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Sr. Project Designer

Cushman & Wakefield · Milwaukee, WI · Remote available · $63,750–$75,000 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Walk me through a complex interior project you led from first sketch through the start of construction.

What they are checking: Whether they have truly owned the full design process the posting describes, not just parts of it.

Tell me about a design presentation that did not land with the client. What did you change?

What they are checking: How they take feedback and adapt their mood boards and presentations independently.

What would you do

A client loves a furniture line that is over budget and has a long lead time. What do you do?

What they are checking: Command of FF&E vendors and alternatives, plus the ability to steer a client without losing their trust.

How do you balance pushing creative boundaries with what the client can afford and what the building allows?

What they are checking: Whether their creativity stays grounded in budget, schedule and site constraints.

How do you handle conflicting comments from an engineering consultant and the client in the same meeting?

What they are checking: Their ability to coordinate consultants and keep the design moving.

About the work

How do you approach space planning for an office where the client's headcount is uncertain?

What they are checking: Whether they design flexible layouts that hold up as the client's needs change.

When you review a junior designer's construction documents, what are you looking for?

What they are checking: Their quality-review eye for code, coordination and constructability issues before drawings go out.

How do you choose finishes and materials that look good and also hold up in a commercial setting?

What they are checking: Knowledge of durability, maintenance and cost trade-offs in commercial interior materials.

How do you account for acoustics and lighting in an open office design?

What they are checking: Whether they consider how people actually experience a space, not just how it looks on a board.

How do you think about wayfinding when designing a large floor or campus?

What they are checking: Understanding of how layout, signage and visual cues help people move through space.

What CAD, BIM or rendering tools do you use, and how do you decide which to use for each phase?

What they are checking: Fluency with the tools needed to produce drawings and presentations efficiently.

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The full job description

As published by Cushman & Wakefield.

Job Title Sr. Project Designer Job Description Summary The Sr. Project Designer will develop documents, drawings, and diagrams to meet the requirements and goals of the client. Job Description Job Description Responsibilities • Lead the interior design effort of special or more complex projects. • Support Project Designers in quality review of design deliverables. • Contribute experience to the interior environment with knowledge and skills about space planning, interior building materials and finishes; casework, furniture, furnishings, and equipment; lighting; acoustics; wayfinding; ergonomics and anthropometrics; and human environmental behavior. • Execute full design process, from initial sketch through start of construction • Work independently or with minor oversight to perform assignments including, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning and construction documentation • Produce mood, material and design presentations independently or with minimal supervision • Participate in internal and consultant meetings • Provide extensive and rapid fire knowledge of FF&E vendors and resources to the team • Be wildly creative and push the boundaries! Qualifications • At least four (4) years of design experience within the commercial real estate market • Preferred Bachelor’s degree from an CIDA accredited institution in a related discipline or field of study (i.e. Architecture, --Interior Design, Corporate Real Estate, Facilities, Project or Construction Management, etc.) required, OR Bachelor’s degree in Other Major than above plus Interior Design Certification, Degree or Diploma. • Space planning experience using Revit • Excellent time management, communication, collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, in addition to the ability to work independently • Excellent time management, communication, organizational, and collaboration skills • Skills coordinating Audio Visual and other specialty consultants • Understand, document, and confirm the client’s and stakeholders’ goals and objectives, including design outcomes, space needs, project budget, and needs for specific or measurable outcomes. • Data Collection: Collect data from client and stakeholders by engaging in programming, surveys, focus groups, charrette exercises, and benchmarking to maximize design outcomes and occupant satisfaction Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $ 63,750.00 - $75,000.00 Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us. INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

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