Senior Interior Designer

Socket.dev; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible PTO

Retirement Plans

Profit Sharing

Office Parking

EAP

Parental Leave

Family Medical Leave

Career Development

Job summary

Elements, through its Slate studio, seeks a Senior Designer to lead the development of thoughtful, functional, and visually compelling commercial furniture environments. You will guide projects from concept through completion, collaborating with clients, sales, and cross-functional teams to ensure design intent aligns with budgets and timelines.

The role requires 7+ years of experience in commercial interiors, hands-on expertise with CET Designer, AutoCAD, and SketchUp, and ability to mentor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field; certifications are a plus.
• 7+ years of professional design experience, ideally in commercial interiors, contract furniture, or construction-related projects.
• Experience specifying commercial furniture systems, preferably with Steelcase or other leading manufacturers.
• Proficiency with CET Designer (Configura), AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office Suite to support project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of thoughtful, functional, and visually compelling commercial furniture environments.
• Guide projects from concept through completion, partnering with clients, sales, and cross-functional teams.
• Develop space plans and lead detailed furniture specification.
• Produce accurate installation documentation across project types.
• Mentor junior designers and uphold design quality and collaboration.
• Stay current on products, materials, and industry trends.

Skills

CET Designer

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Office Suite

Design Leadership

Client Presentations

Project Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

Configura CET Designer

AutoCAD Tools

SketchUp Pro

Job description

Description

About us:

We are inspired Placemakers who enhance the built environment with a focus on brand and culture. Across multiple studios, Elements provides a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for the interior built environment. We combine our interiors expertise with construction capability and the collaborative, cross-functional process of human-centered design. This holistic approach to the built environment creates a seamless experience and exceptional results for our clients.

This position is with our studio, Slate: A premier commercial Steelcase furniture dealer. We are a dynamic, high-performing team that thrives in a collaborative environment, committed to crafting inviting and memorable spaces that reflect our clients' visions and foster long-term customer loyalty. We celebrate creativity and innovation, ensuring that every project not only meets but exceeds expectations.

Elements Core Values:

we before me | stay curious | know your impact | bring it | own your craft | enjoy the ride

About the role:

As a Senior Designer in our Slate studio, you will lead the development of thoughtful, functional, and visually compelling commercial furniture environments that align with client goals, manufacturer standards, and user experience. This is a strategic, client-facing role where you will guide projects from concept through completion, partnering closely with clients, sales, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes that meet budget and timeline expectations. You will combine creative direction with technical expertise, developing space plans and leading detailed furniture specification while producing accurate installation documentation across a variety of project types. As a senior member of the design team, you will also mentor junior designers and help uphold a high standard of design quality, specification accuracy, and collaboration across projects.

This position is open in both our Denver and Fort Collins office locations.

What you’ll do:

• Partner with clients, account executives, and internal teams to understand project goals, spatial requirements, and brand standards.
• Develop creative and efficient space plans using CET Designer (Configura), AutoCAD, and manufacturer planning tools.
• Lead detailed furniture specification, including systems, ancillary products, finishes, and materials, ensuring alignment with design intent, budgets, and manufacturer standards.
• Select and source materials, finishes, furnishings, and product solutions that support project goals and user experience.
• Prepare and maintain accurate design documentation, including drawings, specifications, renderings, and installation packages.
• Coordinate with vendors, manufacturers, architects, contractors, and internal teams to gather samples, pricing, technical information, and ensure design feasibility and compliance with codes, ADA, and ergonomic standards.
• Present design concepts and solutions to clients and stakeholders, incorporating feedback to refine project outcomes.
• Mentor junior designers by providing guidance, feedback, and professional development support.
• Stay current on products, materials, and industry trends to strengthen design solutions and studio capabilities.

Requirements

Who you are:

• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field (or have equivalent practical experience); certifications are a plus.
• You bring 7+ years of professional design experience, ideally in commercial interiors, contract furniture, or construction-related projects.
• You have demonstrated experience specifying commercial furniture systems, preferably with Steelcase or other industry-leading manufacturers.
• You are highly skilled with design and visualization software, including CET Designer (Configura), AutoCAD, SketchUp, and are proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) to support project coordination.
• You produce high-quality design deliverables including space plans, 3D renderings, specifications, and installation documentation with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• You have deep knowledge of furniture systems, interior design principles, materials, finishes, and emerging industry trends, applying creativity and design-thinking to solve complex challenges.
• You are a natural leader and mentor, providing guidance and professional development to junior designers while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
• You work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple complex projects, timelines, and budgets with organization, adaptability, and precision.
• You communicate design ideas clearly and confidently, presenting concepts effectively to clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.

Work Environment:

While we support a flexible work environment, this role is based in either Denver, CO or Fort Collins, CO and requires regular in-office presence. Ideal candidates will enjoy and thrive in a primarily in-person, collaborative team environment. In-office presence is required within the first 90 days of employment.

Regular local travel throughout Colorado is expected for client meetings and project support, along with occasional domestic travel for manufacturer events, customer meetings, and industry conferences.

Compensation:

$65,000 - $85,000 per year

Our Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Profit Sharing
• Office Parking
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Career Development and Advancement: We offer ongoing training, mentoring, and clear, defined paths for promotion to support your long-term career growth with us.

EEO Statement

Workplace Elements provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.