Residential Interior Designer – Model Homes & Client Focus

Cypress Homes; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Cypress Homes, Inc. in Appleton, WI is seeking an Interior Designer to translate client preferences into beautiful, functional spaces on-site with local project-site travel.

You will guide homeowners through selections, coordinate materials, and partner with sales, construction, marketing, suppliers, and trades to deliver cohesive designs. Ideal candidates have 4–7 years of residential interior design experience, formal Interior Design education, and strong organizational and communication

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of color, texture, finishes, materials, and spatial-design principles.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple clients, projects, deadlines, orders, and changing priorities.
• Formal education in Interior Design required; associate degree or higher preferred.
• 4 to 7 years of residential interior design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales to understand client timetable, preferences, budget, key needs, and potential obstacles
• Establish high-level design objectives involving interior style, color, finishes, materials, and budget parameters
• Create selection schedules, coordinate client meetings, and keep homeowners on track with decisions and deadlines
• Guide clients by presenting thoughtful design options that complement their preferences and the overall home
• Attend pre-construction meetings, review contract details, and clearly communicate next steps
• Prepare, obtain authorization for, and communicate change orders to clients and internal and external project partners
• Stay informed about upcoming builds, active projects, and construction schedules
• Coordinate material selections, quotes, samples, orders, deliveries, and installation timelines
• Monitor quote-expiration dates and verify schedules with Project Managers, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Place accurate material orders and follow through to ensure timely delivery
• Inspect in-house material deliveries for damage and prepare packages for job-site delivery
• Prepare and update cost breakdowns, material options, and change-order details
• Prepare subcontractor frame packs and project site binders accurately and on time
• Maintain accurate final selections and project information in project management software
• Help develop compelling interior and exterior concepts for model homes
• Contribute to new home-plan concepts, plan revisions, and budget discussions
• Stage and de-stage model homes in coordination with marketing and construction teams
• Maintain an organized, attractive, and functional design center
• Participate in production meetings and contribute to scheduling and workload planning
• Support process improvements and stronger collaboration across departments
• Communicate consistently with clients, internal teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and other external partners
• Help ensure a smooth building process by taking ownership of design details and following through on commitments

Skills

Color theory

Organizational skills

Communication

Project coordination

Residential interior design

Education

Formal education in Interior Design

Associate degree or higher preferred

Tools

Adobe programs

Publisher

Image editing tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cypress Homes, Inc. in Appleton, WI is seeking an Interior Designer to translate client preferences into beautiful, functional spaces on-site with local project-site travel.

You will guide homeowners through selections, coordinate materials, and partner with sales, construction, marketing, suppliers, and trades to deliver cohesive designs. Ideal candidates have 4–7 years of residential interior design experience, formal Interior Design education, and strong organizational and communication