Interior Designer

CNC Home & Design is seeking a qualified and experienced Interior Designer to support the CEO/Principal in a part-time contract position. This role leads design projects from initial launch through completion, and is responsible for management and coordination throughout the duration of the projects, while ensuring compliance with project timelines and budgets. The Interior Designer is responsible for executing project deliverables while exceeding client expectations and providing an exceptional client experience.

At CNC Home & Design, you’ll work with busy professional families to create thoughtfully designed, highly functional homes throughout Cleveland’s west side and beyond. Our projects range from comprehensive furnishings projects to extensive remodels and new construction, giving you the opportunity to work across every layer of residential design. As part of a growing boutique firm, you’ll have meaningful ownership of your projects, direct relationships with clients and trusted trade partners, and a valued voice in the design process—from initial concept and selections through installation and the final details.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following key performance attributes:

• Communication
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  Clear, proactive, confident, kind, and timely communication with clients, vendors, and the team.
• Leadership & Problem-Solving: Demonstrates confidence, composure, and initiative in managing challenges in a professional manner.
• Organization
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  Exceptionally detail-oriented, efficient, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Team Collaboration
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  Kind, respectful, and relationship-focused when working with clients, vendors, and colleagues.
• Initiative: An independently motivated self-starter with a positive attitude who takes initiative, has a team-oriented mentality, and experience with working remotely.

This job description accurately represents the current primary duties of the Interior Designer position, but may be adapted as necessary to meet the needs of the business. The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. Other duties may be assigned and/or required.

• Management & Coordination of Design Projects
• Leads Project Kick-Off Meetings to align with client’s design direction and document measurements of all project space(s) and existing furnishings based on the scope of work.
• Own design presentation development and preparation of project deliverables such as design boards, Google Slide/PowerPoint files, etc. to ensure client and company needs, expectations, and quality standards are exceeded.
• Create, edit, and complete project layouts, 3D renderings, and/or elevations as needed in AutoCAD or Sketchup.
• Source products, furnishings, materials, fixtures, accessories, and finishes for client projects both remote and in-person as needed while ensuring selections are within project budgets.
• Create and regularly update project FF&E schedules in Google Sheets.
• Properly track project expenses.
• Lead internal and client facing design meetings and presentations while documenting decisions, project notes and approvals.
• Source alternatives for backordered or discontinued items and recommend viable options for client selection.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical, design, and installation challenges or issues in a proactive, professional manner.
• Act as client, vendor, and general contractor liaison as needed.
• Contribute to weekly client project updates to ensure clear, consistent, and timely communication between company and clients throughout the design project.
• Provide exceptional client/customer service throughout the design process.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Act as primary point of contact onsite to…