Residential Interior Designer: Concept to Installation

Design Phase; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Phase in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an experienced Interior Designer to lead residential projects from initial client meetings through installation. You’ll work with our design team on new construction, renovations, and furnishings across West Michigan.

The role emphasizes space planning, construction drawings, 3D renderings, and coordination with builders, architects, and vendors. Strong CAD skills and NCIDQ awareness are valued, with a collaborative, detail-oriented mindset required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional interior design experience preferred, particularly residential design.
• Degree in Interior Design or a related field preferred.
• Strong residential space-planning and design skills.
• Experience creating detailed construction drawings and interior elevations.
• Proficiency in Chief Architect preferred; strong CAD skills are important
• Experience with 3D modeling and photorealistic rendering.
• Understanding of residential construction, cabinetry, lighting, plumbing, tile, and finish detailing.
• Strong eye for scale, proportion, color, materials, furnishings, and styling.
• Ability to take a project from concept through construction and installation.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients, builders, contractors, and vendors.
• Ability to manage several projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through.
• Self-motivated and collaborative.
• NCIDQ certification is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop thoughtful, functional interior design concepts for residential projects
• Meet with clients to understand their lifestyle, needs, aesthetic, and budget
• Develop space plans and furniture layouts
• Create detailed construction drawings, including floor plans, elevations, cabinetry drawings, lighting/electrical plans, reflected ceiling plans, and tile layouts
• Produce 3D renderings to help clients visualize their spaces
• Select cabinetry, countertops, flooring, tile, plumbing, lighting, hardware, paint, and other finishes
• Source furniture, rugs, fabrics, window treatments, artwork, and accessories
• Prepare client presentations, finish schedules, specifications, and project documentation
• Participate in client meetings, showroom appointments, shopping trips, and site visits
• Coordinate with builders, architects, cabinet companies, contractors, installers, vendors, and trade partners
• Collaborate with our procurement team on quoting, ordering, tracking, receiving, and delivery
• Assist with furniture and accessory installations and final styling
• Manage multiple projects, deadlines, and client communications
• Maintain accurate project documentation and follow through on details from concept through completion
• Contribute to the showroom and participate in Design Phase events and industry activities

Skills

Residential space-planning

3D modeling

Time management

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field

Tools

Chief Architect

CAD

Job description

Design Phase in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an experienced Interior Designer to lead residential projects from initial client meetings through installation. You’ll work with our design team on new construction, renovations, and furnishings across West Michigan.

The role emphasizes space planning, construction drawings, 3D renderings, and coordination with builders, architects, and vendors. Strong CAD skills and NCIDQ awareness are valued, with a collaborative, detail-oriented mindset required.