Interior Designer

Description:
The Junior Designer will play a vital role as the Principal Designer’s support person. This position will serve as the liaison between the Principal Designer and the other employees of the firm, clients, and vendors. The Junior Designer will be required to attend meetings with the Principal Designer to take notes, prioritize, organize, and execute action items as needed. This position requires the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. The Junior Designer will be required to have an extensive understanding of the interior design firm’s overall operations and current best practices. The Junior
Designer will be required to provide backup support in the Principal Designer’s absence in the form of communication, administration, and coordination with the team.

Position Responsibilities Include:

- General:_
- Work on design projects from the development stage to the installation stage
- Work on interior design projects as a collaborative team member and participate in design meetings to help define strategic goals for clients
- Help maintain material and resource libraries and provide general administrative support as needed (mailing, filing, scanning, sorting)
- Record time daily
- Concept, Design Development, and Specifications:_
- Perform site evaluations and measurements; photograph spaces and inventory
- Conceptualize and create 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD and Revit
- Prepare project budgets with Principal Designer
- Create detailed FF&E schedules and specifications including selections, sourcing, and finishes
- Assist with specifying interior finishes, furniture, and accessories
- Develop design documents including finish boards, finish schedules, and specifications binders
- Product Sourcing, Quoting, and Pricing:_
- Obtain pricing and quotes for material and labor costs; interface with vendors to procure product information and availability
- Prepare proposals and purchase orders for review by Principal Designer
- Purchase product with approval by Principal Designer
- Review product orders from vendor for accuracy
- Product Receiving and Quality Control:_
- Follow-up with vendors on orders and track product estimated completion and shipping dates; update product tracking software
- Manage CFAs and sampling
- Receive, inspect, and check in product upon arrival
- Work with vendors’ customer service to resolve product issues when items do not arrive as expected
- Work with vendors’ customer service to issue return of product as needed
- Client Meetings and Presentations:_
- Develop design presentations
- Create agendas, set up and gather materials for client meetings
- Record meeting minutes and distribute minutes to all parties; record action items in task management software
- Project Management and Communication:_
- Coordinate with contractors, architects, engineers, subcontractors, furniture receivers and installers, and other trade professionals
- Create and manage project timeline schedules
- Communicate with clients on all aspects of design implementation
- Maintain professionalism and provide excellent client experience to represent firm’s image
- Installation:_
- Coordinate installations of furniture, fixtures, accessories, drapery, artwork and other products as required
- Create installation documentation and schedules and prepare design team member with appropriate tools and products needed for installation
- Post-Project Follow-Up:_
- Prepare and provide maintenance binder to client
- Continue to demonstrate client appreciation

Qualifications & Skills:

- Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and dependability
- Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Must be proficient with working knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Word, Adobe Photoshop and

InDesign, AutoCAD, and Revit
- Experience with IVY/Houzz Pro software is preferred
- Manage complex calendars and resolve scheduling conflicts
- Maintain and manage an accurate, up-to-date vendor contact database
- Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
- Handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Resourceful, independent, and enthusiastic team player
- Minimum experience of 2 years is preferred

**Requirements**:

- Full-Time Position (40 hours per week)
- Must be able to pass a background check
- Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, full insurance coverage, and a reliable automobile (this position entails visiting showrooms to obtain samples, dropping off and picking

up samples or other materials at client and vendor locations, field measuring, attendance at client meetings, and other errands)
- Must be comfortable working from the Principal Designer’s home office
- Must be comfortable working with team members and industry partners
- Must have the ability to bend and reach from ground level to 6 feet in height, as well as, push, pull, lift, and carry up to