Interior Designer Jobs in California

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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Senior Interior Designer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

NBBJ San Diego is seeking a passionate Senior Interior Designer to join our Healthcare Practice....

Junior Interior Designer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Extremely busy Architecture/ Interior/ Landscape firm is seeking a full time Junior Interior Designer. Residential interior design focus and experience....

Lead Interior Designer

  • San Rafael, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Rafael, CA
  • 6 days ago

Lead Interior Designer Bring Your Passion to Life! Are you a visionary interior designer who thrives on creativity and collaboration? Do you love people as much as you love design?...

Genesis Interior Designer I/II

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 6 days ago

Genesis Interior Designer I/II WHAT YOU WILL DO Create innovative and compelling Interior design proposals for luxury concept and production car programs....

Genesis Senior Interior Designer

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 6 days ago

Genesis Senior Interior Designer Deep understanding of automotive interior production design for manufacturing, with an equally strong understanding of automotive design principles, trends, and industry...

Hotel Interior Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 days ago

WHAT WE NEED: 5-10 years of experience in Interior Design in hospitality (preferred) or for an Interior Design firm Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or related field Exceptional attention to detail...

Assistant Interior Designer for Remodeling Contractor

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago

We include Interior Designer as part of our services. ABOUT THE ROLE The Assistant Interior Designer will assist the Interior Designer with generating 3D renderings, tile layouts and elevations....

Intermediate Interior Designer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 days ago

Intermediate Interior Designer ORA (Oonagh Ryan Architects Inc.)...

KIA Interior Designer

  • Irvine, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 8 days ago

JOB TITLE KIA Interior Designer WHAT YOU WILL DO Create innovative and compelling interior design proposals for production and concept cars....

Interior Designer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 8 days ago

Responsibilities: Work individually and collaboratively with a team to create and develop innovative design solutions Prepare programming and concept design, including space planning, furnishings layout...

Interiors - Interior Designer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 days ago

May provide support to all team members for specific field, style, or phase of interior design expertise....

Interior Designer Advanced

  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 12 days ago

RH Interior Designers play an integral role in providing design services to walk-in clientele within an RH Gallery....

Interior Designer

  • Berkeley, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA
  • 15 days ago

Develops space planning, block planning, and adjacency diagrams in coordination with project program....

Sr Interior Designer

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 15 days ago

Sr Interior Designer HGA life insurance, parental leave, 401(k) United States, California, Sacramento 1200 R Street (Show on map) Jun 16, 2025 Sr Interior Designer Job Locations US-CA-Sacramento Job...

Interior Designer, 7-10 Years

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 16 days ago

Experience with workplace strategy, programming, space planning, furniture specification, development of mock-ups, and other relevant facets of commercial interior design....

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Interior Designer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Photoshop for Interior Designers
This course is dedicated to Interior Designers and students that wish to improve their presentation skills in a quickly and efficient way.Every chapter will introduce the student to fundamental...
Coohom for Interior Designers
Upon the completion of this short course the student will be able to create stunning presentation packages including high resolution renders, 360 panoramic views and furniture and finishing plans...
HOW TO BECOME AN INTERIOR DESIGNER
How to become an interior design course.First, you need to learn all about interior moods and styles and how to find the differences between each style and mood. Also, we will learn how to create...

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Salary for Interior Designer Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireCommercialArt research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Interior Designers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.3%
Master's Degree
16.9%
Associate's Degree
10.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.4%
High School or GED
4.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Interior Designers in California
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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