Relocation assistance isavailable for this position. We are committed to making your transition smoothand seamless ensuring you feel supported every step of the way.
This position will have frequentinteraction with executive leadership and will be responsible for interpretingand executing on the brand vision while meeting critical project milestones asboth an individual contributor and a project lead.
Opportunity The Lead Interior Designer is a critical role within GlobalProperties & Services. The successful applicant will be responsible forleading and executing high-end interior design projects that elevate KohlerCo.s luxury brand across hospitality wellness retail and residentialenvironments. This position serves as both a strategic design leader andhands-on contributor managing the full project lifecycle from concept throughexecution while overseeing external partners on complex initiatives and collaboratingwith 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 RFIs 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 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
Mustprovide a digital portfolio of work that exhibits a high level of professionalcompetency and design skill based on experience
#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 youll 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 $94350 - $145350. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience their education and the work 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 30000 bold leaders across the globe were driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious healthy and sustainable lives.
About Us It is Kohlers 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 . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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Lead Interior DesignerWork Mode:OnsiteLocation:Onsite four days per week - Kohler WIRelocation assistance isavailable for this position. We are committed to making your transition smoothand seamless ensuring you feel supported every step of the way.This position will have frequentinteraction with ex...
Lead Interior Designer
Work Mode:Onsite
Location:Onsite four days per week - Kohler WI
Relocation assistance isavailable for this position. We are committed to making your transition smoothand seamless ensuring you feel supported every step of the way.
This position will have frequentinteraction with executive leadership and will be responsible for interpretingand executing on the brand vision while meeting critical project milestones asboth an individual contributor and a project lead.
Opportunity The Lead Interior Designer is a critical role within GlobalProperties & Services. The successful applicant will be responsible forleading and executing high-end interior design projects that elevate KohlerCo.s luxury brand across hospitality wellness retail and residentialenvironments. This position serves as both a strategic design leader andhands-on contributor managing the full project lifecycle from concept throughexecution while overseeing external partners on complex initiatives and collaboratingwith 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 RFIs 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 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
Mustprovide a digital portfolio of work that exhibits a high level of professionalcompetency and design skill based on experience
#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 youll 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 $94350 - $145350. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience their education and the work 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 30000 bold leaders across the globe were driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious healthy and sustainable lives.
About Us It is Kohlers 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 . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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