Junior Interior Designer at RQ Construction, LLC in Carlsbad, CA, USA
- Company: RQ Construction, LLC
- Location: Carlsbad, CA, USA
- Posted: Sep 19, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $28.00-$32.00 per hour
- Experience: 2+ years
Overview
RQ Construction is seeking a motivated Junior Interior Designer to join our Design team in Carlsbad, CA. This is a great opportunity for an emerging design professional who is passionate about commercial interiors and wants to expand their experience working alongside architects, engineers, clients,…
Job description
- RQ Construction is seeking a motivated Junior Interior Designer to join our Design team in Carlsbad, CA. This is a great opportunity for an emerging design professional who is passionate about commercial interiors and wants to expand their experience working alongside architects, engineers, clients, and construction professionals.
- In this position, you'll contribute to the development of interior spaces that are both functional and visually engaging. You'll support projects from early design concepts through construction, with opportunities to work on a diverse range of commercial and Department of Defense projects.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of interior spaces that are both functional and visually engaging
- Support projects from early design concepts through construction
- Work alongside architects, engineers, clients, and construction professionals
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Interior Design; graduation from a CIDA-accredited program is preferred
- 1-2 years of professional commercial interior design experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
- Working knowledge of Revit/Autodesk 2022 or newer and AutoCAD 2022 or newer
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, and Navisworks
- Familiarity with rendering tools such as Twinmotion, Lumion, or similar software
- Ability to learn and adapt to new design and construction technologies; training is available
- Experience supporting government or military projects is a plus
- NCIDQ certification is preferred but not required
Skills
Preferred
- NCIDQ certification
Benefits
- Pay: $28.00-$32.00 per hour, based on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Opportunities for continued professional development
About RQ Construction, LLC
At RQ, you'll have the opportunity to build your design career while contributing to projects that serve communities and support important government missions. You'll work with an experienced team in a collaborative environment where your ideas, creativity, and professional growth are valued. If you're ready to take the next step in your interior design career and want hands-on experience with challenging, high-impact projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!