Free interior designer job description template
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Interior Designer job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Interior Designer
About the job
[Business name] is hiring an Interior Designer who plans and specifies interior spaces to meet a client's goals, budget and building requirements. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Determine the client's goals and requirements for the project
- Consider how the space will be used and how people will move through it
- Sketch preliminary design plans, including electrical and partition layouts
- Specify materials and furnishings such as lighting, furniture and finishes
- Create a timeline for the project and estimate project costs
- Place orders for materials and oversee the installation of design elements
- Visit the site after the project to ensure the client is satisfied
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in interior design [or equivalent]
- State registration or license [if required in your state]
- Portfolio of completed projects
- Experience with [design software]
Nice to have
- NCIDQ or other professional certification
- Experience with [residential or commercial] projects
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Hearthstone Interiors, a three-person residential design studio.
Hearthstone Interiors is hiring an Interior Designer for residential projects (Monday to Friday, with client meetings). You'll develop concepts, source materials and manage installs. Portfolio required.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What an interior designer does
An interior designer plans and specifies interior spaces to meet a client's goals, budget and building requirements. Typical duties include:
- Determine the client's goals and requirements for the project
- Consider how the space will be used and how people will move through it
- Sketch preliminary design plans, including electrical and partition layouts
- Specify materials and furnishings such as lighting, furniture and finishes
- Create a timeline for the project and estimate project costs
- Place orders for materials and oversee the installation of design elements
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says licensure requirements for interior designers vary by state and voluntary certification is available. About 26 percent were self-employed in 2025.
Training: Bachelor's degree typical.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Interior Designers.
How much does an interior designer make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
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Common questions
Does an interior designer need a license?
It depends on your state and the work. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says licensure varies by state, so check your state's rules before you use the title in a posting.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.