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Description

About us: 

We are inspired Placemakers who enhance the built environment with a focus on brand and culture. Across multiple studios, Elements provides a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for the interior built environment. We combine our interiors expertise with construction capability and the collaborative, cross-functional process of human-centered design. This holistic approach to the built environment creates a seamless experience and exceptional results for our clients.  

This position is with our studio, Slate: A premier commercial Steelcase furniture dealer. We are a dynamic, high-performing team that thrives in a collaborative environment, committed to crafting inviting and memorable spaces that reflect our clients' visions and foster long-term customer loyalty. We celebrate creativity and innovation, ensuring that every project not only meets but exceeds expectations. 

Elements Core Values:   

we before me | stay curious | know your impact | bring it | own your craft | enjoy the ride 

About the role: 

As a Senior Designer in our Slate studio, you will lead the development of thoughtful, functional, and visually compelling commercial furniture environments that align with client goals, manufacturer standards, and user experience. This is a strategic, client-facing role where you will guide projects from concept through completion, partnering closely with clients, sales, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes that meet budget and timeline expectations. You will combine creative direction with technical expertise, developing space plans and leading detailed furniture specification while producing accurate installation documentation across a variety of project types. As a senior member of the design team, you will also mentor junior designers and help uphold a high standard of design quality, specification accuracy, and collaboration across projects. 

This position is open in both our Denver and Fort Collins office locations.   

What you'll do: 

• Partner with clients, account executives, and internal teams to understand project goals, spatial requirements, and brand standards.  
• Develop creative and efficient space plans using CET Designer (Configura), AutoCAD, and manufacturer planning tools. 
• Lead detailed furniture specification, including systems, ancillary products, finishes, and materials, ensuring alignment with design intent, budgets, and manufacturer standards. 
• Select and source materials, finishes, furnishings, and product solutions that support project goals and user experience. 
• Prepare and maintain accurate design documentation, including drawings, specifications, renderings, and installation packages. 
• Coordinate with vendors, manufacturers, architects, contractors, and internal teams to gather samples, pricing, technical information, and ensure design feasibility and compliance with codes, ADA, and ergonomic standards. 
• Present design concepts and solutions to clients and stakeholders, incorporating feedback to refine project outcomes. 
• Mentor junior designers by providing guidance, feedback, and professional development support. 
• Stay current on products, materials, and industry trends to strengthen design solutions and studio capabilities. 

Requirements

Who you are: 

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience; certifications are a plus. 
• 7+ years of professional design experience, ideally within commercial interiors, contract furniture, or construction-related projects. 
• Demonstrated experience specifying commercial furniture systems, preferably with Steelcase or other industry-leading manufacturers. 
• Strong proficiency with design and visualization software, including CET Designer (Configura), AutoCAD, and SketchUp, along with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint, to support project coordination. 
• A track record of producing high-quality design deliverables, including space plans, 3D renderings, specifications, and installation documentation, with strong attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Deep knowledge of furniture systems, interior design principles, materials, finishes, and emerging industry trends, with the creativity and design-thinking skills to solve complex challenges. 
• Natural leadership and mentorship abilities, with experience providing guidance and professional development to junior designers while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture. 
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while managing multiple complex projects, timelines, and budgets with organization, adaptability, and precision. 
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly and confidently convey design ideas to clients, stakeholders, and internal teams. 

We'd love to see your work. Please include a portfolio of relevant interior design projects with your application. 

Work Environment: 

While we support a flexible work environment, this role is based in either Fort Collins, CO or Denver, CO and requires regular in-office presence. Ideal candidates will enjoy and thrive in a primarily in-person, collaborative team environment. In-office presence is required within the first 90 days of employment.  

Regular local travel throughout Colorado is expected for client meetings and project support, along with occasional domestic travel for manufacturer events, customer meetings, and industry conferences. 

Compensation:  

$65,000 - $85,000 per year  

Our Benefits:  

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance 
• Flexible Paid Time Off  
• Retirement Plans  
• Profit Sharing  
• Office Parking  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  
• Paid Parental Leave  
• Paid Family Medical Leave  
• Career Development and Advancement: We offer ongoing training, mentoring, and clear, defined paths for promotion to support your long-term career growth with us. 

EEO Statement 

Workplace Elements provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.