Interior Designer

Job Title:
Interior Designer

Location:
Milwaukee, WI – 1 Day WFH

Type:
Direct-Hire, Full-Time

Compensation:
Competitive salary ($80-$100K, plus discretionary annual bonus), Parking, Access to Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plan of Choice, and 401K

Chamberlain Advisors is currently seeking an experienced and creative Interior Designer II for our client, a nationally recognized design‑build organization specializing in commercial construction and renovation projects. This opportunity is ideal for a design professional who enjoys transforming commercial spaces into engaging, functional, and visually compelling environments that reflect each client's brand identity and business objectives.

The Interior Designer II will play an integral role in developing innovative interior design concepts, space plans, finish selections, custom millwork, and detailed construction documentation. Working alongside senior designers, architects, project managers, and construction professionals, this individual will contribute to projects from initial concept development through design documentation and construction administration.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in commercial interior design, excellent technical drafting and visualization skills, and the ability to balance creative design solutions with practical construction requirements.

• Interior Design & Concept Development:
  Collaborate with senior designers and project teams to develop creative, functional interior environments that align with client branding, business objectives, and customer experience strategies.
• Space Planning & Visualization:
  Develop interior space plans, elevations, reflected ceiling plans, 3D models, and design presentations to communicate proposed concepts and spatial arrangements.
• Construction Documentation:
  Prepare and coordinate detailed interior design documentation, including finish plans, lighting recommendations, custom millwork, casework, furniture layouts, and material specifications.
• Branding & Customer
  
  Experience:
  
  Integrate branding, merchandising, technology, furniture, and environmental design elements to create cohesive and engaging commercial spaces.
• Material & Finish Selection:
  Research and select interior finishes, furniture, fixtures, and materials; prepare finish palettes, presentation boards, and specifications.
• Project Coordination:
  Partner with architects, construction project managers, consultants, vendors, and internal design professionals to ensure design intent is accurately reflected throughout project development.
• Quality Control:
  Conduct reviews of interior design drawings, specifications, budgets, and project documentation to identify discrepancies and maintain design accuracy.
• Client Presentations & Communication:
  Assist with design presentations, participate in client meetings, and maintain effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Construction Administration:
  Review shop drawings and submittals, coordinate design clarifications, and support construction-related activities as needed.
• Vendor
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with furniture, equipment, branding, merchandising, and audiovisual partners to coordinate design selections and installation requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 6+ years of professional interior design experience, preferably within commercial, retail, hospitality, financial institution, or other customer-facing environments.
• Demonstrated experience developing interior design concepts, space plans, elevations, finish selections, and construction documentation.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and…