Commercial Interior Designer
Confidential Client
Oak Brook, Illinois, USA
Description
Commercial Interior Designer
Location: Oak Brook, Illinois, USA
Employment Type: Direct Hire — Permanent
Work Arrangement: Hybrid — 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
Compensation: Competitive + Benefits
Industry: Commercial Furniture & Workplace Design
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and creative Commercial Interior Designer to join a leading workplace design and commercial furniture organization.
This position combines interior design, workplace planning, furniture specification, client collaboration, and project management.
The ideal candidate is a self-directed professional who can manage multiple design projects, develop innovative workplace solutions, and collaborate with sales teams and clients to deliver high-quality commercial environments.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Interior Design & Space Planning
- Develop creative design concepts and space plans that meet client requirements.
- Prepare detailed furniture layouts, 3D visualizations, elevations, and design presentations.
- Create designs that comply with applicable building codes, life safety requirements, and ADA standards.
- Select suitable materials, finishes, color schemes, and furniture products.
Project Coordination & Client Relations
- Lead client presentations, showroom tours, and design discussions.
- Collaborate with sales representatives and clients to define project scope, schedules, and budgets.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and deadlines.
- Review requests for proposals (RFPs) and bid specifications.
- Recommend value engineering alternatives and cost-effective design solutions.
Technical Design & Documentation
- Produce accurate plans using AutoCAD and/or Configura CET.
- Develop detailed furniture specifications using Configura software.
- Conduct site visits and collect accurate field measurements when necessary.
- Prepare installation plans and furniture inventories.
- Maintain organized project documentation and technical specifications.
Professional Expertise
- Develop strong product knowledge in commercial furniture systems.
- Stay informed about workplace design trends, materials, and technical solutions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical and visually compelling projects.
Work Arrangement
This position is based in Oak Brook, Illinois.
The hybrid schedule includes:
- Three days onsite per week.
- Two days working remotely.
- Wednesday is an established onsite anchor day.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive + Benefits
The opportunity offers:
- Competitive compensation.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- 401(k) matching program.
- Career development opportunities.
- Hybrid work schedule.
- Collaborative and supportive professional environment.
- Additional workplace benefits and employee activities.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit an updated CV through M&M Elite Talent's confidential recruitment platform.
Applications will be evaluated based on professional qualifications, commercial interior design experience, technical proficiency, and suitability for the required hybrid schedule.
Requirements
- Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Interior Design.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience.
- Registration as an Interior Designer in the State of Illinois, or eligibility to obtain such registration.
- NCIDQ certification or active progress toward obtaining NCIDQ certification.
- Professional experience in the commercial contract furniture industry.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Configura CET.
- Strong commercial space planning and furniture specification skills.
- Ability to prepare technical drawings, layouts, 3D presentations, and accurate project documentation.
- Understanding of applicable building codes, life safety requirements, and ADA standards.
- Experience coordinating multiple projects and collaborating with clients and sales teams.
- Availability to work onsite in Oak Brook, Illinois, three days per week, including Wednesdays.
- Preferred Professional Skills
- Experience developing commercial workplace design concepts.
- Knowledge of commercial furniture systems, materials, and finishes.
- Experience with value engineering and project budgeting.
- Strong presentation, communication, and client relationship skills.
- Excellent organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.