Creator. Collaborator. Changemaker. If these words describe you and you’re looking for a workplace culture where you can unleash your imagination and make an impact, look no further.

A&E Design is seeking an experienced Residential Interior Designer with unlimited creativity and determination to make a difference by joining our team. We are over 90 diversely talented professionals committed to client satisfaction, quality design, and improving the world around us. We don’t just provide a service—we develop creative solutions for all design challenges within any given project. This role is passionate about style and driven by purpose. The Residential Interior Designer enjoys guiding our clients through the various stages of the design process, creating comfortable rooms, selecting products tailored to their needs, establishing long-lasting relationships with clients and collaborating with our design team. You have a keen eye for residential design and pride yourself in exceeding client expectations all while meeting deadlines and working within budgets. If you enjoy working with people as much as you love working with fabrics and finishes we invite you to apply.

Your skill set.

• Associate's Degree in Interior Design required Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 5 years relevant experience in high-end residential design required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Suite, Hand Rendering/Sketching
• Ability to autonomously manage projects, client interaction and project design
• Excellent written and and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to cultivate a professional presence through competence, reliability honesty, integrity and thoughtful listening
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for design and impeccable attention to detail
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment, and meet deadlines
• Must be insurable and able to travel to various worksites, as needed
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, or possess a work visa to legally work in the U.S.

A day in the life of a Residential Interior Designer.

• Develop and execute detailed interior design schemes from conception through completion with limited supervision and meaningfully contribute to the creative direction of a project and the firm
• Select finishes, furniture, lighting, fabrics, and other decorative elements and source from various vendors, subcontractors and artisans
• Work with and cultivate relationships with external consultants, furniture dealers, product reps, and fabricators to meet overall project objectives
• Create client presentations to communicate concepts and design intent, and actively participate in presentation meetings
• Manage multiple project at the same time and maintain strong relationships and prompt communication with clients and vendors to drive progress and stay on budget
• Blending design disciplines such as interior design, architecture, and visual arts
• Organize and execute flawless final turnkey installations, including styling with accessories
• Site visits, contractor and client communications
• Engaging clients and understanding their needs
• You are a trusted member of the team, confident with handling confidential information professionally
• Perform other duties as required/directed

Perks of the work.

You simply won’t find a group of individuals more talented, dedicated, or fun than the movers-and-shakers at A&E Design. We are proud of our dynamic workplace culture and minimal turnover during nearly 50 years since our firm was established. That’s why we’re always looking for new ways to reward our staff for their hard work and loyalty.

Some of the perks of working at A&E Design include:

• Competitive salary package with full benefits
• Annual bonuses
• Generous paid personal leave
• 401K and Roth with profit sharing
• Group health, dental, vision, and disability insurance cost shared at 75% (us)/25% (you)
• $50,000 of group life insurance
• Basic long-term care insurance
• Health savings account
• Employee wellness program
• Opportunities for advancement
• A kickass culture with frequent staff excursions and events, like an annual trip to Chico Hot Springs, happy hours, and holiday parties

Create impact.

A&E Design is an integrated design firm with five offices in Montana (Billings, Missoula, Bozeman, and Kalispell) and Seattle, Washington. We also have an expanding team of remote employees as we grow our footprint across the United States. We are a passionate, energetic team devoted to the architecture and design industries as well as the communities we serve. Our philosophy and holistic process challenges convention, blending architecture, interior design, construction administration, historic preservation, and graphic design into a comprehensive package for a wide range of project types.

This unique approach has earned us some prestigious recognition. As one of the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, A&E Design has won five Hot Firm Awards and three consecutive Best Firm to Work For Awards from Zweig Group. We continue to heat up the competition by adding top-tier designers of all disciplines and creating truly impactful experiences. Join our team—we can’t wait to see what we create together in 2022, and beyond.