Commercial Interior Designer - Furniture Specification & Procurement at DESIGN+BUILD Portland, OR

Commercial Interior Designer - Furniture Specification & Procurement job at DESIGN+BUILD. Portland, OR. DESIGN+BUILD is a Portland- and Seattle- based commercial workspace design and construction team driven by the belief that great design changes how people live and work. We’re a group of creatives, strategists, and project managers who challenge the status quo and care deeply about craft, collaboration, and impact. While our team is rooted in the Pacific Northwest, our projects span the country—giving us the opportunity to create meaningful spaces for organizations of all kinds. From big-picture strategy through final build, we work seamlessly to deliver thoughtful, people-centered environments. We are looking for a talented Interior Designer with deep knowledge of contract & systems furniture to support our growing project work. If you're passionate about purposeful design and ready to grow with a team that’s pushing the industry forward, we’d love to connect. About the Role As an Interior Designer on our team, you'll play a key role in providing the selection, specification, and procurement of furniture pieces for projects. You'll collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop furniture plans that meet budget, brand, and functional requirements—bringing spaces to life with thoughtful, efficient furnishings. Responsibilities Develop space plans and detailed furniture layouts for commercial environments Select and specify systems furniture, casegoods, seating, and ancillary pieces Produce accurate specifications using tools such as CET Designer Prepare client-facing presentations, finish palettes, and typicals Collaborate with manufacturers and vendors to price and quote solutions Track orders, manage changes, and support installation coordination and punch lists Serve as a design and product resource throughout the project lifecycle Travel to job sites locally and across the country for site walks & installations Qualifications Degree in Interior Design or a related field 2+ years of experience in commercial furniture planning and specification (dealership or A&D firm) Proficiency in CET Designer, Revit, Microsoft Suite, & Adobe Creative Cloud (required) Familiarity with systems furniture specification & pricing Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset What We Offer A collaborative, design-forward team that values creativity, curiosity, and initiative Opportunities to work on diverse, high-impact projects across the country A culture that supports learning, growth, and cross-disciplinary exploration Work/life balance & flexibility, including hybrid work Competitive compensation and benefits A beautiful, open studio in Portland The chance to help shape spaces that empower people to do their best work