Join Our Team
When you join our team, you're not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a purpose-driven company that’s redefining how people work, live, and thrive.
At Contract Design, we do more than just furnish interiors—we create environments where innovation flourishes, healing takes place, learning takes root, and human connection grows. As the exclusive MillerKnoll dealership serving eastern Washington and northern Idaho, we bring the world’s most iconic design brands to life in the region’s most meaningful spaces. When you join our team, you're not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a purpose-driven company that’s redefining how people work, live, and thrive.
Project Designer
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced design professional to step into a leadership role with a company that values creativity, expertise, and innovation.
As a Project Designer, you'll gain hands-on experience across a range of industries while learning and working with experienced professionals who are committed to your growth.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, CET preferred
- Strong design sensibility with attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
- Enthusiasm for learning, growing, and contributing to a collaborative team
Responsibilities
Design Support & Space Planning
- Assist in the development of space plans, furniture layouts, and product specifications
- Support the selection of finishes, fabrics, and materials for client projects
- Prepare design presentations and sample boards in coordination with the Account Manager
- Produce accurate drawings and documentation using various design platforms and planning guides
Project Coordination & Process Support
- Collaborate closely with Account Managers throughout the project lifecycle
- Review product specifications and documentation for accuracy and completeness
- Help prepare installation drawings and support team handoffs
Communication & Teamwork
- Participate in internal design reviews and project meetings
- Present design concepts to internal teams with clarity and professionalism
- Maintain organized project files and support documentation throughout each project phase
Preferred Attributes
- Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to take initiative
- Curious and eager to gain hands-on experience in the commercial interiors industry
- Organized and dependable with a strong work ethic
- Interest in developing technical skills and design knowledge over time
Position Details
- Location: Spokane, WA
- Full Time: On-Site
- M-F: 8:30a-5:00p
About Contract Design
We are a full-service MillerKnoll dealership serving eastern Washington and northern Idaho. At Contract Design, we create commercial spaces that empower people to work, learn, heal, and thrive. Our expert team delivers end-to-end solutions—from strategy and planning to design, installation, and ongoing support. We proudly represent industry-leading brands like Herman Miller, Knoll, HAY, and Geiger, offering our clients high-performance environments that blend aesthetics, ergonomics, and long-term value.
Business Development
Contract Design seeks a motivated self-starter with Interior Design industry experience, especially in business development. The ideal candidate prioritizes client needs, communicates clearly, builds strong relationships, and creates realistic, client-focused project scopes. Applicants interested in a long-term role will receive priority consideration.
Business Development will:
- Create and support Contract Design’s growth strategy through business development activities.
- Create and maintain strong client business relationships
- Market, promote, and sell all Contract Design products and services
- Coordinate with Account Managers and Gwen to ensure business development activities are progressing as planned and to track their status.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Serve as a resource for Contract Design Spokane business development activities.
- Create and maintain credibility and visibility for Contract Design.
- For our customers and key influencing communities (architects, designers, project managers, developers, etc.), develop and execute a strong business development plan that drives more preference and specification sales, ultimately leading to Contract Design sales, which supports the company’s strategy.
- Develop/nurture key relationships.
- Manage research on prospective clients, partnering teams, market areas, and other relevant topics.
- Initiate contact with client prospects and manage the follow-up.
- Prepare status reports on business development activities: actions, schedules, prospects, events, and a monthly forecast of expected sales volume by account to Gwen monthly.
- Assist Contract Design Marketing in creating proposals, marketing materials, statements of qualifications, and other literature as required.
- Develop strong relationships with the Contract Design team.
- Lead finding and tracking through trade publications and procurement websites.
- Participate as needed in client visits to enhance customer experience.
- Participate in professional organizations, conferences, trade shows, and events as appropriate.
Skills and experience for this role include:
- Demonstrated willingness and experience in selling skills, account penetration, strategic selling, conceptual selling, issues-based selling, consultative selling, as well as the ability to develop/cultivate business opportunities.
- Proven ability to network and build relationships with key A&D, Real Estate, Project Management, Design influencers, and existing customers.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to collaborate and negotiate effectively.
- Innovative, self-starter with self-confidence and ability to represent CD in a professional and ethical manner, gaining a high level of confidence from a diverse group of highly critical customers.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment at all levels of the organization.
- Proven success in building long-term relationships with customers and partners, as well as establishing relationships at senior decision-making levels within organizations.
- Thorough knowledge of Contract Design’s products, services, and culture, as well as the ability to distinguish Contract Design’s products and services from the competition.
- Ability to travel and perform other job duties as needed.
Business Operations Manager
The Business Operations Manager strengthens the company’s administrative and compliance systems so leadership and project teams can focus on revenue, client service, and growth. The role builds structure across documentation, vendor management, compliance, and office operations, creating clarity, consistency, and an organized infrastructure to support a scaling business.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative & Compliance Infrastructure
• Oversee employment documentation and HR administrative processes
• Manage unemployment filings and employment-related compliance
• Maintain federal and state registrations
• Build and maintain organized, audit-ready documentation systems
• Develop and manage a compliance calendar
Vendor Coordination
• Manage software subscriptions and renewals
• Maintain vendor contracts and documentation
• Coordinate service providers for office and facility needs
Office & Infrastructure Management
• Oversee office and warehouse administrative logistics
• Coordinate recruiting logistics and job postings
• Support execution logistics for company events and initiatives
• Maintain internal documentation standards and filing structure
Administrative Oversight & Follow-Through
• Track internal documentation completeness
• Ensure policies and records are current and organized
• Reduce administrative interruptions to leadership
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative efficiency
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Structured and systems-minded
• Comfortable managing documentation and compliance
• Proactive and capable of working independently
• Calm under pressure
• Interested in long-term operational growth
Experience & Background
• 5+ years in business operations, administrative leadership, or office management
• Experience with compliance documentation and vendor coordination
• Experience in construction, furniture, healthcare, higher education, or project-based
industries are preferred
• Experience working directly with ownership in a growing business is a plus
Growth Opportunity
This role establishes the foundation for scalable internal operations. As the company
continues to grow, there may be an opportunity to expand into broader operational
responsibilities based on performance and organizational needs.
What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months)
• Administrative systems are organized and proactive
• Compliance and documentation are structured and current
• Leadership experiences significantly fewer administrative interruptions
• Vendor and IT coordination are handled independently
• Internal documentation standards are consistent and reliable
What we offer
Base Salary: (DOE)
Benefits per company plan
Profit-based bonus
About Contract Design
At Contract Design, we specialize in creating dynamic, functional, and inspiring workplace
environments. As an authorized MillerKnoll dealership, we offer our clients world-class
furniture solutions, expert space planning, and comprehensive project support, from concept to
installation. Our team is collaborative, client-focused, and passionate about delivering design
solutions that truly make a difference.