Senior Interior Designer, Commerical Interiors

Office Essentials

Missouri

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus program

Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Professional development and product training

Job summary

A leading office solutions provider is seeking a Senior Interior Designer who will own the design process from inception to completion. This role requires 5-10 years of dealership design experience and proficiency in AutoCAD and CET. Responsibilities include leading projects, developing design concepts, and collaborating with sales teams. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a strategic mindset. The position offers a competitive salary, healthcare benefits, 401(k) match, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architectural Design, or related field.
5–10 years of dealership furniture design experience required.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, CET (preferred), and Microsoft Office.
Strong knowledge of contract furniture manufacturers.
Excellent communication, presentation, and client‑facing skills.
Excellent communication, presentation, and client‑facing skills
Strategic mindset with the ability to connect design solutions to customer business goals
Highly detailed, organized, and process oriented

Responsibilities

Lead projects from initial client consultation through design concept.
Participate in strategic account planning.
Conduct site verifications and gather field measurements.
Develop design concepts and furniture specifications.
Create and deliver compelling client presentations.
Create and deliver compelling client presentations, both visually (boards, drawings, digital renderings) and verbally
Execute CET and/or AutoCAD drawings, specifications, color/finish schedules, and installation documentation
Partner with sales, project management, and installers to ensure a smooth project handoff and execution
Stay current on product knowledge, workplace trends, and design strategies to bring fresh insights to clients
Serve as a trusted advisor and 'face of OE' in design conversations, strengthening relationships through expertise and creativity
Occasional travel for tradeshows or branch visits (minimal overnight)

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

CET

CAP Studio

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Senior Interior Designer, Commercial Interiors

Office Essentials is an independently operated company under the Office Depot umbrella, headquartered in St. Louis, MO. As a "Hall of Fame Winner" for Best Place to Work, we know that happy employees mean happy customers. Our culture is fun, high‑performing, and rooted in collaboration, creativity, and growth.

Our Business Interiors Division partners with leading manufacturers to deliver innovative workplace solutions that span private offices, open workspaces, learning environments, hospitality, and more. We combine strategy, design, and service to help organizations reimagine how work gets done.

Position Purpose

We are seeking an accomplished Sr. Furniture Designer to join our dynamic team. This is a senior‑level role that owns the design process from inception through quoting — including strategic planning, client consultation, space planning, specification, and presentation.

The ideal candidate thrives on both the creative and consultative aspects of design. You’ll collaborate closely with sales and project management to align design concepts with customer goals, budget, and strategy. You’ll also have opportunities to contribute to strategic account planning and influence how our clients think about workplace design.

This role requires 5–10 years of dealership design experience, strong presentation skills, and the ability to balance detail with big‑picture thinking.

Key Responsibilities

Lead projects from initial client consultation through design concept, specification, and final quote.
Participate in strategic account planning, offering product and design solutions that align with customer goals.
Conduct site verifications, gather field measurements, and inventory existing furniture.
Develop design concepts, space plans, and furniture specifications that support customer needs, brand, and budget.
Assist with scope clarification, budget development, establishing project timeline expectations, project phasing.
Create and deliver compelling client presentations, both visually (boards, drawings, digital renderings) and verbally.
Execute CET and/or AutoCAD drawings, specifications, color/finish schedules, and installation documentation.
Partner with sales, project management, and installers to ensure a smooth project handoff and execution.
Stay current on product knowledge, workplace trends, and design strategies to bring fresh insights to clients.
Serve as a trusted advisor and "face of OE" in design conversations, strengthening relationships through expertise and creativity.
Occasional travel for tradeshows or branch visits (minimal overnight).

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architectural Design, or related field.
5–10 years of dealership furniture design experience required.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, CET (preferred), and Microsoft Office; experience with Spec, CAP Studio, or Adobe Creative Suite a plus.
Strong knowledge of contract furniture manufacturers (HON, Kimball, Global, and others).
Demonstrated ability to lead projects independently and balance multiple deadlines.
Excellent communication, presentation, and client‑facing skills.
Strategic mindset with the ability to connect design solutions to customer business goals.
Highly detailed, organized, and process oriented.

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