Tech-Savvy Interior Designer (AI, Tools, Workflow Expert) – Short-Term Research & Advisory - Contract to Hire
We are building an AI-powered interior design platform and are looking for a tech-savvy interior designer (or design student) to research, test, and analyze the latest tools used in the industry. This role is for someone who is curious, hands-on, and excited about the future of design + technology. You will not just research — you will actively test tools and break them down. What you will do: Research current interior design platforms, tools, and workflows Test AI and design tools such as: ChatGPT Claude Midjourney DALL·E SketchUp Other interior design/rendering/sourcing tools Simulate real design workflows using these tools Document: What works well What doesn’t work Where the tools fail Where designers still struggle Create structured summaries (Google Docs / Sheets) Provide insights on how these tools could be improved What we are looking for: Background in interior design/architecture (or current student) Strong interest in technology and AI tools Comfortable exploring new platforms independently Analytical thinking — not just visual taste Ability to clearly document findings and insights Curious mindset: you enjoy testing and figuring things out This is NOT for you if: You only focus on aesthetics and visuals You don’t enjoy testing tools or learning new software Deliverables: Structured research on tools and competitors Comparison tables (features, pros/cons, use cases) Workflow breakdowns Summary with key insights: What is missing in the market Where current tools fail designers Opportunities for new solutions Engagement: Part-time / project-based Possibility to extend into ongoing collaboration To apply, please answer: What design tools and software have you used? Have you tried any AI tools (e.g. Midjourney, ChatGPT)? How? Are you comfortable testing new tools and documenting your findings? Share an example of a project or workflow you’ve worked on Why are you interested in design + technology? Positioning note (important for you) This post will attract: curious students (high energy, low cost, fast execution) hybrid designers (rare but valuable) future product thinkers (potential long-term hires) It will filter out: traditional designers low-effort applicants purely visual creatives To apply, please also include: Attach examples of your work (portfolio, projects, or case studies) Briefly describe what tools you have used (design + AI tools) Your availability (hours per day) Your hourly rate When you are available to start ONLY UPWORK application / NO emails or social media Apply tot his job Apply To this Job