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Cambridge Design · McKinney, TX

Interior Designer
Pre-Screen Questionnaire

Thank you for your interest in the Interior Designer role at Cambridge Design! This short questionnaire helps us get to know you before an initial phone call. It takes about 15 minutes. Please answer honestly — there are no wrong answers, and we review every response personally.

Section 1

Contact Information

Full name*

Email*

Phone*

City you live in*

LinkedIn, website, or Instagram (if any)

Section 2

Logistics & Availability

This role is about 22–28 hours per week. Does that work for you right now?*

Yes Yes, and I'd like to grow to full-time I'd need fewer hours I'd need more hours

Can you commit to 2–3 days in office at our downtown McKinney studio?*

Yes Yes, with some limits No

When could you start?

Do you currently take your own design clients or work for another firm? If yes, would you plan to continue?

Section 3

Experience & Skills

How many years of professional interior design experience do you have?*

Do you have a design degree or certification (e.g., NCIDQ, RID in Texas)?

Briefly describe your most recent design role — the firm, your title, and what you were responsible for day to day.*

Rate your skill level in each program

AutoCAD SketchUp Rendering software Canva Adobe Creative Suite Design project software

Which rendering and design project software do you use? (e.g., Enscape, V-Ray, Studio Designer, Houzz Pro, Programa)

Which types of projects have you worked on?

Luxury residential Residential furnishings Full renovations New construction Kitchen & bath Commercial Other

What drawings and documents have you produced yourself, start to finish?

Floor plans Elevations Lighting / electrical plans Millwork / built-in details Renderings Spec sheets Client presentation decks Mood boards

Which trade vendors and showrooms do you source from most often?

What is the largest project budget you've helped design for, and what was your role on it?

Section 4

Portfolio

Please include residential projects, technical drawings, renderings, and a client presentation if possible.

Link to your portfolio*Website, Google Drive, Dropbox, or Issuu link — please make sure it's viewable.

Section 5

Design Approach & Fit

How would you describe your personal design style? And how comfortable are you designing in a style different from your own?

In this role you'll work closely with our Principal Designer to carry out her creative vision. Tell us about a time you executed someone else's design direction. How did you handle it when you disagreed?

What drew you to apply at Cambridge Design?

Section 6

Compensation

What are your pay expectations for this role? Feel free to give an annual or hourly number.*

Are you interested in growing into a full-time position? If so, what would your full-time pay expectation be?

Which benefits matter most to you?

Flexible schedule Paid time off Parental leave Professional development Other

Section 7

Wrap-Up

How did you hear about this position?

Is there anything else you'd like us to know?

Best days and times for a 20–30 minute phone call*

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cambridge@cambridgedesign.net

972.797.9123

7300 State Hwy 121, Suite 300
Mckinney, TX 75070

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