Senior Designer

Description:

About us:

We are inspired Placemakers who enhance the built environment with a focus on brand and culture. Across multiple studios, Elements provides a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for the interior built environment. We combine our interiors expertise with construction capability and the collaborative, cross-functional process of human-centered design. This holistic approach to the built environment creates a seamless experience and exceptional results for our clients.

This position is with our studio, Slate: A premier commercial Steelcase furniture dealer. We are a dynamic, high-performing team of designers who thrive in a collaborative environment, committed to crafting inviting and memorable spaces that reflect our clients' visions and foster long-term customer loyalty. We celebrate creativity and innovation, ensuring that every project not only meets but exceeds expectations.

Slate Core Values:

Be Different | Bring It | Elevate | Own Your Craft | Know Your Impact

About the role:

As a Senior Designer working out of our Slate studio in Fort Collins, you will lead the development of thoughtful, functional, and visually compelling commercial furniture environments that align with client goals, manufacturer standards, and user experience. This is a strategic, client-facing role where you will guide projects from concept through completion, partnering closely with clients, sales, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes that meet budget and timeline expectations. You will combine creative direction with technical expertise, developing space plans and leading detailed furniture specification while producing accurate installation documentation across a variety of project types. As a senior member of the design team, you will also mentor junior designers and help uphold a high standard of design quality, specification accuracy, and collaboration across projects.

What you’ll do:

• Partner with clients, account executives, and internal teams to understand project goals, spatial requirements, and brand standards.
• Develop creative and efficient space plans using CET Designer (Configura), AutoCAD, and manufacturer planning tools.
• Lead detailed furniture specification, including systems, ancillary products, finishes, and materials, ensuring alignment with design intent, budgets, and manufacturer standards.
• Select and source materials, finishes, furnishings, and product solutions that support project goals and user experience.
• Prepare and maintain accurate design documentation, including drawings, specifications, renderings, and installation packages.
• Coordinate with vendors, manufacturers, architects, contractors, and internal teams to gather samples, pricing, technical information, and ensure design feasibility and compliance with codes, ADA, and ergonomic standards.
• Present design concepts and solutions to clients and stakeholders, incorporating feedback to refine project outcomes.
• Mentor junior designers by providing guidance, feedback, and professional development support.
• Stay current on products, materials, and industry trends to strengthen design solutions and studio capabilities.

Requirements:

Who you are:

• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field (or have equivalent practical experience); certifications are a plus.
• You bring 7+ years of professional design experience, ideally in commercial interiors, contract furniture, or construction-related projects.
• You have demonstrated experience specifying commercial furniture systems, preferably with Steelcase or other industry-leading manufacturers.
• You are highly skilled with design and visualization software, including CET Designer (Configura), AutoCAD, SketchUp, and are proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) to support project coordination.
• You produce high-quality design deliverables including space plans, 3D renderings, specifications, and installation documentation with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• You have deep knowledge of furniture systems, interior design principles, materials, finishes, and emerging industry trends, applying creativity and design-thinking to solve complex challenges.
• You are a natural leader and mentor, providing guidance and professional development to junior designers while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
• You work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple complex projects, timelines, and budgets with organization, adaptability, and precision.
• You communicate design ideas clearly and confidently, presenting concepts effectively to clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.

Work Environment:

While we support hybrid work, this role is based in Fort Collins, CO and requires regular in-office presence. Ideal candidates will enjoy and thrive in a primarily in-person, collaborative team environment.

Our Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Profit Sharing
• Office Parking
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Career Development and Advancement: We offer ongoing training, mentoring, and clear, defined paths for promotion to support your long-term career growth with us.

EEO Statement

Workplace Elements provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.