Interior Designer - Collaborative Environment

Job Summary:

The Designer is a key member of the Client team, interacting with prospects / clients from the early phases of the sales cycle through completion of construction. The Designer is responsible for working with prospects / clients to understand their needs and to draw out their ideal vision for their homes, translating their ideas into a set of design drawings and material list. The design should ensure that the finished space has the look, feel, flow, and functionality clients are looking for. Often the design process requires drawing out information the client does not know how to articulate and giving the client multiple options for their spaces.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Sales team to represent the company to prospects

• Lead information gathering meetings with clients to understand how they plan to use their spaces and their design preferences

• Convert client needs and ideas into design concepts and drawings, gaining final client approval for design

• Select appropriate materials, finishes, fixtures, and accessories for client projects, creating a material procurement list for construction teams based on design

• Coordinate with architects, vendors, subcontractors, and the construction team throughout project

• Communicate with the construction team to ensure that the final space matches design

• Stay current on design and other trends affecting prospects and clients

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture or equivalent experience

• At least three years' experience doing residential design with direct customer contact

• Knowledge of local building codes

• Understanding of building science and construction practices

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills

• Detail oriented

• Excellent time management

• Great interpersonal skills to work with a wide range of people, including prospects, clients, sales team members, construction team members

• Experience with construction management software

• Proficient in design software

• Thorough knowledge of color theory and space planning

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Life insurance

• Paid time off