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 + foodservice 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 + Foodservice + 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 (LinkedIn)

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, Foodservice 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 + Foodservice 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, candidates should have:

• 3–7 years of professional interior design experience

• Direct experience in hospitality / restaurants / retail / hotels

  • (Tenant improvement and/or ground-up interiors strongly preferred)

• Degree in Interior Design or related discipline

• Strong ability to support multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment

• Experience coordinating with interdisciplinary teams (graphics, architecture, vendors, consultants)

Preferred Skills (Highly Valued)

• Experience in high-volume or branded rollouts (restaurant groups, retail chains, hospitality concepts)

• Strong understanding of interior detailing, constructability, and documentation workflows

• Familiarity with procurement workflows and vendor coordination

• Airport / entertainment venue / experiential project exposure is a plus (Ideation Design Group)

Software Skills

• AutoCAD (preferred)

• Revit (a plus depending on project type)

• Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop)

• Microsoft Excel (procurement + schedules)

• Familiarity with InDesign / Illustrator is helpful due to brand-driven work

Compensation & Benefits

IDG offers a strong package designed to support stability, growth, and work-life flexibility:

• Salary: $55,000 – $70,000 (DOE)

  • aligned with 3–7 years interior design experience in the Phoenix market

• Annual bonus opportunity

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Flexible work schedule

• Professional development and leadership coaching opportunities (LinkedIn)

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Within the first 6 months, you will be successful if you:

• Deliver clean, complete design packages with minimal revisions

• Maintain strong organization in finish + FF&E documentation

• Communicate proactively with internal team members and consultants

• Demonstrate brand sensitivity (design within standards while elevating creativity)

• Help projects move efficiently from design → documentation → procurement

Apply

If you’re a motivated interior designer who wants to create high-energy hospitality and restaurant environments with an award-winning Phoenix design firm—IDG is a strong next step.

If you want, I can also create:

1. a shorter LinkedIn version (optimized for conversion), and

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