Lead Commercial Interior Designer & Client Mentor

Rieke Interiors; Carpentersville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship opportunities

Competitive compensation

Creative work environment

Job summary

Rieke Interiors seeks a senior Interior Designer to lead commercial projects and mentor junior staff. You will present and sell design concepts, build strong client rapport, and guide projects from concept to installation.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years’ experience, strong CAD/Adobe skills, and the ability to manage budgets and timelines while collaborating with architects and contractors to realize client visions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in interior design from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in interior design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior designers on interior projects.
• Collaborate with clients to translate vision into design concepts.
• Develop, present and sell design concepts and product selections.
• Manage multiple projects, timelines and budgets to ensure delivery.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors and suppliers to execute designs.

Skills

Client relations

Presentation skills

Time management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in interior design

NCIDQ certification (plus)

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

Rieke Interiors seeks a senior Interior Designer to lead commercial projects and mentor junior staff. You will present and sell design concepts, build strong client rapport, and guide projects from concept to installation.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years’ experience, strong CAD/Adobe skills, and the ability to manage budgets and timelines while collaborating with architects and contractors to realize client visions.