Job Description

Join Our Team as an Interior Designer

Gross Residential, founded in 1916, is a fourth-generation, family-owned company headquartered in North Royalton, Ohio. We specialize in the development, construction, and property management of multifamily communities throughout Northeast Ohio, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a full-time Interior Designer to join our in-house Design & Construction team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design and development of residential communities while working collaboratively with our architects, construction professionals, property management teams, ownership, and industry partners.

Position Summary

Our Interior Designer plays an integral role in establishing and maintaining the aesthetic vision of our communities-from apartment interiors and model suites to amenity spaces, leasing offices, clubhouses, and capital improvement projects across our entire portfolio.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop interior design concepts and selections for new multifamily developments, including apartment homes, common areas, leasing offices, and amenity spaces.
• Collaborate with Construction and Property Management teams on capital improvement projects, including the renovation and replacement of furniture, fixtures, and equipment throughout the portfolio.
• Lead the selection, procurement, and installation of finishes, furnishings, artwork, accessories, and other design elements while maintaining established project budgets and timelines.
• Coordinate deliveries and installations, providing on-site oversight to ensure design quality, consistency, and adherence to project specifications.
• Prepare construction documents, finish schedules, design presentations, material and mood boards, and other project documentation.
• Collaborate with in-house architects, ownership, construction managers, regional property managers, vendors, throughout all phases of a project.
• Conduct field measurements and as-built documentation to verify existing conditions and incorporate field-verified information into construction documents.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, quality, budget, and schedule.
• Stay informed of applicable building, accessibility, and other relevant codes and regulations and incorporate requirements into design and construction documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional interior design experience, preferably within multifamily, or residential design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and/or other 3D modeling, rendering, and presentation software.
• Strong understanding of interior materials, finishes, furnishings, space planning, and construction processes.
• Working knowledge of applicable building and accessibility codes and their impact on design and construction.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to translate design concepts into practical, buildable solutions.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Heath Savings Account with Company contribution
• 401(k)
• Generous paid time off
• Employee housing discount (if applicable)

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Celebrating over a century in business! Gross Residential is a dynamic development, construction, and property management firm with approximately 360 employees across 46 locations throughout Ohio, Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina, and North Carolina. If you are a motivated designer who enjoys creating exceptional living experiences for residents, we encourage you to apply and become part of our growing team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.