Join Our Team

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. 

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 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.