Interior Designer

Chamberlain Advisors, LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking

Healthcare access

Dental Insurance

401K

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Chamberlain Advisors, LLC is seeking an experienced Interior Designer II in Milwaukee, WI to develop innovative interiors for commercial spaces. You will work with senior designers, architects, and construction teams to translate branding into functional environments that meet client objectives and business needs.

The role emphasizes concept development, space planning, construction documentation, and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of professional interior design experience in commercial environments.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp; experience with 3D visualizations.
• Experience designing millwork, lighting layouts, and coordinating finishes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior designers and project teams to develop creative, functional interiors aligned with client branding.
• Develop interior space plans, elevations, and 3D models to communicate concepts.
• Prepare detailed interior design documentation, finish plans, lighting, millwork, and furniture layouts.
• Coordinate with architects, PMs, vendors, and consultants to reflect design intent.
• Review drawings, budgets, and documentation to ensure design accuracy and quality.
• Assist with client presentations and maintain clear communication throughout projects.
• Support construction administration and respond to shop drawings and clarifications.
• Coordinate with furniture, branding, and AV partners for selections and installations.

Skills

Concept development

Client presentations

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit

Job description

Job Title: Interior Designer

Location: Milwaukee, WI – 1 Day WFH

Type: Direct-Hire, Full-Time

Compensation: Competitive salary ($80-$100K, plus discretionary annual bonus), Parking, Access to Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plan of Choice, and 401K

Chamberlain Advisors is currently seeking an experienced and creative Interior Designer II for our client, a nationally recognized design‑build organization specializing in commercial construction and renovation projects. This opportunity is ideal for a design professional who enjoys transforming commercial spaces into engaging, functional, and visually compelling environments that reflect each client's brand identity and business objectives.

The Interior Designer II will play an integral role in developing innovative interior design concepts, space plans, finish selections, custom millwork, and detailed construction documentation. Working alongside senior designers, architects, project managers, and construction professionals, this individual will contribute to projects from initial concept development through design documentation and construction administration.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in commercial interior design, excellent technical drafting and visualization skills, and the ability to balance creative design solutions with practical construction requirements.

What You Will Be Accountable For

• Interior Design & Concept Development: Collaborate with senior designers and project teams to develop creative, functional interior environments that align with client branding, business objectives, and customer experience strategies.
• Space Planning & Visualization: Develop interior space plans, elevations, reflected ceiling plans, 3D models, and design presentations to communicate proposed concepts and spatial arrangements.
• Construction Documentation: Prepare and coordinate detailed interior design documentation, including finish plans, lighting recommendations, custom millwork, casework, furniture layouts, and material specifications.
• Branding & Customer Experience: Integrate branding, merchandising, technology, furniture, and environmental design elements to create cohesive and engaging commercial spaces.
• Material & Finish Selection: Research and select interior finishes, furniture, fixtures, and materials; prepare finish palettes, presentation boards, and specifications.
• Project Coordination: Partner with architects, construction project managers, consultants, vendors, and internal design professionals to ensure design intent is accurately reflected throughout project development.
• Quality Control: Conduct reviews of interior design drawings, specifications, budgets, and project documentation to identify discrepancies and maintain design accuracy.
• Client Presentations & Communication: Assist with design presentations, participate in client meetings, and maintain effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Construction Administration: Review shop drawings and submittals, coordinate design clarifications, and support construction-related activities as needed.
• Vendor Collaboration: Work with furniture, equipment, branding, merchandising, and audiovisual partners to coordinate design selections and installation requirements.

What Qualifications You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 6+ years of professional interior design experience, preferably within commercial, retail, hospitality, financial institution, or other customer-facing environments.
• Demonstrated experience developing interior design concepts, space plans, elevations, finish selections, and construction documentation.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp, with experience creating technical drawings and three‑dimensional design visualizations.
• Experience designing custom millwork, casework, lighting layouts, and coordinating furniture and finish selections.
• Working knowledge of construction documentation, shop drawings, submittals, and coordination with architecture and construction teams.
• Ability to manage multiple design assignments, meet project deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills, including the ability to present design concepts to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with designers, architects, project managers, contractors, and external vendors.
• A professional portfolio demonstrating completed interior design projects is required during the interview process.

Preferred

• Experience designing retail banking environments, credit unions, branded commercial spaces, or customer‑focused retail interiors.
• Working knowledge of Revit.
• Experience supporting projects throughout the full design lifecycle, from conceptual development through construction administration.
• Familiarity with branded environments, consumer behavior, environmental graphics, merchandising, and experiential design.
• Experience coordinating multiple disciplines within an integrated architecture, design, and construction organization.
• Strong understanding of commercial finish materials, millwork detailing, lighting, and furniture specifications.

Why Work with Chamberlain?

Chamberlain Advisors is a veteran‑owned business that provides human capital solutions across a wide range of industries and engagement types. Chamberlain candidates benefit from our unique hiring and interviewing process which has been designed to increase the likelihood that they will be successful in their job searches. This is achieved through our 5‑step recruitment process, ensuring a top‑of‑the‑line candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Chamberlain Advisors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Chamberlain Advisors complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Chamberlain Advisors expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Chamberlain Advisors' employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.