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Specialized Design Services (including interior, industrial, graphic, & fashion design): retirement plans
Plans whose sponsor entered this principal business activity code on Form 5500.
Form 5500 information is as filed by the plan administrator with the Department of Labor and may be amended. Figures reflect the plan year shown, not current balances. The business code is chosen by the filer from the list in the Form 5500 instructions.
87 retirement plans in specialized design services (including interior, industrial, graphic, & fashion design) with 100 or more participants filed Form 5500 for plan year 2024 (87 defined contribution, 0 defined benefit). All Form 5500 pension filers in the group reported 40,669 participant records and $2.33B in net assets.
The median defined contribution plan held $65,174 per participant, above the national median of $53,031, and its employer put in $2,728 per active participant (national: $2,174). Among plans reporting Schedule C compensation the median was $142 per participant against $123 nationally.
Employers contributed $61.3M and participants $147M during the year, and the plans paid out $235M in benefits.
In 2009 the same group numbered 60 plans with $542M; by 2024 it was 87 plans (up 45%) and $2.33B (up 330%). From plan year 2023 the 100-participant line counts participants with account balances, which moved many plans to the short form.
Medians compared with all US plans
| Median plan, plan year 2024 | Industry: DC | US: DC | Industry: DB | US: DB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net assets per participant | $65,174 | $53,031 | — | $86,234 |
| Employer contributions per active participant | $2,728 | $2,174 | — | $10,244 |
| Schedule C compensation per participant | $142 | $123 | — | $344 |
| Schedule C compensation, share of net assets | 0.23% | 0.26% | — | 0.42% |
| Administrative expenses per participant | $150 | $116 | — | $527 |
Medians across plans with 100 or more participants (79 DC and 0 DB plans with a Schedule H here). Fee medians cover plans reporting an amount. DC: defined contribution, such as 401(k) and 403(b). DB: defined benefit pension.
Distribution of DC plans
| Measure | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net assets per participant | $41,651 | $65,174 | $110,444 | 79 |
| Employer contributions per active participant | $1,155 | $2,728 | $4,022 | 76 |
| Schedule C compensation per participant | $69.26 | $142 | $282 | 68 |
| Administrative expenses per participant | $65.26 | $150 | $280 | 75 |
Trend by plan year
| Plan year | Plans 100+ | Participants | Net assets | Employer contributions | Participant contributions | Median DC assets / participant | Median DC Sch. C / participant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025partial | 16 | 5,746 | $345M | $12.2M | $27.8M | $94,386 | $198 |
| 2024 | 87 | 40,669 | $2.33B | $61.3M | $147M | $65,174 | $142 |
| 2023 | 91 | 40,819 | $2.09B | $57.5M | $147M | $60,168 | $134 |
| 2022 | 103 | 42,624 | $1.80B | $61.1M | $147M | $43,538 | $134 |
| 2021 | 93 | 38,837 | $2.01B | $48.8M | $127M | $57,427 | $142 |
| 2020 | 96 | 40,857 | $1.96B | $42.1M | $121M | $46,936 | $102 |
| 2019 | 97 | 42,240 | $1.71B | $46.9M | $125M | $39,818 | $125 |
| 2018 | 93 | 39,616 | $1.35B | $40.2M | $108M | $35,567 | $93.21 |
| 2017 | 96 | 40,392 | $1.38B | $37.0M | $105M | $35,902 | $64.38 |
| 2016 | 93 | 41,221 | $1.41B | $42.4M | $109M | $32,046 | $39.35 |
| 2015 | 85 | 37,015 | $1.06B | $32.7M | $86.0M | $28,045 | $46.75 |
| 2014 | 78 | 34,768 | $1.02B | $28.4M | $73.3M | $30,634 | $50.92 |
| 2013 | 67 | 30,293 | $864M | $22.4M | $60.9M | $30,376 | $51.36 |
| 2012 | 60 | 27,121 | $684M | $20.1M | $53.8M | $27,948 | $46.21 |
| 2011 | 60 | 25,843 | $645M | $18.4M | $49.8M | $30,192 | $43.47 |
| 2010 | 61 | 25,734 | $656M | $15.8M | $43.2M | $32,042 | $77.48 |
| 2009 | 60 | 28,311 | $542M | $15.5M | $41.1M | $27,758 | $29.89 |
Plan year is the year in which the plan year began. The drop in large plans from 2023 follows a rule change: the 100-participant line now counts participants with account balances, so many plans moved to the short form.
