Designer- Furniture Dealer

## Position Overview **Now Hiring: Designer – Furniture Dealer** At: RIGHTSIZE FACILITY **Location:** Downtown Chicago, IL**Reports To:** Design Manager **Position Overview** We are seeking a high-performing **Designer-Furniture Dealer** to join our growing Chicago team. This is not a traditional studio design role, this is a fast-paced, client-facing, revenue-impacting position within a leading commercial furniture dealership environment. Our designers are strategic partners to sales. They translate client needs into compelling, buildable, and budget-aligned workplace solutions. The ideal candidate is technically strong, highly organized, proactive in communication, and energized by delivering high-quality work. If you are someone who thrives in collaboration, owns your projects from concept to completion, and enjoys balancing creativity with precision and accountability, this role is for you. **What You’ll Do** - Client & Programming Leadership - Partner with Workplace Solutions Managers (Sales) to lead programming conversations and gather project requirements - Translate client goals into functional, future-ready workplace strategies - Validate programming data and align space planning solutions to budget, schedule, and business objectives - Attend client meetings, site walks, and job site reviews as needed - Space Planning & Design Execution - Develop responsive space plans that align with program requirements and architectural constraints or limitations - Produce 2D and 3D drawings using CET and related platforms - Research, evaluate, and specify furniture solutions that support design intent and performance criteria - Prepare finish palettes, furniture specifications, and product alternatives - Create visually compelling client presentation materials (PowerPoint, finish boards, budgets) - Specification & Documentation - Generate accurate specifications and pricing - Develop installation documentation to ensure alignment between design intent, Project Managers and vendors to support smooth installation - Participate in field verification and ensure compliance with approved plans when needed - Strategic Contribution - Contribute design insight to deal strategy and competitive positioning - Balance aesthetics, performance, and margin awareness - Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality - Act as a collaborative partner across Sales and Project Management - What It Takes to Be Elite in This Role - Strong commercial interiors acumen and understanding of commercial workplace environments - High technical proficiency in CET (strongly preferred), AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit or similar tools - Confidence preparing client-ready presentations and budgets - Excellent organization and time management skills in a fast-paced dealership setting - Clear, proactive communication with internal and external stakeholders - Ability to shift quickly between conceptual thinking and detailed execution - Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through - Comfortable balancing creativity with financial and operational realities **What you will need** - Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field - **3+ years of commercial interiors experience** preferred - Experience within a **furniture dealership** or similar environment strongly preferred - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) - Knowledge of commercial furniture manufacturers and specification processes a plus - Familiarity with **CET designer, Project Spec, CAP 2020** Worksheet strongly preferred **Why Join Us** - Exposure to high-profile workplace projects across Chicago and North America - Collaborative, team-oriented culture - Opportunity to influence strategy, not just produce drawings - Growth path within a high-impact design organization - Fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment where design drives revenue **Benefits** - Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance - Retirement Plan - Paid Tim…