Designer

Country: USA

State: Michigan

City: Grand Rapids

Office Location: 901 44th Street SE - - - Grand Rapids -Michigan -

Date posted: 08-May-2026

Business Function: Architecture & Design

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

• Offering competitive wages and benefits, that support your life both in and out of work
• Providing a flexible hybrid work schedule, meaning we expect the office to be your primary place of work, balanced with choice and control.
• Creating continuous learning opportunities to help you grow and upskill.
• Fostering a culture of inclusion where employees feel seen, heard and valued - and living it out every day.
• Empowering you to make a meaningful impact on people and the planet through your work and Steelcase's ongoing commitment.

• Leading and supporting end-to-end design projects across all phases, including programming, concept development, design development, documentation, and installation support.
• Translating business goals, user needs, and project constraints into clear spatial concepts, layouts, and design narratives for internal and external audiences.
• Applying strong design fundamentals and growing technical knowledge to develop on-brand, functional, and visually compelling interior environments.
• Collaborating with cross-functional internal partners (Sales, Dealers, Product Marketing, Brand, Operations) and external A&D partners to ensure feasibility, alignment to standards, and successful project execution.
• Managing multiple tasks and small-to-medium project workstreams, proactively communicating progress, risks, and design implications impacting scope, schedule, or budget.
• Balancing design quality with value awareness by proposing solutions that meet functional needs, budget considerations, and project constraints.
• Engaging in continuous learning and studio collaboration by participating in critiques, sharing knowledge, and staying current on workplace trends, portfolio updates, and evolving tools.

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
• 3-6 years of professional experience in interior design, interior architecture, or a related commercial interiors environment.
• Strong design fundamentals, including space planning, composition, color and material application, and presentation development.
• Proven technical understanding of construction, building systems, architectural detailing, acoustics, lighting, and furnishings.
• Portfolio demonstrating the ability to translate user and business needs into clear design concepts, layouts, and presentations.
• Experience leading a main project or key workstream with guidance, coordinating tasks and deliverables across project phases.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to incorporate feedback from cross-functional partners into design solutions.
• Proven knowledge of commercial interiors processes, project phases, and collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Proven foundational knowledge of materials and finishes, with an interest in color, material, and finish (CMF) exploration.
• Demonstrated ability to support an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued.
• Proven awareness of sustainability and wellness considerations and interest in how they influence planning, materials, and product selection.

• Experience working in an A&D consultancy or similar design-focused environment.
• Strong user- and customer-centric mindset, incorporating customer needs into interior planning recommendations.
• Advanced experience with FF&E specification processes, including coordination with IT/AV partners.
• Ability to apply business context-budgets, priorities, and trade-offs-when making and explaining design decisions.
• Experience balancing standard and special product specifications with cost, practicality, and design intent.
• Knowledge of the Steelcase product portfolio or ability to learn it quickly.
• Strong project and time management skills across multiple initiatives.
• Experience or exposure to sustainability certifications (Living Building Challenge, LEED, WELL) and universal or accessible design principles.
• Proficiency in rendering tools and interest in applying AI or emerging tools to enhance design workflows.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or informally supporting peers in a collaborative studio environment.