space planning, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams and building systems.
• Demonstrate growing knowledge of project scope, budgets, deliverables, applicable codes, sustainable design principles, and project delivery methods while applying this knowledge appropriately with oversight.
• Creates and communicates visual representations and presentations effectively to clients, consultants, and team members using timely written, oral, and visual methods.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks by managing priorities, timelines, and meeting deliverable deadlines to maintain project schedules, while proactively communicating within the team.
• Support technical development by collaborating on complex construction details, researching materials, analyzing product options, and reviewing work for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Strives for continuous learning and improvement, actively participates in design reviews, and contributes creative design solutions to enhance project success and align with firm goals. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Environmental Analysis software such as Ladybug and Cove tool
• REVIT Experience or familiarity with software.
• Experience with physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting
• Experience with presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop

* You must include a portfolio of work samples along with a resume/CV in your online application.  

Join Us 

If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you. 

Here’s what you can expect: 

Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement. 

Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success. 

Competitive Benefits: 

• Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
• Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
• Family Planning and Parental Leave
• Mass/Public Transit Program
• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply! Gresham Smith will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, contract recruiters, search firms, or employment agencies.

An executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) is required prior to any payment obligation for either a referral or recruiter fee.  In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously executed PSA, GRESHAM SMITH explicitly reserves the right to recruit and hire those candidate(s) at its discretion, and without any financial obligation whatsoever to the recruiter or agency.  Any such unsolicited resume or candidate contact information, including those submitted directly to GRESHAM SMITH’S hiring managers or any other employee, shall become the property of GRESHAM SMITH upon receipt.