Meet Your Designers
JAMIE LEONARD
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Jamie Leonard holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior & Environmental Design from Illinois State University and began her career in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in high-end residential design through an apprenticeship with a classically trained architect. Over the course of 12 years in residential design, Jamie honed her expertise in creating elegant, detail-driven spaces, earning recognition and awards for her work.
Following her success in residential design, Jamie transitioned into commercial design, where she brought the same dedication, creativity and functionality. Jamie’s work in the commercial sector has also received industry accolades, reflecting her ability to adapt and excel across diverse design disciplines.
Now, Jamie serves as the Creative Director at Rieke Interiors, overseeing all interior design projects from concept to completion. In this role, Jamie lead teams with a vision-driven approach, ensuring each project embodies both aesthetic excellence and practical innovation.
Awards
ASID First Place Award, Green Residential Design, 2007
ASID Award, Residential over 3,000 Sq. Ft., 2008
ASID First Place Award, Kitchen under 300 Sq. Ft., 2009
Trends Top 50 American Kitchens Award, 2013
Chicago Home and Garden, Best Before and After Kitchen, 2014
Illinois State University Academy of Achievement Inductee, 2017
Crain’s Chicago Coolest Office Space Award- Turf, 2019
ASID First Place Award Contract over 10,000 Sq.ft., 2021
ASID First Place Award Kitchen, 2021
Global Future Design Award 2024
ASID 1st Place Unique Spaces
Julie Hartman
COMMERCIAL TEAM LEAD
Introducing Julie Hartman, an accomplished Senior Interior Designer with 20 years of experience in the commercial interior design industry. She received her Bachelors of Interior Design Degree from the Illinois Institute of Art in Schaumburg and began her career learning the furniture side of Rieke Interiors. Since then, Julie has expanded her design skills to create full interior design environments for Commercial Interiors. She loves to collaborate with her clients to bring some fun inspiration and branding into their space as well as keeping up with the latest design trends. Julie is creative and hardworking. She has earned several award wins to show for it. Julie won a World Design Award in 2022 and most recently two ASID Design Excellence Awards for her unique projects in 2024.
Awards
ASID Design Excellence Award – Contract Commercial Interior 3,000-10,000 sf
ASID Design Excellence Award – Contract Commercial Interior Under 3,000 sf
World Design Award Winner 2022
Commercial Interior Built Category
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