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# Ancillary Applications Designer

- **Company:** Steelcase, Inc.
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $81,100.0 - $101,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign, Autodesk Revit, Software Engineering
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88172961/1

## About the Role

* -Bachelor's degree in Interior Design.

 * -5+ years of experience in commercial interior design, preferably with a focus on workplace or contract furniture.

 * -Proficiency in design and specification software such as AutoCAD, Revit, or CET Designer.

 * -Possess strong presentation, storytelling, and visual communication skills.

 * -Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, and client-facing environment.

 * -Acumen to influence and guide the design process from concept to specification

 * -Willingness to travel as needed to support client engagements and regional sales efforts, around 20%.
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## Description

Coalesse is seeking a talented and passionate Ancillary Applications Designer to support our field sales representatives and dealers by delivering inspiring and relevant solutions in Chicago. This field-based role is focused on helping win business by proactively positioning Coalesse & Partners, and responding to the unique needs of clients and other influencers. The ideal candidate is a designer with product expertise who can bring a client's vision to life through on-demand and thoughtful concept design and application development.

Working closely with the Ancillary Sales Representatives, this designer will play a key role in building relationships and affinity for our brand with architecture and design (A+D) partners, clients, and the dealer community. This is a highly collaborative, client-facing role that blends creativity, strategic thinking, and technical design skills to differentiate our solutions in the marketplace.

The Coalesse & Partners brand is known for design leadership, craftsmanship, and ability to create inspiring, human-centered environments. As an Ancillary Applications Designer, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse collection of products that elevate workplace experiences and support a wide range of client needs.

What you will be doing:

 * -Translate client vision and workplace insights into compelling ancillary product applications.

 * -Collaborate with Ancillary Sales Representative to develop and present holistic, on-brand design solutions that support strategic sales efforts.

 * -Lead or participate in design charrettes, showroom visits, and informal design sessions with clients, dealers, and A+D firms.

 * -Create drawings, renderings, and specifications using tools such as CET Designer. A background in AutoCAD and Revit is a plus.

 * -Develop narratives and visual storytelling that highlight the value and insight behind our ancillary solutions.

 * -Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high level of design quality and attention to detail.
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