Interior Designer (Hybrid)

Interior Designer

Location: Hybrid in Seattle

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Interior Designer with a focus on furniture specification to support a high-volume corporate account. This role centers on furniture layout, specification, and order accuracy for private offices and support spaces within commercial environments.

This position is ideal for someone with experience either through a contract furniture dealer OR an Architecture & Design (A&D) background who has been involved in furniture selection and specification. Strong proficiency in CET is highly preferred, while AutoCAD experience is important but can be learned or supplemented.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working directly with clients and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and specify furniture layouts for private offices and support spaces
• Ensure order accuracy and detailed furniture specifications
• Collaborate directly with clients to deliver functional and aesthetic solutions
• Utilize CET (can be trained) and AutoCAD for space planning and design development
• Partner with internal stakeholders including sales, project management, and installation teams
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining quality, accuracy, and timelines

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in:

• Contract furniture, OR

• Interior design / A&D with hands-on furniture specification experience

• Strong proficiency or experience with CET (highly preferred)

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (important but not required to be advanced)

• Experience in commercial office space planning

• Strong client-facing communication skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SketchUp or ProjectSpec
• background in interior architecture or design development
• Experience working with furniture manufacturers or dealers (Haworth a plus)
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Work Environment

• Collaborative, cross-functional team (design, sales, PM, installation)
• Fast-paced, project-driven workflow with shifting priorities
• Initially:
• Opportunity for hybrid flexibility after ramp-up
• Perks include complimentary coffee and a budget-friendly cafeteria

Ideal Candidate

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Adaptable and responsive to changing priorities
• Confident working directly with clients
• Passionate about delivering high-quality design solutions

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

About Actalent

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