Residential Interior Designer — Create Timeless, Client‑Focused Homes

Patrick A. Finn; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Six paid holidays

401(k) plan

Professional development

Family-oriented culture

Job summary

Patrick A. Finn Ltd. in Palatine, IL is seeking a Residential Designer/Interior Designer to guide homeowners through the design and pre-construction process and collaborate with the production team to bring visions to life.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in residential design, experience with drawings and specifications, and proficiency in Chief Architect, AutoCAD, or Revit. We offer a competitive salary and strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of residential design experience within remodeling, custom homes, or design-build construction.
• Experience preparing residential construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience preparing residential construction estimates or supporting the estimating process.
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods and building systems.
• Experience coordinating cabinetry, finish selections, and product specifications.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Experience using construction or project management software such as CoConstruct or similar platforms is preferred.
• Proficiency with residential design software such as Chief Architect, AutoCAD, Revit, or similar.
• Degree in Residential Design, Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with homeowners to understand goals, lifestyle, budget, and vision for remodeling projects.
• Develop creative, practical design solutions for kitchens, bathrooms, additions, whole-home remodels, and custom residential projects.
• Prepare construction drawings, design documents, and bid packages for estimating, trade partners, and permitting.
• Guide clients through cabinetry, fixture, finish, and material selections.
• Maintain accurate project information, specifications, product selections, and documentation in PM software.
• Collaborate with estimators, project managers, vendors, and trade partners throughout design and pre-construction.
• Coordinate product procurement, cabinetry orders, and finish selections to support scheduling.
• Collaborate with estimating and operations teams to develop accurate project proposals.
• Verify estimates align with project scope, client selections, and construction plans.
• Attend project meetings and client presentations while providing design guidance during construction.
• Support production team by resolving design questions and clarifying project scope.

Skills

Residential design

Project coordination

Communication

Time management

Client collaboration

Education

Degree in Residential Design, Interior Design, Architecture, or related field

Tools

CoConstruct

Chief Architect

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Patrick A. Finn Ltd. in Palatine, IL is seeking a Residential Designer/Interior Designer to guide homeowners through the design and pre-construction process and collaborate with the production team to bring visions to life.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in residential design, experience with drawings and specifications, and proficiency in Chief Architect, AutoCAD, or Revit. We offer a competitive salary and strong growth opportunities.