ROLE DESCRIPTION
Hayes House is seeking a full-time Junior Interior Designer to support our growing residential portfolio. This hybrid role offers work-from-home with site visits in North New Jersey as needed. It’s ideal for an early-career designer eager to build a strong technical foundation, refine their design sensibility, and gain insight into a founder-led studio.
Working closely with the principal designers, you’ll gain hands-on experience across design development, documentation, and project coordination while being mentored through real-world projects at various stages. As the studio grows, this role offers clear potential for expanded responsibility over time.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, creatively curious, proficient in design software, and thrives in a fast-paced, col
RESPONSIBILITIES
Design Support
Prepare detailed drawings and renderings using SketchUp (or similar design tools)
Comfortable producing clear, builder-ready drawings and presentation materials
Assist principal designers with finish and material selections based on established design direction
Assist with creating design concepts, material boards, mood boards, and client presentations
Prepare design documentation, visualizations, and technical drawings by creating presentation boards and design plans
Contribute to multiple projects simultaneously, both independently and as part of a project team
Project Coordination Support
Organize and maintain digital project files, samples, product boards, and vendor information
Establish vendor relations and coordinate for pricing, samples, and orders
Assist with tracking orders consisting of design finishes and materials
Must be comfortable traveling to local job sites when needed for managing deliveries, checking orders and participating in contractor walkthroughs.
Administrative & Marketing Support
Conduct administrative tasks related to ongoing projects
Support content gathering for marketing initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS
A degree or coursework in Interior Design or a related field is preferred
Proficiency in SketchUp and Layout (or similar design tools) is required
Strong drafting skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Proficiency in Photoshop, Canva and AI platforms preferred
Strong organizational skills with a keen eye for detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to support a collaborative and growing business
Ability to manage priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
DETAILS
W2 Employee
Full-Time
Hybrid
$22-27 / Hour
BENEFITS AND PERKS
Paid time off and paid holidays
Hybrid work environment
Company-provided laptop and monitor, along with required design software and tools
Hands-on mentorship and professional growth opportunities
Exposure to real-world residential projects, site visits, and vendor relationships
Hayes House is a founder-led interior design studio known for creating thoughtful, elevated residential spaces that balance timeless design with modern living. Our work spans custom homes, renovations, and high-end spec projects throughout the Northeast, with a strong presence in North New Jersey and Massachusetts.
At Hayes House, design is intentional, collaborative, and deeply rooted in how people live. As a small but fast-growing firm, we value creativity, craftsmanship, and efficiency—working closely with builders, architects, and homeowners to deliver refined, well-executed spaces.
This is an opportunity to work directly under the founders and gain hands-on exposure to the inner workings of a growing design business—from concept development to project execution—while contributing meaningfully to real, built projects.
