Interior Designer – Commercial Furniture & Specs

Continua Interiors; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Company paid Disability insurance

401k Match

Job summary

Continua Interiors seeks an experienced interior designer to join our Midwest team. You will translate design concepts into accurate drawings and specifications, collaborating with clients, vendors, and partners to deliver high-quality commercial spaces.

With 3+ years in the field and a Bachelor’s in interior design, you will manage projects from analysis through installation, coordinate with AV/plumbing/data/electrical teams, and mentor junior designers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design or equivalent.
• 3+ years of industry experience.
• Ability to travel locally to job sites for on-site assessments and meetings.
• Strong knowledge of interior commercial construction, architecture, design, real estate, and contract furnishings.
• In-depth product knowledge and application, including Herman Miller and Knoll products.
• Experience presenting to clients, preferably alongside salespeople.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a furniture needs analysis to define requirements for implementing designs.
• Develop innovative and effective solutions that add value and enhance product application techniques to design solutions.
• Prepare and run design meetings with industry partners and end users.
• Generate custom products/specials, COM testing, shop, and submittal drawings.
• Create final furniture specifications (specs) and pricing.
• Prepare information for labor quotes.
• Create installation drawing packages.
• Coordinate with AV, plumbing, data, and electrical vendors to ensure seamless integration with furniture layouts.
• Prepares for and conducts site visits and field verifications to ensure accurate on-site assessments.
• Maintains client design standards programs, ensuring consistency and quality across all projects.
• Mentors and supports other designers, providing guidance and fostering their professional growth and development.

Skills

Interior design

Client presentations

Project management

Drawings and specifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in interior design

Tools

AutoCAD

CET

CAP

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

furniture industry software

Job description

Continua Interiors seeks an experienced interior designer to join our Midwest team. You will translate design concepts into accurate drawings and specifications, collaborating with clients, vendors, and partners to deliver high-quality commercial spaces.

With 3+ years in the field and a Bachelor’s in interior design, you will manage projects from analysis through installation, coordinate with AV/plumbing/data/electrical teams, and mentor junior designers.