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Kahler Slater · 2 days ago

Senior Interior Designer

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Kahler Slater is a design-driven firm where creativity meets strategy, seeking a Senior Interior Designer with expertise in Hospitality. The role involves driving design intent, mentoring junior designers, and building lasting client relationships while fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration.

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Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Lorraine Kasznia, AIA

Responsibilities

Drive design intent through every phase of the project

Bring deep experience in Hospitality, proven experience working with independent and major brands of lifestyle or full-service hotels. Blend design and operational knowledge to bring F&B concepts to life

Translate vision into reality—concept development, hand sketching, material curation, and FF&E expertise

Deliver compelling presentations that captivate clients and communicate design excellence

Collaborate with other design leaders and infuse hospitality themes into workplace and residential living amenity spaces

Set the tone for creativity and collaboration across offices

Mentor the junior designers that support you, fostering growth and innovation

Champion a culture of experimentation and problem-solving

Build lasting client relationships and represent Kahler Slater with confidence

Support marketing efforts, interviews, and networking opportunities

Lead client meetings and present design concepts with clarity and impact