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Interior Designer

LVI Associates, Kalamazoo, MI, United States


About the Firm My client is a full service architectural firm with more than a century of design experience and offices in Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids, Michigan. Their work is primarily focused on the Healthcare and Education market sectors, where they deliver thoughtful, functional, and enduring design solutions.

They are committed to cultivating a collaborative and supportive office environment. Their open office setting encourages communication, creative thinking, new ideas, and continuous improvement. Teamwork, professional growth, and design excellence are central to our culture. They work on a 4 day work week, and a hybrid work schedule.

This position is based in their Kalamazoo office.

Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Interior Designer to join our Kalamazoo team. This role is responsible for all aspects of the interior design scope of architectural projects, from early planning through construction administration.

The Interior Designer will collaborate closely with architects, engineers, consultants, and clients to develop interior environments that are functional, durable, and responsive to user needs—particularly within healthcare and educational settings.

This is a salaried position offering flextime (based on a four-week cycle) and competitive compensation and benefits.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in projects from pre-design through construction administration, including Programming, Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), Construction Documents (CD), and CA

Lead and contribute to interior programming and space planning

Develop and coordinate material selections, finish palettes, and color schemes

Prepare interior specifications and documentation

Assist with furniture, furnishings, and equipment (FF&E) planning and specification

Coordinate interior design efforts with architectural and consultant teams

Engage with clients to understand goals, needs, and operational requirements

Contribute to a team-oriented studio culture focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement

Position Traits The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

An eagerness to learn and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

A proactive attitude with strong attention to detail and organizational abilities

The ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in interior design

Experience working across all phases of architectural projects

Software Proficiency Fluency or working knowledge of the following software is beneficial:

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Bluebeam

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

If you are interested in this opportunity, apply now!

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