Designer / Sr. Designer

American Society of Interior Designers; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

American Society of Interior Designers is seeking an interior designer to produce design recommendations, develop space solutions, and select products, colors, and finishes for clients.

The role involves measurements, product inventory, client collaboration, and creating installation drawings to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design or architectural studies/interior design or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, 3-D rendering programs and ability to learn new programs.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• At least one year of design layout experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Self-motivated with problem-solving abilities.
• Space planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather information through field measurements and product inventory for clients.
• Develop, design, and create new application ideas.
• Space plan and create accurate product specifications and installation drawings.
• Communicate effectively with external contacts to represent the organization.
• Set realistic client expectations to meet deadlines.
• Assist in developing client standards documents.
• Assist in developing and presenting sales proposals (PowerPoint, 3D renderings).
• Offer creative product options to clients.
• Build cooperative relationships and maintain them.
• Support department workload balance and check other designers' specs.
• Develop and execute goals to complete work.
• Maximize revenue opportunities from design services.
• Record billable time accurately.

Skills

Space planning

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Time management

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in interior design or architectural studies/interior design

Tools

AutoCAD

3-D rendering

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SUMMARY:

Produce creative design recommendations that meet or exceed client expectations. Develop space solutions and recommend products, colors, and finishes for client.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gather information through field measurements, inventory of product for clients, and programming necessary to complete projects accurately.
• Develop, design, and create new application ideas.
• Space plan, develop accurate product specification and application plans, and provide detailed installation drawings for projects.
• Excellent communication with people outside the organization while representing the organization to accomplish the following duties:

Establish realistic expectations with clients to complete deliverables within the expected time frame.

Assist in development of client standards documents.

Assist in the development and presentation of sales proposals – Power point presentations, 3D

renderings, preparing Presentation boards.

Provide creative and knowledgeable product offerings for clients.

• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain those relationships.
• Provide assistance to the department when necessary to balance the department’s workload.
• Checking other designer’s specifications.
• Develop and execute goals and plans to accomplish assigned work.
• Maximize revenue opportunities from design services.
• Accurately record billable time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design or architectural studies/interior design required or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, 3-D rendering programs and ability to learn new programs.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• At least one year of design layout experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and high-pressure environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to come up with solutions to obstacles/problems quickly.
• Space planning skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability work well with various personalities.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail.