Interior Designer

Interior Designer (Hospitality / Restaurant / Retail)

Company: Ideation Design Group (IDG)
Location: Phoenix, AZ (In-Office / Hybrid Flexible Schedule)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 2-7 Years
Compensation: $55,000 - $70,000 base salary (DOE) + bonus opportunity
Benefits: Medical / Dental / Vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, flexible work schedule, bonus opportunity

About Ideation Design Group (Why IDG?)

Ideation Design Group (IDG) is an award-winning, boutique architecture + interior design + food service design + graphic design + procurement firm headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Since 2004, IDG has partnered with some of the world's most recognizable brands to create high-impact environments that blend style, strategy, and operational function. (Ideation Design Group)

IDG is widely recognized for its work in restaurants, hospitality, retail, and experiential environments, including high-profile projects in airports, entertainment venues, and destination spaces-projects that are experienced by millions of people each year. (Ideation Design Group)

What makes IDG special:

• A true "one-stop" design platform: Interior Design + Architecture + Graphics + Food service + Procurement
• Fast-paced, brand-driven projects that are creative, modern, and highly visible
• A collaborative team structure where designers work directly with principals and project leaders
• A culture that supports growth, accountability, and professional development (Linked In)

If you love the intersection of hospitality design, brand storytelling, and real-world build execution, IDG is the place to grow.

The Opportunity

IDG is seeking a talented Interior Designer (3-7 years) to support a growing pipeline of hospitality, restaurant, retail, and branded interior projects.

In this role, you will work closely with Principals, Interior Design Directors, Senior Interior Designers, and interdisciplinary teams across Graphic Design, Food service Design, and Architecture to deliver exceptional environments-from concept to construction documentation and procurement.

This is an ideal opportunity for a designer who thrives in:

• Schematic design + space planning
• Brand standards + high-design finishes
• Design development + documentation
• Coordination with renderers, consultants, and vendors
• Real-world build and procurement execution

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

1) Concept + Schematic Design / Space Planning

• Review project kickoff information, client goals, and design criteria
• Execute schematic design packages aligned with brand standards
• Develop space plans, preliminary finish direction, and conceptual design stories
• Support presentations through mood boards, concept imagery, and design narratives
• Coordinate early design intent with Architecture + Food service teams

2) Design Development + Finish / FF&E Selections

• Select materials and finishes including:
  • flooring, wall finishes, ceiling finishes
  • lighting and decorative fixtures
  • furniture, upholstery, and accessories
• Build and maintain finish schedules, selection libraries, and cut sheet documentation
• Order and track physical samples and organize project folders with:
  • specifications, pricing, lead times, supplier info
• Create physical + digital material boards

3) Rendering & Visualization Coordination

• Provide renderers with all necessary design direction:
  • finish palettes, FF&E selections, sketches, details, lighting intent
• Support iteration cycles and revisions
• Produce and revise presentation graphics as needed in Photoshop
• Develop colored finish plans / rendered floor plan packages

4) Construction Documentation Support

• Prepare pin-up sets and design packages using internal checklists
• Tag drawings, create design intent sketches, and support detailing
• Produce and maintain:
  • FF&E schedules
  • specification books (pricing + lead times)
  • lighting cut sheets and layouts
• Coordinate with consultants and internal Architecture team members

5) Procurement Support (FF&E + Accessories)

• Assist with procurement documentation:
  • pricing matrices and Excel worksheets
  • formal quote requests
  • purchase orders
  • shipping coordination / tracking
• Support accessories, art, and artifact packages from design through delivery

Requirements (Must-Have)

To be considered,…