Architectural Designs

Wondering about entry-level to mid-level jobs found in architectural/interior design firms?

Hello. Just wondering ... What sorts of entry-level to mid-level jobs can be found in architectural and/or interior design firms? I'm not interested in the top spot (being the actual architect and/or interior designer), and I'm not interested in the lower spots (being, say, the intern, the gofer, or I dunno, the receptionist). I think that it would be awesome to work in an architectural/interior design firm environment. It would be nice to be able to contribute to projects in a meaningful way by being trained and skilled enough to do so. I just need to determine what sorts of job positions exist outside of the ones I already mentioned so I can have something to aim for and go to school for. Any and all help I would greatly appreciate! Thanks!

Public Comments

1. Here is a short list of office personnel in ascending order: office gopher- run errands for office; pick up prints, etc. receptionist- answer phones and sets appointments interns- run errands for office, do some drawings office business staff- accounting and assistants recent graduates/ CAD positions- inputs drawings into CAD format job captains- recent graduates with 2+ years of experience project managers- candidates with 5+ years of experience project architects- candidates with license IT/CAD manager- controls office standards and computer systems Office manager- manages the office Department Directors- leads design direction Owners/Partners