Commercial Interior Designer

Location: Lacey, WA

Work arrangement: Full-time, in-person position; remote and hybrid work are not available

Salary: $140,000 - $155,000 per year

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week

I-5 Design Build is a national design-build firm with more than 40 years of experience creating casino, hospitality, entertainment, food and beverage, and high-end commercial environments. Our integrated team manages architecture, interior design, engineering, custom fabrication, construction, and installation, creating a highly collaborative path from concept to completion.

I-5 Design Build is seeking an experienced Commercial Interior Designer to develop visually compelling, functional environments for casino, hospitality, restaurant, entertainment, and other high-end commercial projects. You will collaborate closely with architects, engineers, estimators, fabricators, construction professionals, and project managers. Because these disciplines work together from I-5's Lacey headquarters, the team can review ideas, resolve technical challenges, and make decisions quickly.

A major part of the position involves selecting and specifying materials, finishes, furniture, fixtures, wall coverings, tile, and other commercial design elements. Candidates must be proficient in Sketch Up and able to present a professional portfolio demonstrating relevant high-end commercial work.

An architecture license or interior-design license is not required. Relocation assistance may be considered for the right candidate with the appropriate level of experience.

• Develop interior-design concepts for casino, hospitality, restaurant, entertainment, and high-end commercial spaces
• Create and develop designs using Sketch Up
• Select and specify finishes, materials, furniture, fixtures, wall coverings, tile, and related products
• Prepare presentations, layouts, finish concepts, and visual materials
• Research commercial products, manufacturers, vendors, and material options
• Coordinate design decisions with architecture, engineering, estimating, fabrication, and construction teams
• Review concepts for functionality, constructability, quality, and alignment with project goals
• Incorporate feedback while protecting the overall design vision
• Organize design selections, specifications, and supporting project information
• Help move projects efficiently from early concept through fabrication and construction

• Significant commercial interior-design experience
• Experience designing hospitality, casino, gaming, restaurant, entertainment, cruise-ship, or comparable high-end commercial environments
• Strong proficiency with Sketch Up
• Experience selecting and specifying commercial materials, finishes, furniture, and fixtures
• Knowledge of commercial wall coverings, tile, furniture vendors, and finish manufacturers
• Strong visual, presentation, and graphic-communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with architecture, engineering, fabrication, and construction professionals
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly communicative environment
• Professional portfolio demonstrating relevant commercial interior-design work
• Ability to work full-time from I-5's Lacey office

• Casino or gaming design experience
• Experience designing luxury hotels, cruise ships, restaurants, or entertainment environments
• Familiarity with custom millwork, architectural features, specialty fabrication, or signage
• Experience working within an integrated design-build company
• Experience taking designs beyond concept and coordinating them through fabrication and construction

• W-2 position
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