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Interior Designer in Sterling Heights

Date Posted: 30 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Design Inspiring Spaces. Shape the Way People Experience Their Environment.

An established, multidisciplinary architecture and design firm is seeking an experienced Interior Designer to join its growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, detail-oriented design professional with 5+ years of commercial interior design experience and a passion for creating functional, innovative, and engaging environments.

The ideal candidate will have experience working on education projects, including K-12 schools and/or higher education facilities, and enjoy collaborating with architects, engineers, clients, and other design professionals throughout the project lifecycle.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and contribute to interior design projects from initial programming and conceptual design through final project delivery.
  • Develop space plans, interior layouts, finish selections, material palettes, and furniture specifications.
  • Collaborate with architectural and engineering teams to ensure cohesive, integrated design solutions.
  • Prepare presentations, renderings, design documents, and construction documentation.
  • Coordinate interior finishes, furnishings, signage, and architectural detailing.
  • Work directly with clients to understand project goals and translate their vision into functional design solutions.
  • Support project coordination, documentation, and quality control.
  • Manage deadlines and deliverables while maintaining a high standard of design excellence.

What We're Looking For

  • Professional degree in Interior Design from an accredited program.
  • 5+ years of professional interior design experience.
  • Commercial interior design experience strongly preferred.
  • Education project experience, including K-12 and/or higher education, highly desirable.
  • Strong understanding of programming, space planning, material selection, architectural detailing, furniture selection, and signage coordination.
  • Proficiency with Revit and other design programs.
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and InDesign, preferred.
  • Strong presentation, communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to independently manage design responsibilities and meet project deadlines.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary: $70,000–$90,000, depending on experience.
  • Performance bonuses.
  • Profit-sharing opportunities.
  • Paid overtime.
  • Hybrid work flexibility.
  • Flexible work hours.
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
  • Company-sponsored events and collaborative team culture.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary design environment where creativity, innovation, and employee development are valued.

You'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, particularly within the education sector, while working alongside talented professionals across architecture, engineering, and interior design.

Interested in Learning More?

If you're an experienced Interior Designer looking for your next opportunity, I'd love to connect!

Reach out for a confidential conversation to learn more about the position, team, compensation, and overall opportunity. Please provide your most up to date resume and portfolio to Abby.deneui@gogpac.com.

All inquiries will be handled confidentially.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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