Build Your Dream Team at Design Chicago
Schedule
Wed Oct 08 2025 at 09:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
WorkLife Meetings at THE MART | Chicago, IL
About this Event
Build Your Dream Team at Design Chicago
Join us for a transformative, full-day workshop designed specifically for interior designers ready to grow their firms with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Hosted by the team behind DesignDash (Laura Umansky and Melissa Grove), this experience is designed to help you step out of the day-to-day grind and into the role of visionary leader. Whether you're making your first hire or scaling a team of ten, this workshop gives you the structure, strategy, and support you need to build a thriving design business.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to design your org chart for growth
- When (and who) to hire next
- Salary ranges, team costs, and fee alignment
- How to onboard and manage your team without micromanaging
- How to build a culture of creativity and accountability
What You’ll Walk Away With:
- A draft org + accountability chart for your firm
- Your next job description (we’ll give you all the samples!)
- A salary + fee calculator to protect your margins
- A culture audit + onboarding checklist
- Clarity on your next hire and how to make it happen
You’ll connect with other growth-minded designers, enjoy delicious bites and refreshments, and leave with a renewed sense of purpose—and a plan.
This isn’t fluff. It’s the real work behind running a profitable, sustainable, and joyful design firm.
Don't forget! DesignDash community members enjoy a 25% discount. Check out the community to receive your promo code.
Where is it happening?
WorkLife Meetings at THE MART, 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 2649.00
