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Welcome to the IIDA Southwest Chapter’s Job Postings!

Current Interior Design opportunities in the Southwest are featured below.

POSITION: Account Manager

Posted: June 8, 2026

Type of Employment: Full-Time Hybrid

Location: Maricopa County, AZ (Remote in-person & work from home)

About Company: Surface Resources delivers meaningful value and effortless sustainability as the resource for well-crafted surfaces, forging dependability and versatility to help you create beautiful environments - responsibly.

Position Overview:

We are an independent sales rep agency, backed by a non-stocking Distributor business, seeking persons looking for a long-term, professional account manager position at a company with strong moral values, that prioritizes a positive balance for work/life, physical and emotional well-being with a passion for amplifying the global sustainability movement. This is a remote work, hybrid position backed by a full support team to keep you focused on developing and maintaining your professional network relationships, while brand building on behalf of our companies and the manufacturing partners we represent.

Required Education, Skills & Abilities:

  • 10+ years of professional account manager experience, with a strong working knowledge of ceramic tile, resilient surface materials, installation sundries and installation methods plus a solid, professional network and a successful, existing book of business.

  • Concise, organized verbal and written communication skills with a calm, resilient and upbeat
    professional demeanor.

  • The ability to excel while multi-tasking and adjusting schedules as needed on a daily, weekly, monthly basis.

  • Ability to navigate and fully comprehend professional, construction document sets.

  • Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited Interior Design, Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Construction Management university program.

  • Strong construction administration experience targeted to problem-solving installation issues on job sites or other maintenance-issue related site visits.

  • Must be self-motivated and well disciplined for all aspects of this position requiring independence,
    balanced with a personality that thrives in a virtual team environment.

  • Applicant must be fluent across a full range of Mac devices and the following basic software programs: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Dropbox.

Key Responsibilities:

DAILY/WEEKLY ACTIONS

  • Meet with clients virtually and in person to educate them about Surface Resources' manufacturing partner brands and collections.

  • Networking and marketing to commercial sales channels including: Architects and Designers, Dealers – to include flooring/tile contractors, Design Build firms, Developers, and End Users

  • Active participation in national trade organizations to include committee and/ or board positions. If not serving on the board or committees, regular attendance for events hosted by these organizations is required.

  • Gather details for upcoming projects that will be happening in your market and qualify sales opportunities in your territory - follow up through email, in-person interactions, or text messaging to move each opportunity through the sales pipeline.

  • Provide excellent customer service to all clients through email communications, in person and virtual meetings.

  • Answer all communications (phone calls, texts, emails) in a timely manner.

  • Communicate on a regular, active basis with all SR team members.

  • Forward sample orders to SR Sample Desk unless it is for a reference library – If sample is for a library, fulfill sample request and cc the sample desk.

  • Forward Quote requests for all projects to the SR Fulfillment Desk.

  • Update your contact database regularly as your network develops and connect with them on LinkedIn and other social media channels. Request new contact's permission to add them to the SR weekly flyer list.

  • Scheduling, preparation, execution, and removal of SR tabletop presentations and accredited CEU
    courses.

  • Ordering, receiving, unpacking, organizing and replenishing SR sales tools as needed.

PERIODIC & ANNUAL ACTIONS

  • Full active participation in monthly SR sales team pipeline meeting to review and update all sales
    pipeline workbooks.

  • Attend or exhibit at local, regional, and national tradeshows as determined on an annual basis in
    coordination with SR management.

  • Annual and monthly Sales Forecasting required.

  • Collaborate with Sales Managers from our manufacturing partners for training, in-person sales calls and CEU course presentations.

  • Plan and budget SR marketing events for the upcoming year.

  • Collaborate with SR sales team to update and organize, per existing orderly fashion, marketing contents in the SR Sales Team Dropbox folders.

  • Update Sales contacts at the end of each year.

How to Apply:

Kindly email us your level of interest in this position, detailed qualifications and availability:
info@surfaceresourcesllc.com.

Contact:

info@surfaceresourcesllc.com

POSITION: Design Manager

Posted: May 22, 2026

Type of Employment: Full-Time Position

Location: Phoenix, AZ (In Person)

Company: Elontec

Position Overview:

Elontec is seeking an experienced and dynamic Design Manager to lead our growing workplace interiors team and help shape the future of our company.

