Interior Designer and Minneapolis Location Director

Company: Cushing Terrell
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: April 25, 2025

Job Description:

Join us to design places that make a differenceAs a Cushing Terrell team member, you will create built environments that push the boundaries of cutting-edge design and contribute to thriving communities. You will join a multidisciplinary team of talented engineers, architects, designers, planners, and business professionals who work across 17 office locations and remotely throughout the United States. Our vision is to shape a new world using knowledge and creativity to educate, enlighten, delight, unite, preserve, sustain, and forever improve.Qualifications you will bring to the table:

• Bachelor's Degree from CIDA accredited university
• 15 years of design experience in the Interior Design profession
• Interior Design Licensure (NCIDQ or State) or working towards licensure, LEED accredited is a plus
• Experience supporting new business development initiatives
• Knowledge of seeking and developing RFP responses, fee proposals and staffing with Vertical Markets
• Previous experience working with local ASIDA or IIDA chapters, chamber of commerce, rotary and other business organizations
• Understanding of financial plans to include; budgets, lease, events etc.
• Ability to support many different vertical markets, team members, leaders and initiatives all at onceAs a Team Member at Cushing Terrell, you will:
  • Lead project design from inception to completion
  • Mentor and guide entry level designers through all phases of projects, from pursuit to completion.
  • Collaboratively work with our integrated engineering teams on a variety of project types with varying scales and budgets
  • Initiate, maintain, and develop relationships with day to day clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers on a number of projects
  • Constructively question and develop concepts, responding effectively, using your own initiative to analyze options and priorities
  • Work collaboratively with the project team to maintain the integrity of a design concept as the project develops
  • Be inquisitive, reliable, and adaptable
  • Communicate complex ideas simply and passionately
  • Should have excellent graphic communication skills and ability to perform analyses of design, planning, and occupancy studies and limited design layouts
  • Create plausible conceptual or detailed solutions that delight our clients and respond to all of their priorities including budget and schedule
  • Anticipate and deal appropriately with changing circumstances
  • Be motivated and self-reliant, maintaining collaborative working relationships and assisting with the development of emerging professionals
  • Organize and lead meetings involving internal & external clients/partners related to design projects.
  • Be responsible for the quality of work created in the office, with which we will continue to build our company's reputation on, achievement of profitability, and maintaining staff that are engaged and satisfied
  • Be the face of the office and or region to potential clients and organizations
  • Strategically identify and support local initiatives aligned with firm's goals in sustainability, research, social responsibility, and diversity
  • Understand regional priorities, needs, and opportunities to ensure appropriate staffing workloads and business engagement at the local and regional level
  • Provide support to studio leaders in mentoring team members, conducting performance reviews, and handling employee relations and engagement
  • Clearly communicate Cushing Terrell's goals and abilities to potential clients and organizations
  • Lead and coordinate New Business Development activities in the area in conjunction with Business Development Team
  • Seek and develop RFP responses, fee proposals, and staffing in conjunction with Vertical Market Leaders
  • Develop and oversee the management of the office financial plan and budgets up to and including: Leases, supplies, events, meetings, marketing, and communications
  • Support Cultural Ambassadors by modeling Cushing Terrell's values and culture both internally and within the community*The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach.Your payThe salary for this position is based on the location/s posted. If you are a candidate living outside of (this region/these regions), we still encourage you to apply as salary ranges may differ across states/cities/job markets.
    • Expected Range*: $85,000 to $125,000
    • The position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus*The actual salary offered for the role will be determined based on various factors including but not limited to; years of experience, certifications, location, level of job-related knowledge, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law).Why Cushing Terrell?Cushing Terrell offers excellent, competitive employee benefits; please view our Employee benefits guide for more information.EquityCushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, age, color, religious creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, military status or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.If you need assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with us, please call 406.248.7455. We will review requests for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. If you are having difficulty applying through an external website, please visit .We look forward to hearing from you!
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