Designer (Space Planner Specifier)

Dream Nights Slumber Parties; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dream Nights Slumber Parties is seeking a Space Planner Specifier / Commercial Interior Designer to join our Chicago team. This role operates in a fast-paced, revenue-driven decor and furniture environment, translating client goals into buildable, budget-aligned workplace solutions.

Ideal candidates are technically strong, highly organized, proactive communicators who own projects from concept to completion and balance creativity with precision and accountability.

Qualifications

• Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field.
• 3+ years of commercial interiors experience preferred.
• Experience within a furniture dealership or similar environment strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Familiarity with CET Designer, Project Spec, CAP 2020 Worksheet strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Client & Programming Leadership: Partner with Workplace Solutions Managers (Sales) to lead programming conversations, gather project requirements and translate client goals into functional, future-ready workplace strategies.
• Space Planning & Design Execution: Develop responsive space plans that align with program.
• Specification & Documentation: Generate accurate specifications and pricing and develop installation documentation to ensure alignment between design intent, Project Managers and vendors to support smooth installation.
• Strategic Contribution: Contribute design insight to deal strategy and competitive positioning and manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality.

Education

Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

CET Designer

Project Spec

CAP 2020 Worksheet

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a high-performing Space Planner Specifier / Commercial Interior Designer to join our growing Chicago team. This is not a traditional studio design role, this is a fast-paced, client-facing, revenue-impacting position within a leading commercial furniture dealership environment.

Our designers are strategic partners to sales. They translate client needs into compelling, buildable, and budget-aligned workplace solutions. The ideal candidate is technically strong, highly organized, proactive in communication, and energized by delivering high-quality work. If you are someone who thrives in collaboration, owns your projects from concept to completion, and enjoys balancing creativity with precision and accountability, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Client & Programming Leadership: Partner with Workplace Solutions Managers (Sales) to lead programming conversations, gather project requirements and translate client goals into functional, future-ready workplace strategies
• Space Planning & Design Execution: Develop responsive space plans that align with program
• Specification & Documentation: Generate accurate specifications and pricing and develop installation documentation to ensure alignment between design intent, Project Managers and vendors to support smooth installation
• Strategic Contribution: Contribute design insight to deal strategy and competitive positioning and manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality

Qualifications

• Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field
• 3+ years of commercial interiors experience preferred
• Experience within a furniture dealership or similar environment strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Familiarity with CET designer, Project Spec, CAP 2020 Worksheet strongly preferred