Interior Designer Jobs in Santa Monica, CA

An Interior Designer in the commercial art industry plays a pivotal role in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing interior spaces by understanding the client's requirements and creating a plan accordingly. They are involved in developing design concepts, coordinating with architects and contractors, selecting color palettes, furniture, flooring, and lighting, and placing orders for materials. Their project scope often includes office buildings, retail stores, restaurants, and other public spaces. They must consider factors such as space planning, safety, accessibility, and sustainability while designing.

Interior Designers should have strong artistic, visualization, and problem-solving skills. They should be proficient in using design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite. A good understanding of building codes and regulations is crucial. They should possess excellent communication and project management skills as they often coordinate with various stakeholders. A bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field is typically required, and professional certification such as the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certificate can be beneficial. Prior to becoming an Interior Designer, a person might have roles such as Design Assistant, Junior Interior Designer, or Architectural Drafter.

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Interior Designer (Revit Institutional Projects) Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Interior Designer (Revit | Institutional Projects) Los Angeles Design work that actually gets built. Not concept-only. Not one-phase work. Real projects, real impact....

Hybrid

Interior Designer Education & Institutional Work

  • Berliner Architects
  • Culver City, CA (5 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Culver City, CA (5 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Description Berliner Architects is currently seeking an Interior Designer with 5-8 years' experience in interior architecture, space planning, finish direction and selection, reflected ceiling plans...

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Associate Interior Designer

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Maurice Gadson Interiors is a boutique interior design firm, specializing in high-end residential spaces in Los Angeles....

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Interior Designer

  • Hba
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 15 days ago

Min. bachelor's in interior design, landscape architecture, or related field or foreign equiv., + 6 mths. exp. in an occupation relating to Interior Design, or related field + knowledge of AutoCAD req'd...

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Interior Designer

  • Marmol Radziner
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Interior Designer Employer: Los Angeles, CA, US Location: Mon, May 11 '26 Posted on: $75,000 - $105,000annually Pay: The Interior Designer is responsible for the detailed support of assigned projects...

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Healthcare Interior Designer

  • Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 25 days ago

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience: Required: 5+ years of interior design experience Experience with space planning, finish selection, and design documentation Working knowledge of building codes...

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Interior Designer

  • SJS Executives, LLC
  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, is currently seeking a talented Interior Designer that is experienced with assisting in the interior design of Healthcare facilities...

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Project Interior Designer Workplace Interiors

  • corgan
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Design program or equivalent 7+ years of experience in commercial design; Workplace experience strongly preferred Display strong design portfolio showing strengths in conceptual design, space planning...

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Junior Interior Designer

  • Ladgov Corporation
  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Design or related field 13 years experience Working knowledge of AutoCAD/Revit...

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Interior Designer

  • Ladgov Corporation
  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Design or related field 5+ years experience (healthcare or federal preferred) Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and design documentation...

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Junior Interior Designer (Long Beach, CA)

  • Planate Management Group
  • Signal Hill, CA (23 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Signal Hill, CA (23 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with contracted Interior Designers, Interior Design Assistants, and VA Interior Designers to deliver design solutions for offices, conference rooms, exam rooms, treatment...

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Interior Designer (Long Beach, CA)

  • Planate Management Group
  • Torrance, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Torrance, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Qualifications to be successful in the role: Bachelor’s degree in architecture or interior design Must have at least eight (8) years of professional experience in interior design Familiarity with...

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Interior Designer

  • NBBJ
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

The role at a glance: NBBJ's California studio is seeking a passionate Interior Designer to join our multi-practice studio in Los Angeles....

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Interior Design Consultant

  • RH
  • West Hollywood, CA (10 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • West Hollywood, CA (10 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

They will work in collaboration and partnership with RH Interior Design to ensure the clients' design needs are met and their expectations exceeded....

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Interior Designer - Workplace

  • Gensler
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

What You Will Do Utilize your experience to perform interior design assignments that include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning and construction...

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Demographic Data for Santa Monica, CA

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Salary for Interior Designer Jobs in Santa Monica, CA

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Highest Education Level

Interior Designers in Santa Monica, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.5%
Master's Degree
16.9%
Associate's Degree
10.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.3%
High School or GED
4.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Interior Designers in Santa Monica, CA
Less than 1 year
30.0%
2-4 years
25.0%
1-2 years
15.0%
None
15.0%
4-6 years
10.0%
10+ years
5.0%


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