Associate Interior Designer

Detroit, MI

Full Time

Mid Level

Concetti is hiring an Associate Designer to support our CEO/Principal Designer and Design Team on residential and commercial interior design projects. This hybrid role (1 day/week in-office) is ideal for a creative, detail-driven designer with 3–5 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture (CIDA-accredited preferred).

You'll manage projects from concept to installation — space planning, FF&E selection, field measures, construction drawings in Chief Architect, budget estimating, and contractor coordination — while also supporting marketing content, client communication, and studio operations. Proficiency in SketchUp, Photoshop, Canva, and Google Suite required.

Ideal for: a self-motivated designer who thrives on client relationships, construction knowledge, and turning creative vision into buildable, budget-conscious design solutions.

SUMMARY

The Associate Designer supports the CEO/Principal Designer, and the Design Team in day-to-day design functions of Concetti. The Associate Designer provides quality and intuitive designs to our clients, tailored to their needs, by supporting both design work and internal operations, through partnership with the Concetti team and under the direction of the Lead and/or Principal Designers. The Associate Designer is creative, self-motivated, eager to learn, and demonstrates strong design abilities and knowledge of business components of the industry. The Associate Designer interacts with both a diverse clientele and internal team members. This role requires creativity, passion, excellent communication, strong understanding of construction, and fresh, evolving design skills. This role follows a hybrid working structure with only 1 full day in the office per week.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Design:

Assists CEO/Principal Designer, and the Design Team with projects and daily tasks
Under the direction of the Principal work with clients on residential and commercial projects from full strategy to styling
Create design solutions for review by Principal for client approval
Support client through the design process by following the phased approach (when appropriate)
Advise client on interior design factors such as space planning, layout and use of furnishings or equipment, and color coordination
Execute project in accordance with client design contract, budget for labor hours & write up change orders as needed
Conduct field measures, verifies dimensions, and builds plan into Chief Architect
Create any necessary construction/ detail drawings to document design solution
Coordinate with contractors, architects, engineers, and trades, to ensure job success
Maintain consistent communication with professionals and trades
Create and obtain quote requests
Estimate material requirements and costs, for review by Principal and/or Lead Designer to present to client for approval
Attend furniture delivery and installations in person
Regular and routine onsite attendance
Maintain client folders including marketing materials

Design Team Support:

Maintains consistent communication with clients including progress report and creates and maintains project timeline
Assists with client photoshoots as needed
Keep office clean & orderly
Help to maintain Resource Library & accessory inventory
Help with procurement tasks as needed
Marketing tasks: under the direction of the Brand Ambassador and Marketing & Relationship Director, with a strong storytelling perspective, creates social media content and marketing collateral

Other:

Works harmoniously and collaboratively with team members to accomplish agency objectives
All other duties as assigned

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture preferably from a CIDA accredited institution

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Preferred 3-5 years of experience in Interior Design.

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

Experience & proficiency working Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms), Mac computers and devices, AutoCad, SketchUp, Photoshop, Canva, Chief Architect, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest

KNOWLEDGE – DESIGN

Knowledge of all aspects of Interior Design from inception to completion including:
- Design and materials for residential and commercial projects
- Elements & principles of design
- Architectural selections, flooring, cabinets, tile, lighting, etc
- FF& E selections, furniture, window treatments, area rugs, art and accessories
- Space planning methodology
- Conduct field measures
- Budget management
- Creation of precision technical plans, drawings, and models
- Design trends, material costs, building codes and ADA laws, building systems, and construction methods

REQUIRED ABILITIES

Act independently	Initiate, and motivate self and others
Analyze situations	Manage and work under pressure
Attend to details	Prioritize, multi-task and organize work
Communicate verbally & in writing	Problem-solve
Concentrate	Think creatively
Empathize	Work without supervision
Identify problems	Guide the work of others

REQUIRED SKILLS

Relationship management and exemplary customer service	Organize work to maximize productivity
Actively listen to fully understand circumstances	Utilize Concetti calendar system & block scheduling
Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills	Resolve conflicts to facilitate goal achievement
Collaborate with others to maximize innovation and effectiveness	Use empathy to understand the point of view of others
Communicate ideas, thoughts, knowledge, and information to foster clarity and engage others	Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
Consider multiple costs and benefits when problem solving to arrive at most effective decision	Resolve issues using conflict management skills
Focus on details to reduce errors and increase efficiency	Exercise tact, discretion, and diplomacy
Plan Work/Manage time effectively to ensure all work is completed timely and effectively	Manage multiple priorities and demands within established requirements

REPORTS TO

CEO/Principal Designer

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to: Ascend or Descend – Ability to move on an incline or decline, Lifting at least thirty (30) pounds or more, Hearing, Standing, Walking, Reaching, Bending, Twisting, Grasping/Finger manipulation, Discerning colors, Visual acuity, Hand dexterity, Sitting

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Indoor environments in a climate-controlled building
Standard office environment
Infrequent exposure to dust, debris and loud noises related to construction zones

WORK ENVIRONMENT (IF REMOTE)

Must have high-speed internet access and access to quiet, well-kept space per Remote Work guidelines

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