INTERIOR DESIGNER – HIGH END INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM

Are you an experienced Interior Designer passionate about high end residential Interior or Hospitality Design? Do you enjoy a fast paced, dynamic environment and have a keen eye for style?

You are creative, organized, love being a member of a team and have a big picture vision. You understand how the pieces fit together to create a stunning finished product. You have a strong knowledge of design, interior architecture, showrooms, drafting, space planning, and custom furniture design.

 DESIGN ASSOCIATE – JOB DUTIES

A successful DESIGN ASSOCIATE is someone hands on who can execute creative designs. You will contribute to all phases of residential interior design from initial design concept to installation.

• Support the Principals and Senior Designers in the implementation residential interior design projects from initial planning through project completion.
• Assist in creating and monitoring project budgets and project schedules
• Prepare floor, space, and furniture plans and elevations in AutoCAD, and produce hand drawings or computer renderings that communicate design intent.
• Prepare and maintain interior design plan documents such as finish schedules, specifications, product/room matrices, templates, schedules, and shop drawings.
• Source furniture, fabrics, fixtures, and finishes in line with client needs and the Principal’s design vision.
• Prepare client presentations and proposals in coordination with senior staff.
• Evaluate and make recommendations regarding project scope, scheduling and budget of projects.
• Work with the Project Coordinator in the tracking and coordination of all reserves, CFA’s, lead times, inspections, deliveries, and installations.Ensure review of CFA’s and merchandise inspection for approval with vendor and client.
• As needed, represent KWD at meetings with clients, architects, contractors and vendors, and organize and attend installations.Relay relevant information to design team.
• Develop long-term relationships with clients, design showrooms and vendors.
• Maintain all project-related information in paper filing systems, electronic folders, and Studio IT.

DESIGN ASSOCIATE- REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• B.A in Interior Design or Interior Architecture or equivalent skill set
• 3+ years of professional Design experience
• Experience successfully completing projects with specified budgets and timelines
• Strong technical knowledge of design genres
• Strong technical knowledge of cabinetry, tile and stone installations, and other fabrications
• Solid skills in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong knowledge of resources: furniture, lighting, custom soft goods, vendors, showrooms, both local and regional, custom furnishings

 DESIGN ASSOCIATE- LIKES TO HAVES

• Ability to create hand drawings
• Experience using SketchUp and Studio IT
• Experience in furniture and product design