Interior Designer

Payne & Tompkins Design Renovations; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Payne & Tompkins Design Renovations is seeking an Interior Designer focused on kitchen, bath, porch additions, and finished basements. You will create comprehensive interior drawings and manage project documentation, coordinating with the renovation team to meet client needs and aesthetic goals.

The role emphasizes learning Chief Architect, documenting client selections, and maintaining budget while producing industry-standard drawings and elevations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related discipline.
• 1-2 years experience in Kitchen & Bath design and/or construction.
• Ability to learn Chief Architect.
• Plan in place for NCIDQ and CKBD certifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and conduct client design meetings to guide decisions and document selections.
• Make furniture, plumbing, lighting, and material selections to match client requirements while managing budget.
• Create interior drawings from 3D drawings and floor plans and dimensions to industry standards.
• Produce demo, floor, electrical, finish plans, and elevations.
• Attend job site visits to monitor progress and client experience.
• Coordinate photoshoots and contribute to marketing materials.

Skills

Kitchen & Bath design experience

Chief Architect learning

Client design communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related discipline

Job description

Summary

The Interior Designer is primarily responsible for kitchen only, bath only, porch additions, finished basement projects, and other projects as assigned. While keeping budget and constructability in mind, the Interior Designer will create a design the meets the clients needs and aesthetic. Each Interior Designer is responsible for all drawings related to the project.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and conduct efficient and productive client design meetings by guiding the client to make timely, confident decisions on their project. Document selections from client meetings and ensure these are accurate throughout the renovation process.
• Make selections (furniture, plumbing, lighting, and material selections) to meet client requirement and aesthetic while maintaining budget
• Obtain quotes for items such as glass/mirrors, tile, countertops, cabinets, cabinet hardware, plumbing, and lighting
• Create Interior Drawings from 3D drawings and floor plans and dimensions accurately and to industry standards
• Interior Drawings include but are not limited to: Demo Plan, New Floor Plan, Electrical Plan, Finish Plan, and all pertinent Elevations
• Field Measure or draw as-built drawings
• Update interior drawings as needed. Ensure all interior drawings are complete and accurate.
• Attend job site visits to keep a pulse on the project and stay committed to the client experience.
• Communicate with the renovation team on all items related to the project. Serve as an active member of the scrum team and project team. Be an active member of the design team.
• Coordinate photoshoots including scheduling, preparation, staging, day of coordination, and downloading photos to marketing.
• Accurate hour logging for job-related time is being kept daily.
• Other duties as assigned.

Training Opportunities

• Own design for a whole home including but not limited to making all selections (plumbing, hardware, materials, cabinets, lighting), all drawings, and presenting to the client
• Own design for an addition including but not limited to making all selections (plumbing, hardware, materials, cabinets, lighting), all drawings, and presenting to the client
• Own design for a furniture client including but not limited to making all selections, materials, floorplans, and presenting to the client

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related discipline
• 1-2 years experience in Kitchen & Bath design and/or construction
• Ability to learn Chief Architect
• Demonstrates command & poise of design and generates client confidence in their decision making
• Plan in place for certifications in NCIDQ (National Council of Interior Design Qualification) and CKBD (Certified Kitchen & Bath Designer)