Junior Designer

Bright Designlab is a high-end, women-led interior design studio based in Portland, Oregon, with projects across the U.S. and beyond. For over 16 years, we’ve been shaping soulful, modern, and unapologetically design-forward spaces that merge artistry with precision.

We’re looking for a Junior Designer who’s hungry to learn, creatively sharp, and ready to roll up their sleeves in the world of high-end residential design. This is a chance to work inside a boutique firm where concept and craft collide - and where no detail goes unnoticed.

What You’ll Do

  • Support senior designers and the design director in all phases of residential design projects

  • Develop design presentations, concept boards, and FF&E palettes

  • Create and refine floor plans, elevations, and millwork drawings (AutoCAD proficiency required)

  • Source furnishings, finishes, and materials; coordinate with vendors and showrooms

  • Liase orders through procurement and installation

  • Participate in site visits, installs, and project documentation

What We’re Looking For

  • 3 years minimum of interior design experience (high-end residential a major plus)

  • Construction Drawing experience

  • Knowledge of FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment/accessories)

  • A degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or Architecture

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe CS, and SketchUp, with strong digital presentation skills

  • An impeccable eye for detail - you notice what others miss

  • A proactive, solution-oriented mindset - you take initiative, not just notes

  • Comfort working in a fast-paced boutique environment where priorities shift and creativity thrives

  • A passion for design that’s as much about process as product

Why Bright Designlab

We’re a tight, talented team where collaboration and curiosity drive everything. You’ll work side by side with designers who bring both artistry and rigor to every project.

You’ll get:

  • Competitive salary (DOE)

  • Health and dental benefits

  • Paid holidays and PTO

  • Opportunities for growth within the firm

  • Exposure to national projects, custom furniture design, and artisan collaborations

How to Apply

Send your portfolio, résumé, and a link to a Pinterest board reflecting your personal style.

hello at brightdesignlab.com - subject line: Junior Designer – Portland

We’re looking for someone ready to level up their career, learn fast, and work with us to create the kind of spaces that stop people in their tracks.

If that sounds like your vibe, let’s talk.

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