Working with the Principal and design team, the Designer acts as administrative and design support on all phases of high-end, residential interior design projects. This position requires knowledge of interior design and a strong ability to organize information, manage time and documentation, and to follow through on assignments under deadline pressure.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS:
- Work with the Principal, Project Manager, and design team on various design and administrative tasks related to all phases of high-end, residential interior design from initial planning through project completion.
- Work with the Project Manager and team to assemble design presentations.
- Gather detailed information and quotes for preparation of accurate design proposals.
- Create and prepare proposals and proposal packages for submission to clients.
- Maintain continual communication with Principal and design team regarding project timelines and orders including the progress of custom orders, timing for fabric selections, workroom inspections, and other project related information.
- Research and supply information to design team for successful creation of project budgets.
- Track and coordinate all reserves, CFA’s, lead times, inspections, deliveries and installations. Schedule review of items for approval with vendor and client.
- Support the design team in the preparation of floor, space and furniture plans and elevations in AutoCAD or ArchiCAD, and the production of hand drawings or computer renderings that communicate design intent.
- Support the design team in the preparation and maintenance of interior design plan documents such as finish schedules, specifications, product/room matrixes, templates, schedules and shop drawings.
- Source furniture, fabrics, fixtures and finishes in line with client needs and the Principal’s design vision.
- Develop long-term relationships with clients, design showrooms, and vendors.
- Maintain all project-related information in paper filing