Interior Designer – Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo, Michigan
DISHER is excited to partner with a collaborative design studio on an Interior Designer based out of either their Kalamazoo or Grand Rapids studio. This studio integrates architecture, interior design, and experiential branding from the inception of every project, in order to design experiences and places that foster happiness, health, and connection, helping people live their everyday lives more fully. As an Interior Designer, you will contribute to a variety of project types and sizes, through all phases of Design, from concept development to implementation. You will be working collaboratively with our team of Project Managers, Architects, Designers within the studio on client projects as well as internal projects to contribute to the growth & advancement of the organization.
What It's Like to Work Here:
You’ll join a passionate community of designers, thinkers, and doers who believe one size never fits all. Here, every team member’s unique value is celebrated, and every voice is heard. The studio thrives on optimism, hospitality, and creative exploration, supporting each other to grow as professionals and as people. This is your opportunity to be part of a culture that values continuous learning, building strong partnerships, and the power of design to make a real difference, where you can shape not just projects, but the future of the studio itself.
What you will get to do:
- Collaborate with our design and architecture teams on projects from concept through completion.
- Participate in design exploration including space planning, material concepts and experiential ideas.
- Develop 3D models, visualizations and presentation materials that communicate design intent.
- Prepare interior design documentation including finish plans, specifications and coordination with project teams.
- Research and select furniture, finishes and materials that align with project goals.
- Participate in client meetings and presentations.
- Contribute ideas that strengthen the design, experience and story of each project.
- Support the continued growth and culture of the studio through collaboration and positive team engagement.
What will make you successful:
- Bachelor Degree or higher in Interior Design (CIDA accredited)
- 1-7 years professional commercial design experience preferably with a focus on
- workplace/hospitality design/higher education/multifamily
- Experience in interior design documentation & organization
- Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications
- Strong verbal and written communication and collaboration skills
- Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas
- Proficiency with design software such as SketchUp, ArchiCAD or Revit and visualization tools including Adobe Creative Suite or similar programs.
- Proactive, Positive, can-do attitude, committed to growth & learning.