Interior Designer II — Lead Projects & Client Impact

Coakley Brothers & Brothers Interiors (Design, Furniture, Construction, Installation, Moving); Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Coakley Brothers and Brothers Interiors in Milwaukee seeks an Interior Designer II to own medium- to large-scale projects from concept through execution. This role leads client engagement, coordinates cross-functionally, and is accountable for project outcomes, quality, and delivery through our Diamond-Class service model.

You will develop space plans, renderings, finish selections, and full specifications, while coordinating with Procurement, Project Management, Installation, and Construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design; CIDA/FIDER preferred.
• 3–8 years of relevant experience.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, CET, and 20-20/SPEC.
• Advanced understanding of commercial interiors, furniture systems, and codes.

Responsibilities

• Own full design projects, including schedules, documentation, and outcomes.
• Lead client meetings and presentations in partnership with Sales.
• Develop space plans, renderings, finish selections, and full specifications.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Project Management, Installation, and Construction.
• Manage revisions, approvals, and change documentation.
• Maintain awareness of budgets, timelines, and project risk.
• Mentor Interior Designer I team members as appropriate.
• Uphold and model department standards and processes.

Skills

AutoCAD

CET

20-20/SPEC

Commercial interiors

Furniture systems

Codes

Education

Bachelors in Interior Design

Job description

Coakley Brothers and Brothers Interiors in Milwaukee seeks an Interior Designer II to own medium- to large-scale projects from concept through execution. This role leads client engagement, coordinates cross-functionally, and is accountable for project outcomes, quality, and delivery through our Diamond-Class service model.

You will develop space plans, renderings, finish selections, and full specifications, while coordinating with Procurement, Project Management, Installation, and Construction.