We’re looking for someone who not only brings strong commercial interiors experience and technical
expertise, but who also wants to contribute to Elontec’s long-term growth, align with company goals, build relationships within the design community, and collaborate with our Business Development team to continue elevating the Elontec brand.

At Elontec, we create innovative workplace environments that enhance collaboration, productivity, and
employee well-being. We partner with leading manufacturers, clients, architects, and industry professionals to deliver thoughtful and functional workplace solutions — and we’re looking for a leader who wants to grow alongside us.

Required Education, Skills & Abilities:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field

  • Leadership experience within a commercial interiors or workplace design environment preferred

  • Proven ability to manage a design team and oversee multiple projects simultaneously

  • Strong knowledge of commercial furniture products, finishes, materials, and workplace applications

  • Proficiency in CET Designer required; experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite preferred

  • Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and project management skills

  • Experience collaborating with architects, engineers, preconstruction teams, and external project partners

  • NCIDQ certification or equivalent preferred

  • Passion for mentorship, relationship-building, and contributing to company growth and culture

  • Benefits include:

    • 401(k) + company matching

    • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

    • Paid time off

    • Bonus opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of workplace design projects from concept through completion

  • Oversee and mentor the design team while fostering a collaborative and creative culture

  • Develop innovative space plans, layouts, and furniture specifications based on client needs and industry best practices

  • Review and approve design presentations, drawings, specifications, and overall project design direction

  • Ensure designs align with client requirements, ADA guidelines, building codes, ergonomic standards, and company quality standards

  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining timelines, budgets, and exceptional project quality

  • Collaborate with sales teams, project managers, architects, engineers, preconstruction teams, and
    manufacturer partners to ensure seamless project execution

  • Participate in client presentations, project meetings, and internal team meetings

  • Actively participate in the Interior Design community through networking events, industry organizations such as IIDA, and other professional engagement opportunities, including occasional after-hours and weekend events

  • Stay current on workplace trends, emerging technologies, and commercial furniture innovations

  • Help establish and maintain design standards, processes, and best practices across the team

How to Apply:

If you’re passionate about workplace design, leadership, industry involvement, and helping build a growing company with an incredible team culture — we’d love to hear from you.


Apply today by submitting your resume and portfolio to Nate Perry at nperry@elontec.com

Contact:

nperry@elontec.com

POSITION: Interior Designer

Posted: May 19, 2026

Type of Employment: Full-Time, 5 days a week, in-person

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

About Company: Raegan Ford Design is a rapidly growing, nationally recognized interior design firm specializing in high-end residential and Greek housing projects. Known for our elevated aesthetic and large-scale installations across the country, we design spaces that are both highly functional and visually impactful.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an Interior Designer with a strong focus in FF&E design and curation—someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their work, and is energized by seeing projects from concept to installation.

This role is ideal for a designer who is both creative and execution-driven, with the ability to balance design vision, technical documentation, and project coordination.

Required Education, Skills & Abilities:

  • 3+ years of interior design experience, with a strong emphasis on FF&E

  • Proven experience developing furniture packages, sourcing, and specifications

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD (speed and accuracy are essential)

  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office

  • Degree from an accredited Interior Design program

  • Strong communication skills—both written and verbal

  • Occasional travel required (approximately 4–6 projects per year for installations)

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously

  • Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality

  • A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a strong sense of accountability

  • Benefits include:

    • Dental insurance

    • Health insurance

    • Life insurance

    • Paid time off

    • Vision insurance

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development of FF&E concepts, selections, and cohesive design narratives across multiple projects

  • Translate design intent into detailed furniture packages aligned with budgets, timelines, and client
    expectations

  • Produce floor plans and elevations in AutoCAD to support space planning and design execution

  • Prepare and manage FF&E specifications, proposals, and vendor coordination with a high level of accuracy

  • Collaborate closely with Project Managers and Procurement to ensure seamless execution from design through installation

  • Participate in and contribute to client presentations, clearly communicating design intent and selections

  • Support and attend project installations, ensuring the final outcome aligns with the design vision

  • Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to support sourcing, pricing, and lead time management

  • Take ownership of deadlines, proactively problem-solve, and maintain momentum across multiple active projects

How to Apply:

Email resume to Victoria Knutson at contact below or apply directly through Indeed.com here:
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=939d47f6d8e6ba04

Contact:

victoria@raeganford.com

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