Junior Interior Designer
Part time: ~15 hours per week with room to grow | Hybrid (Portland-based) with a target of ~10 hours per week in our studio | Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
About Us
Of Prairies is a design studio crafting intentional interiors across residential and boutique commercial spaces. We’re looking for a Junior Interior Designer to join our small, collaborative team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to all stages of the design process - from early concepts through to installation - working closely with our Creative Director and trusted vendors to bring thoughtful, layered interiors to life.
Your Role
Support the Creative Director and design team in all phases of design projects, including high-end residential and boutique commercial interiors
Source furnishings, finishes, and materials; coordinate with vendors, reps, and showrooms
Support in development of design presentations, concept boards, and FF&E palettes with a refined eye for tone and composition
Support in design development of bespoke furniture and lighting
Create and refine floor plans, elevations, and millwork drawings (AutoCAD proficiency required)
Manage purchase orders, and support the installation process
Attend site visits, assist with on-site installations, and participate in ongoing project documentation
What We’re Looking For
2+ years of interior design experience, ideally in high-end residential or boutique commercial environments
A degree or diploma in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
Detail-oriented and resourceful sourcing with an emphasis on vintage and bespoke goods
The ability to collaborate on clear, detailed drawing sets and schedules
Familiarity with FF&E specifications and procurement processes
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp
Strong visual communication and digital presentation abilities
Experience and interest in custom furniture design
An impeccable eye for detail, materiality, and proportion
A proactive, solution-oriented mindset
Comfort in a fast-paced, small studio
Ability to find creative design solutions that are not available in the mainstream consumer space
Access to a car (occasional errands needed)
To Apply
Please send your resume, portfolio and a one page .pdf of 10 inspiration images that reflect your personal design ethos to careers@ofprairies.com
We look forward to seeing your work and getting to know you.