Senior Designer

Workplace Resource • Denver, CO

95d • $70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

A Senior Designer partners with the sales team to offer creative expertise in space and product solutions that support a customer's business needs. A Senior Designer is able to work on projects of any complexity. They have applicable knowledge of Herman Miller/ Knoll products, good knowledge of ancillary product selection and specification, and understand interior design theory in order to best support customer vision.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Have a minimum of 8 years of dealer design experience (required).
• Demonstrate proficiency in AutoCAD and CET; strong working knowledge of CAP.
• Possess functional knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, Outlook, and IQ.
• Be highly skilled in design problem-solving, technical accuracy, and creative solutioning.
• Bring in-depth knowledge of product lines and ancillary vendors, with the ability to push boundaries of standard product applications.
• Clearly articulate solutions to meet client needs while presenting innovative, budget-conscious design options.
• Successfully collaborate with A+D professionals, contractors, and vendors to deliver complete, coordinated projects.
• Effectively manage workloads, competing priorities, and urgent deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Exhibit strong time management skills, balancing planning, execution, and creative problem-solving.
• Communicate confidently and consultatively with clients and project partners; adapt communication styles to different audiences.
• Lead and mentor teammates, helping guide goals and project success.
• Demonstrate detail orientation and consistently deliver high-quality, accurate work.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient level of technical credibility and professional excellence, having depth of judgment, knowledge, and technical skill critical for the position.
• Knowledge of many of the furniture lines and ancillary vendors. Willing to push the boundaries of standard product application.
• Clearly articulating what can be done to meet client needs, offering innovative/creative solutions to problems, and explaining rationale for decisions/outcomes.
• Required to collaborate with professionals in the A+D industry to help coordinate and deliver a project or product successfully.
• Workload management, effectively handling competing priorities and urgent situations, making sound decisions within short timeframes, and taking appropriate action.
• Time management, allocating time to planning, thinking, and mapping out tasks to meet the desired results.
• Proactively identifying potential problems and offering creative solutions and alternatives. Evaluating alternative courses of action, implementing solutions, and measuring results.
• Being an effective communicator by keeping managers and coworkers informed of need-to-know items.
• Knowledgeable and confident in communicating ideas and information. Responsive to various styles and needs of individuals and groups with whom he/she is communicating. Is viewed as a consultant.
• Helping teammates identify key goals and taking effective steps to keep teammates focused on these goals.
• Demonstrates detail orientation and understands the importance of doing quality work and adhering to the standards to prevent errors.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Sales to establish client design requirements and project goals.
• Develops complete design solutions, including block/space plans, finish palettes, furniture specifications, and installation drawings.
• Ensures all design deliverables meet code compliance standards.
• Performs field measures, product inventories, programming, and ancillary product research.
• Reviews and revises design documentation to reflect client and project changes.
• Creates visual presentations and drawings for client sign-off.
• Provides exceptional client service—anticipating needs, understanding underlying business issues, and offering thoughtful, creative solutions.
• Demonstrates leadership through high performance, mentorship, and continuous improvement; reviews and double-checks team deliverables.
• Effectively presents design concepts, communicates clearly, and builds trust with clients, A+D partners, and internal teams—positioning themselves as a consultant rather than a specifier.
• Identifies and resolves project challenges proactively, collaborating with stakeholders to develop effective solutions.
• Manages multiple priorities and consistently meets project deadlines while maintaining design and financial goals.
• Oversees and balances a workload of $5M–$8M in projects, depending on complexity.
• Creates accurate specifications using CAP/AutoCAD/CET.
• Coordinates with vendors for product information, pricing, and custom requirements, including COMs, tagging, and breakout specifications.
• Leads live design sessions with clients, guiding the process with confidence and creativity.
• Applies deep knowledge of Herman Miller/Knoll systems and seating, while also leveraging a broad understanding of ancillary manufacturers and fabric vendors to deliver innovative solutions.
• Guides workflow organization, project scheduling, and time quoting for design services; clearly communicates impacts of scope changes on schedule and cost.
• Consistently adheres to documentation standards, file management protocols, and project recordkeeping.

Benefits

• Full Time position
• Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees