Design Associate
CoCreative Interiors, Huntersville, NC, United States
Interior Design Associate – Design Production & Technical Documentation
CoCreative Interiors is seeking an Interior Design Associate with a strong technical and execution-focused skill set to support residential and boutique commercial projects led by our Founder and Creative Director.
This role is ideal for a designer who thrives on technical details, enjoys translating finalized designs into clear, build-ready documentation, and values follow-through from drawings through installation. The position plays a critical role in ensuring design intent is documented accurately, coordinated across teams, and executed smoothly in the field.
Creative leadership and final design decisions remain with the Creative Director. This role focuses on technical rigor, documentation accuracy, and execution support.
Design Production & Documentation
Produce accurate CAD and Sketchup/Revit drawings, including space plans, kitchens and baths, millwork, existing-condition plans, RCPs, electrical plans, elevations, details, and schedules
Develop interior architectural plans for renovations, reconfigurations, and additions in coordination with the Creative Director and external architects and engineers
Create 3D models and visualizations to support design development and client presentations
Develop and maintain comprehensive specification books aligned with finalized designs
Ensure all drawings and documentation are accurate, coordinated, and ready for procurement and construction
Selections & Design Translation
Support the selection process by preparing and coordinating material, finish, fixture, lighting, and furniture options for review
Research trade vendors and products based on finalized selections and approved budget parameters
Attend selection meetings to document decisions, dimensions, quantities, and adjacencies
Translate finalized selections into coordinated drawings, schedules, and specifications
Specification & Procurement Support (Documentation Only)
Request pricing, availability, and lead-time information from vendors as directed
Enter vendor pricing and approved markup structures into Studio Designer (subject to Operations review)
Prepare accurate client proposal documentation for internal review and approval
Assemble complete documentation packages for procurement handoff
Collaborate with the procurement team to support order tracking and follow-up
Project & Install Support
Manage assigned design scopes independently with oversight as needed
Maintain organized digital project files, drawings, and meeting recaps
Support site visits, pre-install walkthroughs, and install preparation
Assist with styling inventory management, returns, and installation logistics
Support install days and project reveals as needed
What This Role Is — and Is Not
This role is:
Highly technical and detail-driven
Focused on design execution and documentation
Essential to keeping projects moving forward
This role is not:
Procurement or order management
A senior or client‑lead designer position
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Degree in Interior Design or related field, or equivalent experience
Open to recent graduates with strong technical skills or designers with 1–3+ years of experience
Demonstrated experience producing drawings in a professional or academic setting
Technical Skills (Required)
Proficiency in Sketchup or Revit for interior design documentation
Proficiency in CAD for drafting and layout development
Strong understanding of construction documentation standards
Teachable (Not Required)
DesignFiles
What Success Looks Like
Producing accurate drawings with minimal revisions
Supporting selections, procurement prep, and installs with consistency and follow-through
Becoming a trusted execution partner to the Creative Director
Full-time, in-office role - preference in someone living already in the Charlotte, NC area
Occasional local travel for site visits and installations
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CoCreative Interiors is seeking an Interior Design Associate with a strong technical and execution-focused skill set to support residential and boutique commercial projects led by our Founder and Creative Director.
This role is ideal for a designer who thrives on technical details, enjoys translating finalized designs into clear, build-ready documentation, and values follow-through from drawings through installation. The position plays a critical role in ensuring design intent is documented accurately, coordinated across teams, and executed smoothly in the field.
Creative leadership and final design decisions remain with the Creative Director. This role focuses on technical rigor, documentation accuracy, and execution support.
Design Production & Documentation
Produce accurate CAD and Sketchup/Revit drawings, including space plans, kitchens and baths, millwork, existing-condition plans, RCPs, electrical plans, elevations, details, and schedules
Develop interior architectural plans for renovations, reconfigurations, and additions in coordination with the Creative Director and external architects and engineers
Create 3D models and visualizations to support design development and client presentations
Develop and maintain comprehensive specification books aligned with finalized designs
Ensure all drawings and documentation are accurate, coordinated, and ready for procurement and construction
Selections & Design Translation
Support the selection process by preparing and coordinating material, finish, fixture, lighting, and furniture options for review
Research trade vendors and products based on finalized selections and approved budget parameters
Attend selection meetings to document decisions, dimensions, quantities, and adjacencies
Translate finalized selections into coordinated drawings, schedules, and specifications
Specification & Procurement Support (Documentation Only)
Request pricing, availability, and lead-time information from vendors as directed
Enter vendor pricing and approved markup structures into Studio Designer (subject to Operations review)
Prepare accurate client proposal documentation for internal review and approval
Assemble complete documentation packages for procurement handoff
Collaborate with the procurement team to support order tracking and follow-up
Project & Install Support
Manage assigned design scopes independently with oversight as needed
Maintain organized digital project files, drawings, and meeting recaps
Support site visits, pre-install walkthroughs, and install preparation
Assist with styling inventory management, returns, and installation logistics
Support install days and project reveals as needed
What This Role Is — and Is Not
This role is:
Highly technical and detail-driven
Focused on design execution and documentation
Essential to keeping projects moving forward
This role is not:
Procurement or order management
A senior or client‑lead designer position
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Degree in Interior Design or related field, or equivalent experience
Open to recent graduates with strong technical skills or designers with 1–3+ years of experience
Demonstrated experience producing drawings in a professional or academic setting
Technical Skills (Required)
Proficiency in Sketchup or Revit for interior design documentation
Proficiency in CAD for drafting and layout development
Strong understanding of construction documentation standards
Teachable (Not Required)
DesignFiles
What Success Looks Like
Producing accurate drawings with minimal revisions
Supporting selections, procurement prep, and installs with consistency and follow-through
Becoming a trusted execution partner to the Creative Director
Full-time, in-office role - preference in someone living already in the Charlotte, NC area
Occasional local travel for site visits and installations
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