Senior Interior Designer
Kahler Slater
On-site
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Interior Design
Interior Designer – Education, Sports + Culture Team
Kahler Slater is seeking an Interior Designer with 8+ years of experience to join our Education, Sports + Culture Team in delivering higher education, sports and recreation and/or civic cultural projects.
Our ideal Interior Designer is a problem solver with a passion for Education, Sports + Culture projects. As an Interior Designer, you will bring an entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to cultivate a strong studio culture.
You will work with a team that is aligned with our open and flexible culture that encourages individual initiative and collaboration. You will build trusting relationships within the team and across Kahler Slater.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities of an Interior Designer:
Project Development
Kahler Slater is seeking an Interior Designer with 8+ years of experience to join our Education, Sports + Culture Team in delivering higher education, sports and recreation and/or civic cultural projects.
Our ideal Interior Designer is a problem solver with a passion for Education, Sports + Culture projects. As an Interior Designer, you will bring an entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to cultivate a strong studio culture.
You will work with a team that is aligned with our open and flexible culture that encourages individual initiative and collaboration. You will build trusting relationships within the team and across Kahler Slater.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities of an Interior Designer:
Project Development
- Lead and collaborate with project teams across all phases of design to develop and communicate design intent.
- Focus primarily on higher education, sports and recreation, and civic/cultural projects, with flexibility to support other project types as needed.
- Develop drawings, presentations, and specifications using Revit and other design tools to clearly communicate design intent to clients and project teams.
- Represent the design team in client meetings and presentations, translating feedback into actionable, innovative design solutions aligned with project goals
- Collaborate with project team to ensure seamless integration of interior design with building systems and support project execution through construction.
- Curate and specify FF&E: Curate furniture, finishes, and equipment that support the project’s aesthetic, performance, and budgetary goals.
Leadership
- Inspire, motivate, and lead project team in client service, design approach, and project delivery
- Establish an environment that encourages experimentation, innovation, and design creativity
- Mentor and guide junior designers on the Education, Sports, + Culture Team providing design direction, technical oversight, and professional development support to elevate team performance and uphold design excellence.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of an Interior Designer:
- BA or BS in Interior Design or Architecture
- 7+ years of experience on projects, with increasing responsibilities
- Experience in higher education, sports and recreation and/or civic cultural projects building typologies
- Strong communication skills, spoken, written, and graphic
- Ability to work in Revit, Enscape, SketchUp & Adobe Creative Suite
- Skilled in FF&E selection
- Evidence of successful team-orientation and collaboration behaviors
- Ability to work independently and adjust to changing priorities and flexibility to meet tight deadlines
- Maintains a positive, professional attitude
Working Relationships and Scope of an Interior Designer:
- Reports to Education, Sports + Culture Team Leaders
- Work in collaborative studio environment – mix of virtual and in person
- Represents the firm in alignment with Kahler Slater’s core values
- Career goal of becoming a registered Interior Designer
- Interacts with external clients and partners
Working Conditions of an Interior Designer:
Work is performed in a professional, collaborative, creative, open office environment. Occasional travel is expected as it relates to servicing clients and professional development.
Include a cover letter, resume, and portfolio when you apply.
Kahler Slater is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Kahler Slater is an e-verify employer.
Work is performed in a professional, collaborative, creative, open office environment. Occasional travel is expected as it relates to servicing clients and professional development.
This is a hybrid role, requiring an average of 2–3 days per week in our Milwaukee, Madison, or Richmond offices, with flexibility in choosing which days work best for you.
Include a cover letter, resume, and portfolio when you apply.
Kahler Slater is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Kahler Slater is an e-verify employer.