[High Salary] Interior Designer Graduate

At HDR, we specialise in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well‑known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That’s why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That colouring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realisations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Key Accountabilities

In the role of Interior Designer, we’ll count on you to:

- Take responsibility for interior design for projects

- Develop functional requirements and project design complexities.

- Demonstrate substantial knowledge of interior design and planning principles, building, and planning code requirements, specification preparation and organization, construction costs and methods, and contract preparation and negotiation.

- Demonstrate experience in selecting interior details, materials, color selections, furniture and furnishings selections, lighting design, space planning, and detailing.

- Take responsibility for assignments with specified objectives that require investigation of many alternatives.

- Work with clients on projects of any size.

- Direct work efforts of others, develop detailed design concepts, produce contract documents, interpret ordinances, and interpret client needs.

- Write specifications covering interior design matters and perform code reviews.

- Coordinate work with other disciplines.

- Assist other Interior Designers or Technicians, and work in all phases of the interior design process.

- Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

- Bachelor's degree in Interior Architecture or Interior Design

- 3+ years' experience in healthcare-related projects

- Strong oral and written communication skills and experience working on large project teams

- Proficiency with and experience using Microsoft Office to include Project Schedule

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture (from an accredited school) or closely related field

- Active Interior Design Certificate holder or Registered Architect in the country you reside

- A minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant design firm environment

- Experience with Microsoft Office programs

- Skilled in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite

- Have an interest in developing skills in team leadership, collaboration, mentoring, motivational/organizational and people skills

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

HDR is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified and/or experienced candidates, regardless of gender identity or expression, race or ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or religious and political beliefs. This includes encouragement for veterans.

HDR acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and communities live and work. As part of our commitment to reconciliation and diversity, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. Join us in making a meaningful impact and contributing to an inclusive community.

Primary Location

Australia-VIC-Melbourne

Other Locations

Australia-NSW-Sydney

Industry

Interiors

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Oct 28, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let’s work together to make great things possible.

We design solutions to the world’s greatest challenges. We’re always looking for great talent to join our global teams.

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