Interior Designer III - GSA

dancker; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

dancker is seeking an experienced Interior Designer III - GSA to lead complex government-related design scopes and documentation. You will mentor junior designers, shape project strategy, and ensure contract-aligned solutions while collaborating with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities include CET drawings, furniture plans, product specs, and installation documents, with a focus on accuracy, constructability, and design excellence for major projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in progressive interior design roles including complex commercial interiors or government projects
• Advanced AutoCAD proficiency for detailed drawings and specs
• Familiarity with CET is preferred
• Knowledge of GSA requirements and government project processes is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead development of CET drawings, furniture plans, specifications, and 3D visuals
• Produce installation drawings and docs for complex projects ensuring accuracy and constructability
• Provide updates to Design Manager and leadership while guiding project direction
• Collaborate with executives, clients, and manufacturers to shape project vision
• Lead finish selections and specification decisions for large or complex projects
• Mentor junior designers and uphold design and documentation standards
• Represent design in client meetings and complex coordination discussions

Skills

AutoCAD

GSA knowledge

Team leadership

Client coordination

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Tools

CET

Job description

Position Title: Interior Designer III - GSA

Location: Capitol Heights, MD

Department: Client Services - Design

The difference you’ll make:
We’re looking for an experienced and collaborative Interior Designer III - GSA to join our design team at dancker, with a focus on GSA and government contract projects. In this role, you’ll lead complex design scopes, guide design strategy, and serve as a technical, product, and process resource for the broader team. You’ll manage highly detailed documentation, support accurate specifications and contract-aligned solutions, help resolve complex site and product challenges, mentor junior designers, and contribute to standards, innovation, and client confidence. If you’re a seasoned interior design professional who brings strong technical expertise, thoughtful leadership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, compliant, client-centered solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Lead the development of detailed CET drawings, complex furniture plans, product specifications, high-quality 3D visuals, and presentation materials
• Oversee and produce installation drawings and supporting documents for complex projects, ensuring accuracy, constructability, and alignment with project intent
• Provide proactive updates to the Design Manager, Team Leads, Account Executives, and Sales leadership while helping steer project direction and priorities
• Partner strategically with Account Executives, VP Sales, clients, manufacturer representatives, and internal teams to shape project vision and solve complex design challenges
• Lead finish selections, product strategy, value-alignment conversations, and specification decisions for large, complex, or high-visibility projects
• Oversee internal reporting and project documentation standards for assigned work, ensuring decisions, risks, and deliverables are clearly documented
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between plans, specifications, field conditions, and installation requirements, escalating risks with recommended solutions
• Stay ahead of product innovations, workplace trends, sustainability considerations, and industry best practices while sharing insights across the team
• Mentor Designer I and Designer II team members through drawing reviews, technical guidance, product knowledge, and process coaching
• Drive or contribute to design standards, workflow improvements, quality control practices, and cross functional collaboration across dancker
• Represent the design function in client-facing meetings, presentations, and complex coordination discussions with confidence and professionalism

What you’ll bring to this role:

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree from a FIDER or CIDA-accredited design program or equivalent relevant experience
• 5+ years of progressive industry experience, including responsibility for complex commercial interiors, furniture dealership projects, workplace design solutions, or GSA/government contract projects
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, including complex drawing production, specifications, and revisions
• Familiarity with CET is preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of GSA requirements, contract-aligned specifications, and government project processes is a plus
• Strong command of installation drawings, specification packages, field coordination, and documentation quality control
• Advanced expertise in systems furniture, product specifications, ancillary solutions, finish selections, and manufacturer resources
• Demonstrated ability to guide client-centered design solutions while balancing quality, budget, schedule, constructability, and service expectations
• Excellent organization, judgment, communication, and problem-solving skills across multiple complex projects
• Works with significant autonomy and acts as a senior technical and process resource for project teams and junior designers

Key Behaviors to succeed in the role

All Employees: Collaborates | Accountable | Innovative | Customer Focused | Self Development | Courage

About dancker

At dancker we partner with clients to co-create spaces that maximize the flow between people and ideas to unleash creative, productive, human potential.

Established in 1829, our origin is founded upon the quality of proud hand-made craftsmanship. For nearly 200 years, dancker has evolved our products, services, and expertise to meet the changing needs of work and the workplace. We conduct business nationally from our experience centers and logistical facilities located through the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. We understand why, how, and where people do their best work.

Today, we’re helping clients rethink their spaces in order to create new inspiring destinations. Together, we’re co-creating inviting spaces that support multiple work modes, engage people, provide ample privacy, and unite the collaborative efforts of employees through a range of unique settings.

As a leading interior solutions provider, we seamlessly integrate architectural, furniture, technology, and logistical solutions for leading organizations across corporate, government, education, and healthcare markets. dancker represents over 300 commercial interiors manufacturers, suppliers, and unique craftsman.

As an employer, we are proud of our environment that enables our people to be successful personally and professionally, our foundational believe that talent can develop and grow and our culture that celebrates our brilliant minds that bring the best and brightest ideas to life.

Salary Range: $70,000–$85,000, based on skills, capabilities, and experience.