Interior Designer VA

Develops interior concepts, space plans, material palettes and presentation drawings for residential and commercial projects. A senior interior designer produces the design work your local practice or builder needs to deliver on site.

Description

An Interior Designer VA develops concepts, space plans, material palettes, drawings and presentation material for residential and commercial interiors. They can prepare layouts, joinery details, renders, furniture and finish schedules and coordinate their design work with the client’s architect, engineer or builder. Outsource Teams provides top 1% vetted talent with professional interior design experience, no lock-in contracts and a replacement guarantee, while local compliance and permit sign-off remains with the appropriate licensed professional.

Responsibilities

  • Develop design concepts, mood boards and colour and material palettes from the client's brief and site information.
  • Produce space plans, furniture layouts, elevations and joinery details in AutoCAD, Revit or SketchUp.
  • Create photorealistic renders and walkthroughs in SketchUp, Enscape, V-Ray or 3ds Max for client presentations.
  • Specify finishes, fixtures, furniture and lighting and prepare schedules and specification documents.
  • Prepare presentation packages and design development sets to the client's drawing standards.
  • Coordinate with the client's local architect, engineer or builder so drawings are fit for compliance review and construction.
  • Research suppliers, products and costs and maintain a materials library.
  • Revise designs through feedback rounds and keep an organised revision history.
  • Track project deliverables and deadlines across several concurrent projects.

Software & Tools

SketchUp AutoCAD 3ds Max V-Ray Adobe Photoshop Canva

Requirements

  • Five or more years of interior design experience with a portfolio of residential or commercial projects.
  • Degree in interior design or architecture, with Philippine licensure or equivalent professional accreditation valued.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp and Revit, and at least one rendering tool such as Enscape, V-Ray or Lumion.
  • Strong understanding of space planning, materials, lighting, ergonomics and joinery detailing.
  • Awareness that building compliance and permit sign-off remain with the client's locally licensed professional.
  • Good written and spoken English for client presentations and supplier communication.
  • Reliable high-speed internet, backup power and a workstation suited to 3D rendering, available during the client's business hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can they design?

They can develop residential or commercial interior concepts, space plans, furniture layouts, joinery details and material schemes.

Can they produce 3D renders?

Yes. They can create photorealistic renders and walkthroughs for client presentations using professional visualisation tools.

Can they specify materials and furniture?

Yes. They can prepare finishes, fixtures, furniture and lighting schedules as well as supporting specification documents.

Can they work with architects and builders?

Yes. They can coordinate with the client’s local architect, engineer or builder so design documentation is suitable for compliance review and construction.

Who handles local compliance approval?

Building compliance and permit sign-off remain with the client’s locally licensed professional.

What tools can they use?

They can work with SketchUp, AutoCAD, 3ds Max, V-Ray, Adobe Photoshop and Canva, as well as Revit.

How much does it cost?

Rates are listed in USD at $7 per hour for entry-level talent, $9 per hour for intermediate and $12 per hour for senior talent. There are no lock-in contracts.

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