Senior Interior Designer

Interior Design Jobs – Grand Rapids, MI | Hybrid Work Environment
Salary: $100,000 – $120,000

A well-established, design-forward firm in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join its collaborative studio and lead impactful interior design projects across commercial and high-end residential markets. This role offers a rare blend of creative leadership, technical depth, and meaningful project work—including healthcare, K–12 education, and luxury residential interiors.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced interior designer who thrives in a fast-paced studio environment, enjoys mentoring teams, and is passionate about human-centered design, interior architecture, and technically sound solutions.

Why This Senior Interior Designer Role Stands Out

• Competitive salary: $100,000 – $120,000 (commensurate with experience)

• Hybrid work schedule (not fully remote)

• Work on commercial and residential interior design projects from concept through construction

• Strong emphasis on design excellence, collaboration, and long-term client relationships

• Studio culture rooted in integrity, mentorship, and professional growth

• Projects that prioritize wellness, learning environments, and elevated residential living

Key Responsibilities – Senior Interior Designer

• Lead interior design projects through all phases: concept development, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.

• Develop and present interior design concepts, material selections, lighting design, millwork detailing, and finish palettes.

• Produce high-quality Revit construction documentation, including interior elevations, millwork drawings, details, and finish schedules.

• Create visual presentations using SketchUp, Revit, and Adobe InDesign to clearly communicate design intent.

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, vendors, and internal project teams to maintain alignment with design vision, budget, and schedule.

• Manage multiple interior design projects simultaneously while maintaining technical accuracy and design quality.

• Source and specify FF&E, develop furniture layouts, budgets, and bid packages.

• Conduct site visits, document field conditions, and support construction administration to ensure design intent is executed.

• Provide mentorship and design leadership to junior interior designers and project teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in interior design (commercial and/or residential).

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design or a related field.

• NCIDQ certification strongly preferred.

• Advanced proficiency in Revit; working knowledge of SketchUp required.

• Experience with Adobe InDesign preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in high-end residential, healthcare, or K–12 interior design.

• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced interior design studio.

• Passion for human-centered design, technical detailing, and design leadership.

📝 Apply for This Senior Interior Designer Job

Submit your confidential resume and portfolio or project list to:

Amy Tischer
Executive Talent Advisor – MRI of Zionsville
📩 amy@mriz.net

🔒 All applications are handled with strict confidentiality. Candidate information will never be shared without permission. Only candidates meeting specific client requirements will be contacted.

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