About the role
Senior Interior Designer – Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo, Michigan
DISHER is excited to partner with a collaborative design studio on an Interior Designer based out of either their Kalamazoo or Grand Rapids studio. This studio integrates architecture, interior design, and experiential branding from the inception of every project, in order to design experiences and places that foster happiness, health, and connection, helping people live their everyday lives more fully. As a Senior Interior Designer, you will be a project leader that can successfully manage and deliver a variety of project types and sizes, through all phases of design; from concept development to implementation. You will be working collaboratively with our team of Project Managers, Architects, Designers within the studio on client projects as well as internal projects to contribute to the growth & advancement of the organization.
What It's Like to Work Here
You’ll join a passionate community of designers, thinkers, and doers who believe one size never fits all. Here, every team member’s unique value is celebrated, and every voice is heard. The studio thrives on optimism, hospitality, and creative exploration, supporting each other to grow as professionals and as people. This is your opportunity to be part of a culture that values continuous learning, building strong partnerships, and the power of design to make a real difference, where you can shape not just projects, but the future of the studio itself.
What you will get to do
- Collaborate on & oversee the design process & implementation from small to large interior design projects with tasks ranging from concept through completion, ensuring adherence to design guidelines, timelines, budgets, deliverables, and client expectations
- Project management & project utilization
- Lead & participate in client meetings & presentations
- Responsible for all project deliverables & maintaining project/design schedule.
- Oversee & Manage technical aspects of a project, collaborating with design cohorts and grow the team in practical yet elegant execution of the design.
- Prepare design documentation: 3d modeling, plans, finish plans, specifications
- Collaborate with team and firm Principles on Interior Design implementation strategies
- Enhance the quality of Intersect Design through strong technical support
- FF&E budgeting, selection, sourcing and managing procurement (direct source & dealer coordinating)
- Help to develop standards and drive efficiency into firm practices and procedures.
- Research, follow & share industry changes, evolutions and best practices.
- Support and advance the mission of the firm. Foster a happy, healthy and connected team culture of collaboration and positively impact the firm. You are joining a group of people who are highly dedicated to each other. We are excited to help you identify ways to use your talents for the betterment of all.
What will make you successful
- Bachelor Degree or higher in Interior Design (CIDA accredited)
- 5+ years professional commercial design experience preferably with a focus on workplace/hospitality design/higher-education/multifamily
- Experience leading all phases of the design process
- Experience in interior design documentation & organization
- Advanced knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications
- Strong verbal and written communication and collaboration skills
- Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas
- Proficiency with design software such as SketchUp, ArchiCAD or Revit and visualization tools including Adobe Creative Suite or similar programs.
- Proactive, Positive, can-do attitude, committed to growth & learning.