Project Designer

The Ohio Desk Company; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Desk seeks a Project Designer to lead interior design projects from concept through installation, collaborating with clients, sales, architects, and installation teams to deliver functional and inspiring spaces.

The role requires 3–5 years of commercial interior design experience, strong CAD skills (AutoCAD/CET), and a collaborative, detail‑driven approach to designing workplaces, healthcare, and educational environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design from a CIDA-accredited program.
• 3–5 years of commercial interior design experience including space planning, furniture specification, and project coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and design software such as CET and AutoCAD.
• Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design workplace, healthcare, and educational environments that align with client goals and user experience.
• Develop space plans, furniture layouts, specifications, renderings, and installation drawings.
• Specify products and ensure accuracy of design intent.
• Read architectural drawings and coordinate with clients, contractors, and teams.
• Develop budgets, schedules, and project documentation for client review.

Skills

AutoCAD

CET

Microsoft Office

Communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Creative problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in interior design (CIDA-accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD

CET

Microsoft Office

Job description

Design Workplaces That Inspire

Ohio Desk is seeking a talented Project Designer to create functional, inspiring environments where people work, collaborate, heal, and learn. In this role, you will lead interior design projects from concept through installation while partnering with clients, sales professionals, architects, project managers, and installation teams to deliver exceptional spaces and experiences.

What You’ll Do

• Design workplace, healthcare, and educational environments that support client goals, culture, functionality, and user experience.
• Develop space plans, furniture layouts, specifications, renderings, presentations, finish selections, and installation drawings.
• Specify Steelcase products and partner solutions while ensuring accuracy, functionality, and design intent.
• Reconfigure existing customer workstations and panel systems and develop accurate bills of material for proposed solutions.
• Conduct field measurements, site assessments, and product inventories to support accurate planning and project execution.
• Read and interpret architectural drawings while coordinating with clients, contractors, project managers, and project partners.
• Develop furniture budgets, finish schedules, tagged drawings, quotations, and project documentation for customer review and approval.
• Utilize CET, AutoCAD and other technology platforms to create and communicate design solutions.
• Support audiovisual, sound masking, architectural wall, modular electrical, and workplace technology solutions through accurate planning and documentation.
• Participate in the bid process by developing cost-effective solutions, compelling visualizations, and timely, accurate quotations.
• Follow established design protocols, quality standards, project budgets, time-tracking requirements, and field verification processes.
• Perform peer reviews and quality checks to ensure the accuracy of specifications, drawings, and quotations before project release.
• Visit customer sites and installations to support project success, troubleshoot issues, and verify design execution when possible.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, project management, order entry, and installation teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain current knowledge of design trends, products, building codes, workplace technology, and industry best practices.

Why Ohio Desk?

At Ohio Desk, you’ll work on meaningful projects that influence how people work, heal, learn, and connect. You’ll collaborate with an experienced team, industry‑leading partners, and innovative clients throughout the project lifecycle. Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to see your ideas come to life, from concept through installation.

Work Environment

This is a full‑time, office‑based position with regular onsite attendance, collaboration, and occasional travel to customer locations. At Ohio Desk, we value the learning, mentorship, creativity, and teamwork that comes from working together in person. The initial training and onboarding period is primarily office‑based, providing a foundation for long‑term success, professional growth, and meaningful team connections.

As employees build confidence in the role, consistently meet performance expectations, and demonstrate proficiency in their responsibilities, additional workplace flexibility may be available.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to travel to customer locations and project sites, move throughout office and construction environments, and occasionally lift or carry materials, product samples, and other project‑related items as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design from a CIDA‑accredited program.
• 3-5 years of commercial interior design experience required, including space planning, furniture specification, and project coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and design software such as CET and AutoCAD.
• Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Creative problem‑solving abilities.
• A professional, customer‑focused, and collaborative approach.
• A desire to learn, collaborate, and contribute to a team‑oriented culture.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to regional customer locations.

Ready to Design Your Next Career Move?

If you’re a detail‑oriented designer who enjoys solving problems, creating exceptional spaces, and delivering an outstanding client experience, we’d love to hear from you.

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