Interior Designer II: Hospitality & Contract Spaces

Kohler Co.; Kohler (WI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohler Co. in Kohler, WI is seeking an Interior Designer II to join the GPS Design team, supporting concepts through implementation and coordinating furnishings and finishes for hospitality and contract environments.

Work mode is onsite four days a week; you will collaborate with architects, project managers, engineers, and vendors, preparing review materials and managing FF&E and procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design, interior architecture or related field required with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and ability to learn and apply eProcurement and FF&E specification software (e.g, Spexx).
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Clear, professional communication skills and a collaborative, proactive work style.

Responsibilities

• Support senior and lead interior designers throughout all phases of design, from concept development through implementation.
• Coordinate aspects of design development with architects, project managers, engineers, and maintenance teams, applying strong interior design knowledge to support resolved outcomes.
• Prepare materials for executive and internal design reviews, including presentation decks, finish boards, FF&E packages, and supporting documentation.
• Assist in the development of conceptual and final interior design solutions for hospitality and contract environments in collaboration with GPS design leads.
• Source, obtain, track, organize, and return material samples, mockups, and submittals.
• Coordinate FF&E specifications, pricing, quotations, and approvals with vendors and contractors.
• Support vetting, onboarding, and ongoing coordination of vendors through ePro, SAP, and Jaeger systems.
• Assist in the development of initial furniture budgets, schedules, and procurement plans.
• Execute purchase orders through eProcurement systems and track budgets, lead times, delivery schedules, storage, staging, and installation of owner‑furnished products and FF&E.
• Coordinate logistics for products sourced from Kohler Co., subsidiaries, and external vendors.
• Conduct site surveys, field measurements, and inspections, document existing conditions through reports, spreadsheets, and drawings.
• Assist in assembling bid and RFP documentation, including specifications and drawings.
• Collaborate with internal teams and third‑party consultants on architectural and interior design drawings.
• Ensure CAD and project files are accurately organized, archived, and maintained to departmental standards.
• Create project close‑out documentation to support future maintenance, reorders, and reference of finishes, equipment, and FF&E.
• Review vendor and supplier invoices for accuracy and submit for payment, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Stay current on design trends, materials, technologies, and tools that enhance project outcomes and personal performance.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

eProcurement

FF&E specs

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in interior design or related field

Tools

Spexx

CAD

Job description

Kohler Co. in Kohler, WI is seeking an Interior Designer II to join the GPS Design team, supporting concepts through implementation and coordinating furnishings and finishes for hospitality and contract environments.

Work mode is onsite four days a week; you will collaborate with architects, project managers, engineers, and vendors, preparing review materials and managing FF&E and procurement processes.