Interior Designer

KI; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the furniture industry is seeking a talented Interior Designer for their Chicago sales team. This full-time role involves designing functional spaces, collaborating with clients, and enhancing customer experience. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and proficiency in CAD.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation, Sick Days, & Holidays

Employee Product Discounts

Educational Reimbursement Program

Full Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Degree in Architectural or Interior Design required.
• Experience in commercial furniture design preferred.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and CET recommended.

Responsibilities

• Design functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces, ensuring compliance with codes.
• Provide direct support in CAD/CET, space planning, and project qualification.
• Engage in customer meetings and presentations to communicate design ideas.

Skills

Design skills

Collaboration

CAD proficiency

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Design, Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

CET

Job description

Chicago, IL - Sales Office, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:00 AM

At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen. We observe. We understand that each customer has unique needs. So, we pride ourselves on helping our customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options and personalized solutions.Since 1941, we’ve positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands thefurniture industry and is committed to providing customers with the smart solutions. By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers’ unique needs – including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process. That’s why we say we offer far more than furniture. We’re Furnishing Knowledge.

Job Overview

We are looking for a talented Interior Designer to join our Chicago sales team. This full-time role is primarily based from our Chicago showroom in the Merchandise Mart, with flexibility to work from your home office occasionally. This position will work from our new location in the Fulton Market District early next year. The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $78,000, plus bonus. However, the final offer may vary based on your skills, experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales Specialists, dealers, and customers to design functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing spaces, ensuring compliance with blueprints, building codes, and inspection requirements.
• Provide direct support in CAD/CET, space planning, quoting, finish recommendations and project qualification.
• Participate in customer meetings and presentations to understand client objectives and desires, and effectively communicate design ideas.
• Allocate time to pre-sales and post-sales support, including creating quotes, ensuring workflow adherence, and enhancing customer experience.
• Stay updated with i ndustry knowledge to remain relevant.
• Engage in various design community events to boost company brand visibility and stay abreast of the latest trends.

What you Need to Succeed

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Design, Interior Design or a related field.
• Previous experience in commercial furniture design is preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and CET is recommended (training for CET proficiency is available).

What KI Offers You

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Gain stock ownership in the company as an employee.
• Competitive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Enjoy full coverage for your well-being.
• A 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Benefit from employer contributions to your retirement savings.
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, & Holidays: Take time off to recharge and spend with loved ones.
• Employee Product Discounts: Receive special pricing on company products.
• Educational Reimbursement Program: Get support for degree programs and certifications.
• Full Benefits Package: Includes life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Chicago, IL - Sales Office, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America