Interior Designer

Engelsma Homes•Grand Rapids, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Engelsma Homes is seeking an experienced Interior Designer to join their driven, hardworking, and talented team. This client-facing design professional will be responsible for executing selections, maintaining project documentation, and developing their own design vision within assigned projects. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service and top-notch organizational skills to ensure designs are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. The role reports to the Director of Design and will play a key role in specifying material and product components needed for installation, ensuring selections align with both client expectations and construction requirements.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of residential design processes.
Education in Interior Design.
3 years of executing client selections and working with residential construction projects.
Strong customer service skills.
Top-notch organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Identify and develop your own design vision within project scope.
Communicate with clients to hear needs, educate on options, and propose solutions that meet functional and aesthetic goals.
Execute client-facing selections for plumbing, lighting, flooring, paint, tile, hardware, doors, and exterior materials.
Track client budgets, allowances, and communicate changes under Lead guidance.
Support project execution onsite to ensure selections are implemented accurately.
Review assistant work as needed or applicable based on individual assignments for doors, hardware, finish schedules, and design board updates.
Maintain job samples, sample rooms, and presentation resources; keep selections tidy, properly labeled, and remove outdated samples.
Ensure project documentation is up-to-date and consistent.
Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and incorporate new ideas into departmental standards and workflows.