Provider share
Service provider organisations named most often on the Schedule C of the 88 plans on this page's list, by number of plans. A plan usually names several providers.
Largest plans
The 40 largest by participants of 88 plans with a page on this site.
| Plan | Sponsor | State | Type | Participants | Net assets | Per participant | Employer / active | Sch. C / participant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capri Holdings Limited (USA) 401(k) Plan | Capri Holdings Limited (USA) | NY | DC | 6,408 | $214M | $33,349 | $1,220 | $136 |
| MPW Industrial Services Savings Plan | MPW Industrial Services, Inc. | OH | DC | 2,179 | $49.6M | $22,752 | $844 | $24.46 |
| Southern Graphics Inc. Savings Plan | Southern Graphics Inc. | KY | DC | 1,683 | $202M | $120,096 | $1,693 | $126 |
| 4 Over 401(k) Plan | 4 Over International, LLC | CA | DC | 1,411 | $31.2M | $22,144 | $953 | $6.77 |
| Issues Management, Inc. 401(k) Plan | Issues Management, Inc. | SD | DC | 1,028 | $5.9M | $5,701 | $671 | $51.75 |
| Nelson Worldwide, LLC 401(k) Plan | Nelson Worldwide, LLC | PA | DC | 1,028 | $80.2M | $78,048 | $1,126 | $141 |
| The Bernard Group 401(k) Plan | The Bernard Group, Inc. | MN | DC | 1,023 | $58.2M | $56,924 | $2,449 | $130 |
| Interior Architects, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan | Interior Architects, Inc. | CA | DC | 1,019 | $37.0M | $36,267 | $3,900 | — |
| The Bernard Group Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan | The Bernard Group Inc. | MN | DC | 983 | $117M | $119,086 | $1,240 | — |
| Ia 401(k) Plan | Interior Architects Inc. | CA | DC | 899 | $80.9M | $90,026 | $1 | $49.53 |
| Hero Digital, LLC 401(k) Plan | Hero Digital, LLC | IL | DC | 828 | $34.7M | $41,888 | $1,315 | $143 |
| View 401(k) Plan | View Operating Corporation | CA | DC | 693 | $32.6M | $46,988 | $5,679 | $60.96 |
| Wisk Aero LLC 401(k) Plan | Wisk Aero LLC | CA | DC | 675 | $105M | $155,463 | $9,055 | $142 |
| Derse, Inc. Retirement Savings Plan | Derse Inc. | WI | DC | 637 | $72.2M | $113,343 | $3,923 | $221 |
| Graphics-Atlanta, LLC 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan | Graphics-Atlanta, LLC | GA | DC | 574 | $37.3M | $64,943 | $1,911 | $46.15 |
| Nuscale Power, LLC 401(k) Plan | Nuscale Power, LLC | OR | DC | 500 | $74.1M | $148,259 | $6,351 | $217 |
| Greenpoint Technologies, Inc. 401(k) Plan | Greenpoint Technologies, Inc. | WA | DC | 499 | $33.2M | $66,471 | $3,113 | $124 |
| Vistex, Inc. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan | Vistex, Inc. | IL | DC | 444 | $58.9M | $132,548 | $4,401 | $412 |
| Aspire Mro, LLC 401(k) Plan | Aspire Mro, LLC | TX | DC | 412 | $12.2M | $29,672 | $1,262 | $141 |
| Miller Zell Inc. 401(k) Retirement Plan | Miller Zell Inc. | GA | DC | 399 | $51.1M | $128,086 | $5,464 | $33.40 |
| Energy Systems Group, LLC 401(k) Plan | Energy Systems Group, LLC | IN | DC | 372 | $62.6M | $168,337 | $12,330 | $246 |
| Maesa Group 401(k) Retirement Plan | Maesa LLC | NY | DC | 368 | $18.9M | $51,329 | $3,487 | $160 |
| Kaleidoscope Animations, Inc. 401(k) Retirement Plan | Kaleidoscope Animations, Inc. | OH | DC | 363 | $15.1M | $41,627 | $925 | $142 |
| Design Communications, Ltd. 401(k) Plan | Design Communications, Ltd. | MA | DC | 355 | $22.9M | $64,424 | $547 | $276 |
| Neuraflash, LLC 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust | Neuraflash, LLC | NJ | DC | 339 | $18.0M | $52,997 | $5,177 | $11.81 |
| Framestore Inc. 401(k) Plan | Framestore Inc. | NY | DC | 329 | $9.6M | $29,295 | — | $174 |
| Midwest Stainless Technologies, LLC 401(k) Plan | Midwest Stainless Technologies, LLC | WI | DC | 311 | $6.8M | $21,820 | $818 | $158 |
