Residential Interior Designer – Design‑Build Specialist

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) with profit-sharing eligibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Patrick A. Finn Ltd. in Palatine, IL, seeks a Residential Designer/Interior Designer to lead homeowners through the design and pre-construction process, ensuring plans and selections align with project scope and budget.

You’ll collaborate closely with the production team, guide client decisions on cabinetry and finishes, and coordinate with estimators and trades to deliver accurate, build-ready proposals.

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.

Responsibilities

• Meet with homeowners to understand goals, lifestyle, budget, and vision for remodeling projects.
• Develop design solutions for kitchens, bathrooms, additions, and whole-home remodels.
• Prepare drawings, documents, and bid packages for estimating, partners, and permitting.
• Guide cabinetry, finish, and material selections aligned with project vision and budget.
• Maintain project information and documentation in the company project management software.
• Collaborate with estimators, project managers, vendors, and trade partners.

Skills

Residential design

Client communication

Time management

Budgeting

Multitasking

Education

Degree in Residential Design/Interior Design/Architecture

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CoConstruct

Chief Architect

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Patrick A. Finn Ltd. in Palatine, IL, seeks a Residential Designer/Interior Designer to lead homeowners through the design and pre-construction process, ensuring plans and selections align with project scope and budget.

You’ll collaborate closely with the production team, guide client decisions on cabinetry and finishes, and coordinate with estimators and trades to deliver accurate, build-ready proposals.