Interior Designer

Residential Interior Designer | The Ferraro Group

Location: Traverse City, MI (In-Office)

Experience: 1–3 Years

The Role

The Ferraro Group is looking for a Residential Interior Designer to join our Traverse City team. We are a client-focused firm; we don’t push a single signature look, but rather adapt our expertise to our clients' specific styles—from modern waterfront estates to classic Northern Michigan lake cottages.

We need a designer who is technically proficient in AutoCAD and SketchUp and is ready to manage the logistics of a project from the first draft to the final walkthrough.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting & Modeling: Produce accurate floor plans, elevations, and custom millwork drawings in AutoCAD. Build 3D models in SketchUp to communicate design intent to clients.
• Project Management: Use Buildertrend to track project progress, manage schedules, and maintain clear communication with clients and contractors.
• Selection & Sourcing: Identify and specify finishes, fixtures, furniture, and lighting that fit the client's aesthetic and budget.
• Execution: Coordinate with vendors and on-site contractors to ensure designs are implemented correctly.
• Site Work: Conduct site visits for measurements, progress checks, and troubleshooting during construction.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp is required.
• Experience: 1–3 years in a professional residential design setting.
• Local Knowledge: Familiarity with the Northern Michigan residential market and construction standards is a plus.

Work Environment & Benefits

• Schedule: Full-time, 5 days a week in our Traverse City office with site and vendor visits as needed.
• Time Off: 3 weeks of earned vacation the first year.
• PM Software: We utilize Buildertrend for all project management; experience with the platform is a plus, but we will train the right candidate.
• Culture: We maintain a professional yet fun, and collaborative team atmosphere. While we are committed to high-level execution, we value a workplace that feels like a community and avoids unnecessary rigidness.

To Apply: Please send your resume and a portfolio showcasing your AutoCAD and SketchUp work.

Pay: $58,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Location:

• Traverse City, MI 49686 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person