| Otj Architects Inc. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan & Trust | Otj Architects Inc. | DC | DC | 307 | $23.1M | $75,142 | $2,186 | $193 |
| PT Services Delaware LLC 401(k) Plan | PT Services Delaware LLC | DE | DC | 303 | $1.8M | $6,008 | $589 | $7.32 |
| Vocon 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan | Vocon Design, Inc. | OH | DC | 298 | $19.8M | $66,390 | $2,218 | $231 |
| Meribear Productions, Inc. | Meribear Productions, Inc. 401(k) Pla | CA | DC | 297 | $6.1M | $20,595 | $1,253 | $68.02 |
| Teague Savings and Investment Plan - 401(k) | Walter Dorwin Teague Associates, Incorporated | WA | DC | 288 | $44.8M | $155,541 | $2,476 | $414 |
| Signature 4 / Forty Nine Degrees/visionary Partners Ltd. 401(k) Plan | Signature Partners, Inc. | OH | DC | 271 | $25.6M | $94,386 | $2,783 | $54.52 |
| Silverlining Interiors, Inc. 401(k) Plan | Silverlining Interiors, Inc. | NY | DC | 267 | $15.6M | $58,404 | $2,652 | $203 |
| Delve Retirement Plan | Delve, LLC | PA | DC | 250 | $34.3M | $137,152 | $7,594 | — |
| Therabody, Inc. 401(k) Plan | Therabody, Inc. | CA | DC | 245 | $6.8M | $27,642 | $1,941 | $156 |
| Office Works, Inc. 401(k) Plan | Officeworks, Inc. | MA | DC | 241 | $23.4M | $96,980 | $4,000 | $203 |
| The Sourcing Group Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan and Trust | The Sourcing Group | CA | DC | 239 | $14.7M | $61,366 | — | $50.72 |
| KDM Signs, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan | KDM Signs, Inc. | OH | DC | 238 | $19.0M | $79,729 | $501 | $72.09 |
| Vbfa Bna Employee Stock Ownership 401(k) Plan | Vbfa Bna Corp. | UT | DC | 237 | $24.7M | $104,277 | — | — |
By plan size
By state
Questions and answers
How many retirement plans are there in specialized design services (including interior, industrial, graphic, & fashion design)?
87 plans with 100 or more participants filed Form 5500 for plan year 2024, out of 327 pension plans on the full form. Smaller plans file Form 5500-SF and are counted separately where shown.
What is the typical 401(k) balance in specialized design services (including interior, industrial, graphic, & fashion design)?
The median defined contribution plan reported $65,174 in net assets per participant (middle half of plans: $41,651 to $110,444); nationally it was $53,031. This is a plan-level average that includes former employees, not a typical person's balance.
What do employers contribute in specialized design services (including interior, industrial, graphic, & fashion design)?
The median defined contribution plan received $2,728 in employer contributions per active participant, against $2,174 nationally. Plans with no employer contribution are included at zero.
What are average 401(k) fees in specialized design services (including interior, industrial, graphic, & fashion design)?
Among defined contribution plans that report any Schedule C compensation, the median was $142 per participant and 0.23% of net assets (nationally $123 and 0.26%). Schedule C leaves out fund expense ratios and fees the employer pays, so it understates total cost.
Where does this come from?
Form 5500 annual reports in the EBSA research files, with filings received through 24 Aug 2026. Medians are computed by this site across plans with 100 or more participants.
Provenance
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration, Form 5500 research files, public domain, with filings received through 24 Aug 2026. Totals count every pension plan on the full form; medians and the plan list cover plans with 100 or more participants. See the methodology.