Senior Interior Designer

Workplace Elements•Denver, CO

8d•$65,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Interior Designer will lead the development of thoughtful, functional, and visually compelling commercial furniture environments for healthcare spaces, aligning designs with client goals, manufacturer standards, and user experience. This strategic, client-facing role guides projects from concept through completion, collaborating with clients, sales, and cross-functional teams to deliver quality outcomes within budget and timeline expectations. The designer provides creative direction and technical expertise, develops space plans, leads detailed furniture specification, and produces accurate installation documentation for healthcare settings. The role also mentors junior designers and supports high standards of design quality, specification accuracy, and collaboration across projects. The position is with Slate, a commercial Steelcase furniture dealer studio within Elements. The role is based in Denver, Colorado, with regular in-office presence required within the first 90 days. The work environment is primarily in-person and collaborative, with regular local travel throughout Colorado and occasional domestic travel for manufacturer events, customer meetings, and industry conferences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
At least 7 years of professional design experience, ideally within commercial interiors, contract furniture, or construction-related projects.
Demonstrated experience specifying commercial furniture systems, preferably with Steelcase or other industry-leading manufacturers.
Strong proficiency with CET Designer (Configura), AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Track record of producing high-quality space plans, 3D renderings, specifications, and installation documentation, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Deep knowledge of furniture systems, interior design principles, materials, finishes, and emerging industry trends, as well as creativity and design-thinking skills to solve complex challenges.
Leadership and mentorship abilities, including experience guiding junior designers and supporting their professional development.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple complex projects, timelines, and budgets with organization, adaptability, and precision.
Strong communication and presentation skills to convey design ideas to clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
Include a portfolio of relevant interior design projects with the application.
Ability to work in a primarily in-person, collaborative environment with regular in-office presence in Denver; in-office presence is required within the first 90 days of employment.
Availability for regular local travel throughout Colorado and occasional domestic travel.

Nice To Haves

Certifications are a plus.
Experience designing healthcare spaces is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with clients, account executives, and internal teams to understand project goals, spatial requirements, and brand standards.
Develop creative and efficient space plans using CET Designer (Configura), AutoCAD, and manufacturer planning tools.
Lead detailed furniture specification, including systems, ancillary products, finishes, and materials, ensuring alignment with design intent, budgets, and manufacturer standards.
Select and source materials, finishes, furnishings, and product solutions that support project goals and user experience.
Prepare and maintain accurate design documentation, including drawings, specifications, renderings, and installation packages.
Coordinate with vendors, manufacturers, architects, contractors, and internal teams to gather samples, pricing, and technical information, and to ensure design feasibility and compliance with codes, ADA, and ergonomic standards.
Present design concepts and solutions to clients and stakeholders, incorporating feedback to refine project outcomes.
Mentor junior designers by providing guidance, feedback, and professional development support.
Stay current on products, materials, and industry trends to strengthen design solutions and studio capabilities.