Interior Designer

Cypress Homes • Appleton, WI

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Cypress Homes, Inc. is seeking an Interior Designer to join their team in Appleton, WI. This on-site position involves local project-site travel and focuses on guiding homeowners through the selection process, coordinating materials and design details, and collaborating with various internal and external teams. The role is ideal for a creative and highly organized designer who excels in both conceptualizing and executing beautiful, functional spaces within the residential construction industry.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of color, texture, finishes, materials, and spatial-design principles, with confidence applying these principles when working with clients.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple clients, projects, deadlines, orders, and changing priorities.
• Confident communicator who can work effectively with homeowners, salespeople, Project Managers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Basic proficiency with Adobe programs, Publisher, image-editing tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience preparing selections, material orders, cost information, or change orders is strongly preferred.
• Formal education in Interior Design required; associate degree or higher preferred.
• 4 to 7 years of residential interior design experience preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant residential-design experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• This position is focused specifically on interior design expertise, including client selections, material sourcing, finishes, design execution, model design, and project timelines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the sales team to understand each client's timetable, preferences, budget, key needs, and potential obstacles.
• Establish high-level design objectives involving interior style, color, finishes, materials, and budget parameters.
• Create selection schedules, coordinate client meetings, and keep homeowners on track with decisions and deadlines.
• Guide clients by presenting thoughtful design options that complement their preferences and the overall home.
• Attend pre-construction meetings, review contract details, and clearly communicate next steps.
• Prepare, obtain authorization for, and communicate change orders to clients and internal and external project partners.
• Stay informed about upcoming builds, active projects, and construction schedules.
• Coordinate material selections, quotes, samples, orders, deliveries, and installation timelines.
• Monitor quote-expiration dates and verify schedules with Project Managers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Place accurate material orders and follow through to ensure timely delivery.
• Inspect in-house material deliveries for damage and prepare packages for job-site delivery.
• Prepare and update cost breakdowns, material options, and change-order details.
• Prepare subcontractor frame packs and project site binders accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate final selections and project information in project management software.
• Help develop compelling interior and exterior concepts for model homes.
• Contribute to new home-plan concepts, plan revisions, and budget discussions.
• Stage and de-stage model homes in coordination with marketing and construction teams.
• Maintain an organized, attractive, and functional design center.
• Participate in production meetings and contribute to scheduling and workload planning.
• Support process improvements and stronger collaboration across departments.
• Communicate consistently with clients, internal teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and other external partners.
• Help ensure a smooth building process by taking ownership of design details and following through on commitments.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Company-paid life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and AD&D insurance
• Long-term stability with opportunities for professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree