Job Description

Lead Interior Designer

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Onsite, four days per week - Kohler, WI

This position will have frequent
interaction with executive leadership and will be responsible for interpreting
and executing on the brand vision while meeting critical project milestones as
both an individual contributor and a project lead.

Opportunity
The Lead Interior Designer is a critical role within Global
Properties & Services. The successful applicant will be responsible for
leading and executing high-end interior design projects that elevate Kohler
Co.’s luxury brand across hospitality, wellness, retail, and residential
environments. This position serves as both a strategic design leader and
hands-on contributor, managing the full project lifecycle, from concept through
execution, while overseeing external partners on complex initiatives and collaborating
with internal stakeholders to deliver design-led, brand-aligned outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Participate
  in all project phases including research, programming, space planning,
  conceptual design, presentations, design development, documentation, and
  project execution for small to mid-sized internal design projects.
• Oversee
  external consultants and contractors in all project phases including
  research, programming, space planning, conceptual design, presentations,
  design development, documentation, and project execution for large or
  complex projects.
• Collaborate
  with design team(s), operations, internal Kohler Co. clients, consultants,
  contractors, fabricators, and other vendors to meet overall project
  objectives with a design-led approach.
• Assist
  with development of project design scope definitions, programming,
  objectives, and functional & aesthetic requirements.
• Develop
  and convey preliminary design concepts through drawings, finish and
  FF&E selections, inspiration imagery, and renderings.
• Produce
  or oversee production of graphic presentations and 2D/3D visualizations to
  demonstrate proposed design concepts for internal clients, executive
  design review presentations, and external design consultants.
• Assist
  with contract quality FF&E selections, cost estimates, specification
  documentations, quotations, budgets, procurement, managing lead times and
  coordinating resources.
• Assist
  in obtaining bids and other supporting documents as well as preparation of
  exhibits for capital expenditure approval documents.
• Assist
  in review and approval of vendor or contractor submittals and RFI’s to
  ensure compliance with design intent and quality requirements.
• Provide
  support and leadership in luxury hospitality and high-end vendor sourcing
  and relationship-building
• Participate
  in design and coordination meetings on assigned projects as needed.
• Consult
  available resources to ensure design solutions meet goals for
  accessibility, sustainability, diversity and inclusion, ergonomics, and
  code/regulatory requirements.
• Participate
  in team and office activities, initiatives, design team mentorship, and
  learning programs.
• Maintain/develop
  important industry vendor relationships through collaboration, trade
  shows, and events.
• Other
  duties as assigned.

Skills/Requirements

• Undergraduate
  degree from an accredited Interior Design, Environmental Design or
  Architectural program.
• Design-led and seasoned creative professional with refined taste and extensive interior design experience in the luxury and lifestyle space.
• Flexible and open to change or uncertainty with an ability to embrace exploration of multiple solutions
• Problem-solver, demonstrating a high level of abstract reasoning and a strong creative design sense.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, committed to relentless follow-up and quality assurance.
• Ability to establish credibility with executive and business leaders and establish/translate design briefs in a compelling and inspiring way.
• 8-10
  years of professional design experience as a design lead or design manager
  in a luxury hospitality or high-end commercial environment.
• Experience
  with oversight and mentorship of design and creative teams
• LEED
  AP and NCIDQ certification, or pursuit of certification, is desirable.
• Active
  membership in ASID, IIDA or IFMA is encouraged.
• Proficient
  in Revit and/or Autocad for 2D and 3D planning, visualization, and
  documentation.
• Proficient
  in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator), MS Office and
  Outlook
• Experience
  with 3D rendering tools such as Sketchup, Vray, Enscape, 3ds Max and AI
  tools preferred
• Strong
  conceptual definition, graphic, design communication, and storytelling
  skills
• Strong
  organization and prioritization skills with the ability to balance
  multiple projects on similar timelines
• End-to-end
  understanding of all phases of the interior design and construction
  process

Must
provide a digital portfolio of work that exhibits a high level of professional
competency and design skill based on experience

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period.
The salary range for this position is $94,350 - $145,350. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.

Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.