Lead Interior Designer
Work Mode: Onsite
Location: Onsite, four days per week - Kohler, WI
Relocation assistance is
available for this position. We are committed to making your transition smooth
and seamless, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way.
This position will have frequent
interaction with executive leadership and will be responsible for interpreting
and executing on the brand vision while meeting critical project milestones as
both an individual contributor and a project lead.
Opportunity
The Lead Interior Designer is a critical role within Global
Properties & Services. The successful applicant will be responsible for
leading and executing high-end interior design projects that elevate Kohler
Co.’s luxury brand across hospitality, wellness, retail, and residential
environments. This position serves as both a strategic design leader and
hands-on contributor, managing the full project lifecycle, from concept through
execution, while overseeing external partners on complex initiatives and collaborating
with internal stakeholders to deliver design-led, brand-aligned outcomes.
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.
- Assist
with contract quality FF&E selections, cost estimates, specification
documentations, quotations, budgets, procurement, managing lead times and
coordinating resources.
- Assist
in obtaining bids and other supporting documents as well as preparation of
exhibits for capital expenditure approval documents.
- Assist
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.
- Other
duties as assigned.
Skills/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.
- 8-10
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
Must
provide a digital portfolio of work that exhibits a high level of professional
competency and design skill based on experience
#LI-SW!
#LI-Onsite
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period.
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. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.
Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.
About Us
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
