Interior Designer

About Us

If you like a company that's big enough to provide stability yet small enough that you can make decisions and move fast, Engelsma Homes is the place for you. We are a custom builder of new luxury homes that has been serving West Michigan for over 20 years. We transform lives and landscapes by creating extraordinary homes where every detail reflects our commitment to excellence, innovation, and meaningful connection. Our office and production area are tucked back in the woods where we can be inspired by the beauty of the landscape. And our talented and dedicated team members describe our culture as driven, supportive, and rewarding. That makes sense because "team first" and "drive to get things done" are two of our core values. We feel the combination of great people and culture are a key factor in creating beautiful spaces our clients love.

About this role:

This role is a client-facing design position responsible for executing selections, maintaining project documentation, and collaborating with other project designers to develop a design vision for the home within assigned projects.

Self-sufficient designers manage their own workflow, and communicate effectively with clients to propose design options that meet their needs. Designers requiring more guidance receive project oversight, mentoring, and support from the Lead Interior Designer for client communications, material knowledge, and product specifications.

This role is responsible for specifying material and product components needed for installation, ensuring selections align with both client expectations and construction requirements. The designer works closely with the Lead Interior Designer and other design leads to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality across all projects.

In the role you will:

• Collaborate closely with other project designers (i.e. Architectural and Cabinetry & Millworks designers) to identify and develop the design vision and direction for the home within project scope.
• Communicate with clients to learn needs, educate on options, and propose solutions that consider functional, aesthetic, and budgetary goals.
• Execute client-facing selections for all fixtures and finishes, such as plumbing, lighting, flooring, countertops, paint, tile, hardware, doors, and exterior materials.
• Work with the Estimating department to track client budgets & allowances, communicating changes and updates regularly to clients.
• Support project execution on site to ensure selections are implemented accurately.
• Review assistant work as needed or applicable based on individual assignments for selections, finish schedules, and design board updates.
• Escalate client, feasibility, and/or scheduling concerns to the Lead Interior Designer.
• Receive guidance or mentoring on client communications and technical knowledge as needed.
• Maintain job specific samples, sample rooms, and presentation resources; keep library items tidy and properly labeled; remove outdated samples.
• Ensure project documentation is up-to-date and consistent.
• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and incorporate new ideas into departmental standards and workflows.
• Stay aware of trends, innovations, and advancements relevant to fixtures and finishes within their discipline.
• Keep up-to-date on company-approved or blacklisted materials and vendors.
• Acquire relevant product samples for library as requested by the Lead.
• Share insights with the Lead to ensure project selections remain current and compliant.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities Required

• Four-year degree in Interior Design or equivalent experience
• 3 years+ experience executing client selections and working with residential construction projects.
• Comfortable reviewing assistant work and coordinating tasks and selections with the project design team.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently under Lead guidance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry-relevant design software.
• Professional attitude, collaborative / team focused, and accountable.

What you will get:

• Opportunity to hone your design skills at a top residential construction firm
• The chance to turn creative ideas into an executable plan and beautiful results
• A workspace with a great view of the woods in our new office building
• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance on first day of work
• 401k with a company match
• Paid time off
• 7 Paid Holidays