Interior Designer

Summary

Join our team as an Interior Designer at Meteor Education! This remote position, based in Iowa, supports sales by creating furniture layouts for K-12 clients, aligning with our design principles for impactful learning environments. You will collaborate with a regional studio team, attend client meetings, and develop design solutions using our software platforms. The role requires strong communication, design expertise, and adherence to our core process. Compensation is $60K-$90K annually.

Requirements

• 3-5 years’ + experience, preferably in the same or similar industry
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Interior Design
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit or CET, and Microsoft Suite
• Experience in generating drawings and specifying furniture
• Live in geographical area of job posting. (Iowa, USA)

Responsibilities

• Attend project programming meetings in person or on Zoom with salesperson, educational specialist and client to determine scope of the project
• Collaborate with salesperson and educational specialist to strategize on how to best address the client’s needs
• Develop conceptual design solutions that reflect the information gathered during the intake meeting
• Create and present visual presentations including 2D drawings, 3D renderings, and furniture specifications based on standard deliverables using Meteor software platforms
• Specify furniture, including finishes, and custom items within our design and quoting software using multiple manufacturers
• Work within budget constraints, timelines, recommending product solutions as discussed with salesperson and client
• With Studio team, perform specification review and develop installation documents for each project
• Show excellent communication skills when presenting to customers and team members
• Show willingness to elevate product knowledge and application by researching K-12 and higher education environment design, product options including 100+ manufacturers, and industry trends
• Adhere to the Meteor Core Process as well as Design Drawing and Process standards
• Apply knowledge of ADA, Life Safety, Fire and Electrical codes
• Attend in-person Studio activities – scheduled meetings and training. Build a strong relationship with Studio team members
• Show willingness to travel to client meetings, company events, onboarding in Gainesville, Florida, and functional training
• Work remotely

Preferred Qualifications

• Some experience working with Architects and trades
• Experience in presenting to Educational and Architectural clients
• Exceptional ethical and professional standards. Full cultural alignment with the values of the company
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Understanding design principles

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Basic Life AD&D (100% employer paid)
• Short Term Disability (100% employer paid)
• Long Term Disability (Not employer paid)
• 401(k) + matching
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
• 2 Volunteer Days
• 9 Company Paid Holidays
• Employee advocates serving to sustain employee wellness in the workplace