Job Description:

General Summary:

With some supervision from the Manager of Architecture, Director of Design and/or Senior Designers, takes responsibility for executing a variety of design and technical tasks on projects of any size with focus on interior design.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepares background drawings, as built drawings and finish, furniture inventory for projects.
• Prepares design program documents and schematic design presentation documents.
• Carries out design tasks of limited scope (space planning, alternative studies, elevation studies, furniture selections, finish selections, etc.)
• Assist in the preparation of digital and physical material sample boards.
• Assists in the preparation of specifications (providing manufacturer information, limited editing tasks)
• Prepares interior related schematic, design development and construction documents (furniture plans, millwork, schedules, etc.).
• Assist in construction administration of projects with review of RFIs, submittals and samples.
• As appropriate may run entire project of limited scope.
• Manage or assist with in-house material library.
• Provide mentorship and embrace opportunities for learning with less experienced staff throughout the course of the project.  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture or Interior Design

Experience: 

• 4-10 years of experience in an Interior Design role
• Complete NCIDQ examination eligibility requirements for the NCIDQ exam
• WELL Building Certification preferred.

Skills/Competencies:

• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUP, Bluebeam and/or other rendering software, the Adobe Creative Suite, BIM360 MS Office and Microsoft Teams
• Knowledge of industry vendors
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Excellent organizational skills 

About Us

At Ghafari Associates, we don’t just design buildings—we help shape the future of the industries we serve. As a global leader in architecture, engineering, and consulting, we partner with clients to deliver forward-thinking solutions that transform how people work, manufacture, and connect.

Our strength lies in our people. We bring together curious minds, technical experts, and creative problem-solvers who thrive on collaboration and innovation. Whether supporting major industrial programs or advancing federal and commercial projects, our teams are empowered to make a meaningful impact—both for our clients and within our communities.

We are committed to investing in our employees’ financial, physical, and emotional well-being, as well as their professional growth. Through robust training, licensure support, internships, mentorships, and tuition reimbursement, we provide the resources our people need to build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the communities we are proud to call home.

Ghafari Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.  As a federal contractor, Ghafari Associates maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in accordance with applicable laws.

Pay Transparency

Ghafari Associates will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Accommodation

Ghafari Associates is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process.  If you need an accommodation due to a disability to use our online system to apply for a position, you may also apply for positions in the following ways:

• By fax at: 313.436.8624, Attn: Human Resources
• By mail at: 17101 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126, Attn: Human Resources
• In person at: 17101 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126
• By email at: hr@ghafari.com
  

If there are any questions about the accommodations offered above, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.