Interior Designer

Midwest Commercial  Interiors (MWCI) is seeking a dynamic and innovative interior designer to join our team.  MWCI is a leading, full-service provider of planning, design, and commercial furnishings.  Founded in 1938 and based in Salt Lake City, Utah, MWCI works with a diverse client base of large and small organizations locally, regionally and nationally. 

MWCI is so much more than just a commercial furniture provider. We are interiors experts. We believe that great people coupled with best-in-class products deliver superior outcomes. 

We believe that people with a purpose need great spaces to work, learn, heal and gather.  We think big but work intimately, hand in hand with our clients to innovate and deliver exceptional spaces. We embrace a culture of learning and treat each other – and our clients – like family.

Over the past 87 years, we haven’t forgotten who we are, and we’ve never stopped changing as the world around us and our client’s needs change.  From big city skyscrapers, premier universities, medical facilities to fresh start-ups, we design insightful spaces utilizing the latest 3D design technology. 

Job Summary: 

This position is for an Interior Designer working mostly in the Commercial field and has an understanding of all vertical markets such as healthcare, government, education and all commercial type projects. Looking for someone that can work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external team members to help create well thought out solutions to meet our customer needs. The position requires one to have a creative mindset with space planning, materials and an overall vision to the aesthetic of space.  Must be able to lead discussions with customers, manage their responsibilities with the sales leaders, often engages in business development opportunities, presentations, RFP interviews, and participates in or leads client engagement workshops.

Education qualifications:

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, Associate degree or certificate from a two-year college will be considered with additional related design experience.


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  Prior experience with commercial furniture is a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability:

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  High level of professional maturity


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  Exceptional customer service skills with ability to provide solutions to client needs.


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  Must be able to read and understand Construction floor plan documents, Architectural notes, and provide solutions to meet all safety qualifications as it relates to commercial furnishings.


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  Proficient in AutoCAD. Knowledge of Teams, SketchUp, Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. CET Designer and Procore is a bonus, but not a requirement.


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  In depth knowledge of commercial furniture in general and systems furnishings.


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  Understanding of textiles, and architectural materials to meet all standards within our State.


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  Understanding of LEED and sustainability

Responsibilities:

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  Lead discussions with customers and internal teams


• Work hand in hand with other team members


• Design live and in-person with customers


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  Gather programming information


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  Perform field measurements and inventory product


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  Work with Main and Ancillary vendors to gather pricing and specifications


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  Selecting furniture finishes


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  Produce furniture floor plans, space plans, finish palettes, furniture specification, and installation drawings.


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  Keep up with latest CET Designer training


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  Keep up with latest trends in the workplace


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  Keep up with product knowledge


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  Estimate hours and manage project hours


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  Serve as mentor to other designers

Benefits:

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  Exceptional earnings potential - Salary + Commission


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  Paid vacation


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  Paid holidays


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  Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance


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  401k + Employer Match