Designer | Commercial Interiors & Contract Furniture | $71K–$80K
Purple Cow Recruiting•Oak Brook, IL
•$71,000 - $80,000•Hybrid
About The Position
Heartline Staffing is recruiting an experienced Designer for a hybrid role in Oak Brook, Illinois, with a company specializing in innovative workplace environments. The role combines commercial interior design, space planning, furniture specification, and client collaboration. The Designer manages multiple projects from concept through installation, partnering with sales teams and clients to create practical, creative solutions that meet project requirements, budgets, and timelines. Client meetings, showroom tours, and site visits are required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Interior Design.
- Experience in the commercial contract furniture industry.
- Registration as an interior designer in Illinois or ability to become registered.
- NCIDQ certification or actively working toward certification.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Configura for furniture plans and drawings.
- Experience generating accurate furniture specifications using Configura programs.
- Experience in commercial space planning, furniture selection, and material and finish specification.
- Knowledge of building codes, life safety codes, and ADA requirements.
- Ability to manage multiple design projects independently.
- Strong client presentation and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work from the Oak Brook, Illinois location.
Nice To Haves
- 5+ years of relevant commercial design experience.
- Experience with value engineering and furniture alternatives.
- Experience leading client showroom tours and design presentations.
- Experience reviewing RFPs and bid specifications.
Responsibilities
- Lead commercial interior design and contract furniture projects.
- Develop space plans, furniture layouts, renderings, and presentations.
- Create accurate furniture plans and specifications using AutoCAD and Configura (CET).
- Select furniture, materials, finishes, and color schemes.
- Collaborate with sales teams and clients on project scope, budgets, and timelines.
- Present design concepts and lead client meetings and showroom tours.
- Review RFPs, bid specifications, and project requirements.
- Recommend value-engineering options and alternative design solutions.
- Ensure designs comply with building codes, life safety requirements, and ADA standards.
- Conduct site visits, verify field dimensions, and prepare base drawings.
- Prepare furniture inventories and installation plans.
- Manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and deadlines.
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule and summer hours.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Annual volunteer day.
- Complimentary snacks, breakfasts, and lunches.
- Dog-friendly workplace.
- Employee and family events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
