Senior Interior Designer

Chads Design Build - Madison, WI

The Opportunity

If you're a creative, experienced residential interior designer who wants to do more than "pick finishes" - if you want to shape entire homes, lead thoughtful design solutions, and influence how families live every day - this opportunity is built for you.

Chads Design Build is an award-winning, locally rooted design-build firm known for craftsmanship, collaboration, and high-quality residential transformations. We are expanding our design team and hiring a Senior Interior Designer who is excited to take creative ownership, partner closely with clients, and help elevate the design standards of every project we touch.

This is not a production drafting role.
This is a lead, client-facing design position where your ideas, point of view, and aesthetic vision directly shape the outcome of each remodel or addition.

Learn more about us: https://chadsdesignbuild.com

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design projects from concept through construction completion.

• Collaborate closely with clients to translate their lifestyle, needs, and preferences into functional, beautiful spaces.

• Prepare detailed drawings, material selections, and specifications that balance design vision with build feasibility.

• Work closely with project managers, estimators, and craftsmen to ensure seamless execution of designs.

• Conduct client presentations and facilitate design approvals.

• Participate in site visits to ensure design intent is maintained throughout construction.

• Mentor and support junior designers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented studio culture.

• Stay current on design trends, sustainable materials, and best practices in residential remodeling.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field preferred but not required.

• 5 years of residential interior design experience, ideally with exposure to design-build or remodeling projects.

• Strong portfolio showcasing creative, client-centered residential design work.

• Proficiency in Chief Architect, SketchUp, AutoCAD, or similar software.

• Excellent visualization, space planning, and material selection skills.

• Knowledge of building codes, construction methods, and finishes.

• Exceptional client communication, presentation, and project coordination skills.

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $80,000-$105,000, based on experience.

• Earn up to $10,000-$20,000 in performance bonus

• Paid health and dental insurance.

• Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays.

• Company-sponsored 401(k) with profit-sharing and performance-based bonuses.

• Opportunities for professional growth, continuing education, and mentorship.

How to Apply
If you are a senior designer ready to lead transformative residential projects and contribute to a collaborative, creative studio, please submit your resume and portfolio to join our award-winning team.

Salary : $80,000 - $105,000