Interior Designer 2 - Intermediate Level

Salt Lake City, UT
Full Time
Interiors
Mid Level
MHTN Architects is looking for a creative and driven Interior Designer to join our collaborative design team. In this intermediate-level role, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of innovative architectural projects that shape meaningful environments. You’ll work alongside experienced designers, architects, and graphic specialists to bring spaces to life—from concept through construction. Whether you're developing schematic designs, refining construction documents, or walking job sites to ensure every detail aligns with the vision, your work will contribute to places that matter deeply to the communities they serve. If you’re ready to deepen your design expertise and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:
  • Contribute to design and presentation ideation and creation across all phases of design, including schematic design and design development.
  • Plan, design, and furnish interiors for architectural projects with creativity and purpose.
  • Research and select interior products, apply established design standards and sustainable best practices.
  • Develop designs that are practical, aesthetic, and aligned with the intended use of each space.
  • Communicate design ideas clearly through sketching, visualization, and construction documentation.
  • Apply knowledge of building and construction codes to ensure compliant design solutions.
  • Create and maintain program and construction documents throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with project architects and interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic design approaches.
  • Interface directly with clients to understand and respond to project-specific needs.
  • Promote socially and environmentally responsible design through informed and respectful client engagement.
  • Conduct site visits during construction phases to verify design implementation and manage punch list items.
  • Take ownership of design tasks with increasing independence, while receiving mentorship and support from senior designers.

What You Bring:
  • Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Excellent graphic and visualization abilities to effectively communicate design concepts.
  • Proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office.
  • Working knowledge of structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering concepts.
  • Familiarity with building materials and codes, material compatibility, construction techniques, and cost considerations.
  • Proficient knowledge of furniture systems, vendors, procurement processes, and material palette selection.
  • Highly organized with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Effective time-management skills to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • 5 to 9 years of professional commercial Interior Design experience.
  • Degree in Interior Design or related field. Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • NCIDQ Certification preferred.

To apply, please fill out the online application. You will receive an automatic confirmation email when your application has been successfully submitted. If you do not receive an email, please try again. Portfolio or work sample document attachments are limited to 10mbs. 

Why MHTN?
We seek team members who have a passion for designing exceptional built environments and self-motivated contributors that will embrace and expand our culture of inclusion. We invest in your growth through quarterly career pathing conversations, mentorship opportunities, and paid professional development—so you can build a career, not just a job. MHTN continuously seeks to be an exemplar of best practices in employee well-being. We demonstrate our commitment to our team members by offering the following benefits.
  • Suite of insurance benefits (including Medical, Dental, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and more!)
  • Cafeteria Plan (pre-tax benefits including Flexible Savings Account options and a Health Savings Account with an employer match)
  • 401k with 5% employer match
  • Annual bonus opportunity for all employees
  • Access to company-paid Professional Development resources
  • Paid licensure and industry memberships.
  • Physical Activity Incentive
  • Paid Time Off for Volunteering
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Hybrid Work Schedules (ability to work from home up to two days a week)

About MHTN
MHTN Architects creates memorable and meaningful places for people. Established in 1923, we are an intermountain west Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and Planning firm committed to a culture of design excellence. We serve clients with expertise and innovation in Higher Education, Commercial, K-12 Education, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Civic, Cultural and Religious project design. With a staff size of 110, seven Core Values drive our actions: Design, Social & Environmental Responsibility, Teamwork, Technical Excellence, Empowerment, Respect, and Service.
 

MHTN Architects is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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