Interior Designer

Interior Designer (Hospitality / Restaurant / Retail)

Company: Ideation Design Group (IDG)
Location: Phoenix, AZ (In-Office / Hybrid Flexible Schedule)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 2–7 Years
Compensation: $55,000 – $70,000 base salary (DOE) + bonus opportunity
Benefits: Medical / Dental / Vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, flexible work schedule, bonus opportunity

About Ideation Design Group (Why IDG?)

Ideation Design Group (IDG) is an award-winning, boutique architecture + interior design + foodservice design + graphic design + procurement firm headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Since 2004, IDG has partnered with some of the world’s most recognizable brands to create high-impact environments that blend style, strategy, and operational function. (Ideation Design Group)

IDG is widely recognized for its work in restaurants, hospitality, retail, and experiential environments , including high-profile projects in airports, entertainment venues, and destination spaces —projects that are experienced by millions of people each year. (Ideation Design Group)

What makes IDG special:

• A true “one-stop” design platform: Interior Design + Architecture + Graphics + Foodservice + Procurement

• Fast-paced, brand-driven projects that are creative, modern, and highly visible

• A collaborative team structure where designers work directly with principals and project leaders

• A culture that supports growth, accountability, and professional development (LinkedIn)

If you love the intersection of hospitality design, brand storytelling, and real-world build execution , IDG is the place to grow.

The Opportunity

IDG is seeking a talented Interior Designer (3–7 years) to support a growing pipeline of hospitality, restaurant, retail, and branded interior projects .

In this role, you will work closely with Principals, Interior Design Directors, Senior Interior Designers , and interdisciplinary teams across Graphic Design, Foodservice Design, and Architecture to deliver exceptional environments—from concept to construction documentation and procurement.

This is an ideal opportunity for a designer who thrives in:

• Schematic design + space planning

• Brand standards + high-design finishes

• Design development + documentation

• Coordination with renderers, consultants, and vendors

• Real-world build and procurement execution

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

1) Concept + Schematic Design / Space Planning

• Review project kickoff information, client goals, and design criteria

• Execute schematic design packages aligned with brand standards

• Develop space plans, preliminary finish direction, and conceptual design stories

• Support presentations through mood boards, concept imagery, and design narratives

• Coordinate early design intent with Architecture + Foodservice teams

2) Design Development + Finish / FF&E Selections

• Select materials and finishes including:

  • flooring, wall finishes, ceiling finishes

  • lighting and decorative fixtures

  • furniture, upholstery, and accessories

• Build and maintain finish schedules, selection libraries, and cut sheet documentation

• Order and track physical samples and organize project folders with:

  • specifications, pricing, lead times, supplier info

• Create physical + digital material boards

3) Rendering & Visualization Coordination

• Provide renderers with all necessary design direction:

  • finish palettes, FF&E selections, sketches, details, lighting intent

• Support iteration cycles and revisions

• Produce and revise presentation graphics as needed in Photoshop

• Develop colored finish plans / rendered floor plan packages

4) Construction Documentation Support

• Prepare pin-up sets and design packages using internal checklists

• Tag drawings, create design intent sketches, and support detailing

• Produce and maintain:

  • FF&E schedules

  • specification books (pricing + lead times)

  • lighting cut sheets and layouts

• Coordinate with consultants and internal Architecture team members

5) Procurement Support (FF&E + Accessories)

• Assist with procurement documentation:

  • pricing matrices and Excel worksheets

  • formal quote requests

  • purchase orders

  • shipping coordination / tracking

• Support accessories, art, and artifact packages from design through delivery

Requirements (Must-Have)

To be considered, candidates should have:

• 3–7 years of professional interior design experience

• Direct experience in hospitality / restaurants / retail / hotels

  • (Tenant improvement and/or ground-up interiors strongly preferred)

• Degree in Interior Design or related discipline

• Strong ability to support multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment

• Experience coordinating with interdisciplinary teams (graphics, architecture, vendors, consultants)

Preferred Skills (Highly Valued)

• Experience in high-volume or branded rollouts (restaurant groups, retail chains, hospitality concepts)

• Strong understanding of interior detailing, constructability, and documentation workflows

• Familiarity with procurement workflows and vendor coordination

• Airport / entertainment venue / experiential project exposure is a plus (Ideation Design Group)

Software Skills

• AutoCAD (preferred)

• Revit (a plus depending on project type)

• Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop )

• Microsoft Excel (procurement + schedules)

• Familiarity with InDesign / Illustrator is helpful due to brand-driven work

Compensation & Benefits

IDG offers a strong package designed to support stability, growth, and work-life flexibility:

• Salary: $55,000 – $70,000 (DOE)

  • aligned with 3–7 years interior design experience in the Phoenix market

• Annual bonus opportunity

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Flexible work schedule

• Professional development and leadership coaching opportunities (LinkedIn)

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Within the first 6 months, you will be successful if you:

• Deliver clean, complete design packages with minimal revisions

• Maintain strong organization in finish + FF&E documentation

• Communicate proactively with internal team members and consultants

• Demonstrate brand sensitivity (design within standards while elevating creativity)

• Help projects move efficiently from design → documentation → procurement

Apply

If you’re a motivated interior designer who wants to create high-energy hospitality and restaurant environments with an award-winning Phoenix design firm—IDG is a strong next step.

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1. a shorter LinkedIn version (optimized for conversion), and

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