Lead Interior Designer

Responsibilities

• Participate in all project phases including research, programming, space planning, conceptual design, presentations, design development, documentation, and project execution for small to mid-sized internal design projects.
• Oversee external consultants and contractors in all project phases including research, programming, space planning, conceptual design, presentations, design development, documentation, and project execution for large or complex projects.
• Collaborate with design team(s), operations, internal Kohler Co. clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, and other vendors to meet overall project objectives with a design-led approach.
• Assist with development of project design scope definitions, programming, objectives, and functional & aesthetic requirements.
• Develop and convey preliminary design concepts through drawings, finish and FF&E selections, inspiration imagery, and renderings.
• Produce or oversee production of graphic presentations and 2D/3D visualizations to demonstrate proposed design concepts for internal clients, executive design review presentations, and external design consultants.
• Aid in contract quality FF&E selections, cost estimates, specification documentations, quotations, budgets, procurement, managing lead times and coordinating resources.
• Aid in obtaining bids and other supporting documents as well as preparation of exhibits for capital expenditure approval documents.
• Aid in review and approval of vendor or contractor submittals and RFI’s to ensure compliance with design intent and quality requirements.
• Provide support and leadership in luxury hospitality and high-end vendor sourcing and relationship-building.
• Participate in design and coordination meetings on assigned projects as needed.
• Consult available resources to ensure design solutions meet goals for accessibility, sustainability, diversity and inclusion, ergonomics, and code/regulatory requirements.
• Participate in team and office activities, initiatives, design team mentorship, and learning programs.
• Maintain/develop important industry vendor relationships through collaboration, trade shows, and events.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited Interior Design, Environmental Design or Architectural program.
• Design-led and seasoned creative professional with refined taste and extensive interior design experience in the luxury and lifestyle space.
• Flexible and open to change or uncertainty with an ability to embrace exploration of multiple solutions.
• Problem-solver, demonstrating a high level of abstract reasoning and a strong creative design sense.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, committed to relentless follow-up and quality assurance.
• Ability to establish credibility with executive and business leaders and establish/translate design briefs in a compelling and inspiring way.
• 8+ years of professional design experience as a design lead or design manager in a luxury hospitality or high-end commercial environment.
• Experience with oversight and mentorship of design and creative teams.
• LEED AP and NCIDQ certification, or pursuit of certification, is desirable.
• Active membership in ASID, IIDA or IFMA is encouraged.
• Proficient in Revit and/or Autocad for 2D and 3D planning, visualization, and documentation.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator), MS Office and Outlook.
• Experience with 3D rendering tools such as Sketchup, Vray, Enscape, 3ds Max and AI tools preferred.
• Strong conceptual definition, graphic, design communication, and storytelling skills.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills with the ability to balance multiple projects on similar timelines.
• End-to-end understanding of all phases of the interior design and construction process.

Skills

• Strong conceptual definition, graphic, design communication, and storytelling skills.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills with the ability to balance multiple projects on similar timelines.
• End-to-end understanding of all phases of the interior design and construction process.

Benefits

Day 1 benefits include:

• Competitive total rewards package
• Access to career growth and development opportunities
• A diverse and inclusive workplace
• A strong culture of innovation

Pay

The salary range for this position is $94,350 - $145,350. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.

Schedule

This position is located in Kohler, WI and is expected to be worked four days per week.