Interior Designer

Chesapeake Search Partners; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Search Partners seeks an Interior Designer to join a full-service office furniture and workplace design firm. This role blends design, consulting, and client-facing collaboration to support sales and project teams throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture and 2+ years in a commercial furniture environment, with AutoCAD and CET experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field.
• 2+ years of commercial furniture dealer and/or CET experience required.
• Experience in a client-facing, project-based environment.
• Proficiency in design and documentation tools such as AutoCAD or CET.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sales and project teams to understand client needs, workplace strategy, and project scope.
• Attend client meetings, planning sessions, and site walks.
• Review architectural plans, conduct field measurements, and assess site conditions.
• Develop and present space plans, furniture layouts, and finish concepts.
• Create and manage accurate drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with architects, general contractors, IT and electrical vendors.
• Support order entry and installation by delivering complete, approved documentation.
• Review final installations and produce as-built drawings.
• Manage time and project scope to support accurate billing and delivery.
• Stay current on workplace trends, products, and design tools.

Skills

Client-facing

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

CET

Job description

Chesapeake Search Partners is partnering with a full-service commercial office furniture and workplace design firm to find an Interior Designer to join their team. This role blends design, consulting, and client-facing collaboration, supporting sales and project teams in delivering highly functional, well-designed workplace environments.

This is a great opportunity for a designer who enjoys being involved in the full project lifecycle, from early planning and space concepts through installation and close-out, in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with sales and project teams to understand client needs, workplace strategy, and project scope
• Attend client meetings, planning sessions, and site walks
• Review architectural plans, conduct field measurements, and assess site conditions
• Develop and present space plans, furniture layouts, and finish concepts
• Create and manage accurate drawings, specifications, and project documentation
• Coordinate with external partners such as architects, general contractors, IT and electrical vendors
• Support order entry and installation by delivering complete, approved documentation
• Review final installations and produce as-built drawings
• Manage time and project scope to support accurate billing and delivery
• Stay current on workplace trends, products, and design tools

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field
• 2+ years of commercial furniture dealer and/or CET experience required
• Experience working in a client-facing, project-based environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Proficiency in design and documentation tools (AutoCAD, CET, or similar)