Custer, Inc.

Position: Interior Designer: Create Inspiring, High-Impact Spaces A prominent design firm in Fort Wayne is seeking an Interior Designer to translate client visions into high-performing spaces. You'll work collaboratively to deliver cohesive design solutions while managing multiple projects. Candidates should possess a deep knowledge of design processes and strong communication skills, with a degree in interior design highly preferred. The role requires technical proficiency in software like AutoCAD and involves leading client interactions and design sessions, ensuring the highest standards of creativity and execution. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A premier design firm is seeking an Interior Design Intern to join their collaborative team. This hands-on position offers the chance to contribute to real client projects, develop design skills, and support various phases of project development. The ideal candidate is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design with a strong desire to learn and grow in a professional setting. You'll engage in material sourcing, vendor coordination, and logistics while following the company's best practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A prominent design firm in Fort Wayne is seeking an Interior Designer to translate client visions into high-performing spaces. You'll work collaboratively to deliver cohesive design solutions while managing multiple projects. Candidates should possess a deep knowledge of design processes and strong communication skills, with a degree in interior design highly preferred. The role requires technical proficiency in software like AutoCAD and involves leading client interactions and design sessions, ensuring the highest standards of creativity and execution. #J-18808-Ljbffr

There are many aspects that make a successful project, but someone who truly enjoys their work will be able to elevate their project to an impactful experience. • Someone who strives to be better every day and wants a team that supports that. Innovation in Design • On fire passion for design and creating environments that exceed expectations • Pushes the boundaries of design but also embraces non-creative work • Able to program and visualize an abstract concept and mold it into reality • Applies creative problem-solving skills to a variety of applications, from small workstation reconfigures to large, full interior projects • Demonstrates thoughtful and innovative applications of furniture and finishes • Can think holistically about a space, utilizing a full complement of services from commercial and custom furniture to inclusive interior finish packages • Able to follow a process, yet bold enough to suggest alternate Soft Skills • Able to maintain an optimistic outlook and find the positive, takes a solution-based stance to problem resolution • Excited to mentor and be a resource to young designers • Has a drive for continuous improvement and looks for opportunities to grow personally and professionally • Can generate creative ideas for keeping Custer design relevant and on the leading edge in the design field • Self-starter that wants to get things done, ambitious and driven • Adaptable and open to change • Shows resilience under stress Required Skills • Extensive experience in working within the commercial design industry and furniture specification • Ability to travel between Custer locations, Grand Rapids, Fort Wayne and Kalamazoo as needed • Excellent communication skills, can articulate ideas clearly • Can confidently lead multiple large, complex projects independently and demonstrates a high level of professionalism • Able to stay on task, manage several projects and timelines across multiple projects under strict deadlines • Can confidently engage with clients and present in a passionate, and professional manner • Able to create architectural drawings that clearly state design intent • Comfortable communicating with, and creating drawings for trades coordination • Can create furniture installation drawings and floor plans • Able to identify opportunities that allow growth in project scope and\or overall business • Has exceptional accuracy in specification development and a high level of attention to detail across all areas • Stays ahead of trends based on market research in impactful industries • Basic knowledge of CET, high-level of proficiency preferred • Can work comfortably and efficiently in a range of computer software: SketchUp, AutoCAD, Microsoft platforms and Adobe, Outlook • Has or is committed to pursuing their NCIDQ certification • High level of business acumen and knowledge of professional practices

There are many aspects that make a successful project, but someone who truly enjoys their work will be able to elevate their project to an impactful experience. • Someone who strives to be better every day and wants a team that supports that. Innovation in Design • On fire passion for design and creating environments that exceed expectations • Pushes the boundaries of design but also embraces non-creative work • Able to program and visualize an abstract concept and mold it into reality • Applies creative problem-solving skills to a variety of applications, from small workstation reconfigures to large, full interior projects • Demonstrates thoughtful and innovative applications of furniture and finishes • Can think holistically about a space, utilizing a full complement of services from commercial and custom furniture to inclusive interior finish packages • Able to follow a process, yet bold enough to suggest alternate Soft Skills • Able to maintain an optimistic outlook and find the positive, takes a solution-based stance to problem resolution • Excited to mentor and be a resource to young designers • Has a drive for continuous improvement and looks for opportunities to grow personally and professionally • Can generate creative ideas for keeping Custer design relevant and on the leading edge in the design field • Self-starter that wants to get things done, ambitious and driven • Adaptable and open to change • Shows resilience under stress Required Skills • Extensive experience in working within the commercial design industry and furniture specification • Ability to travel between Custer locations, Grand Rapids, Fort Wayne and Kalamazoo as needed • Excellent communication skills, can articulate ideas clearly • Can confidently lead multiple large, complex projects independently and demonstrates a high level of professionalism • Able to stay on task, manage several projects and timelines across multiple projects under strict deadlines • Can confidently engage with clients and present in a passionate, and professional manner • Able to create architectural drawings that clearly state design intent • Comfortable communicating with, and creating drawings for trades coordination • Can create furniture installation drawings and floor plans • Able to identify opportunities that allow growth in project scope and\or overall business • Has exceptional accuracy in specification development and a high level of attention to detail across all areas • Stays ahead of trends based on market research in impactful industries • Basic knowledge of CET, high-level of proficiency preferred • Can work comfortably and efficiently in a range of computer software: SketchUp, AutoCAD, Microsoft platforms and Adobe, Outlook • Has or is committed to pursuing their NCIDQ certification • High level of business acumen and knowledge of professional practices