Junior Interior Designer: Design & Materials Library Pro

Centerbrook Architects and Planners; Centerbrook (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Centerbrook Architects and Planners in Centerbrook, Connecticut is seeking a Junior Interior Designer to support the Interior Design team from concept through documentation. You will help manage the Interiors Materials Library and assist the Product Resources Librarian with research and library tasks.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and interested in both creative and technical sides of interior design, able to work with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of Revit preferred.
• Proficiency or working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Enscape, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar design software a plus.
• Familiarity with or interest in sustainable design practices and materials.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Resourceful and able to independently research products, materials, and technical information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow tasks through to completion.
• Comfortable communicating professionally with manufacturers, vendors, and product representatives.
• Strong interest in furniture, materials, textiles, finishes, and interior design.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to take ownership of assigned tasks, independently manage ongoing responsibilities and determine next steps, prioritize tasks, and follow through to completion with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day design and project support to the Senior Interior Designer
• Assist with sourcing furniture, fixtures, equipment, materials, finishes, and accessories based on project design direction
• Research products and manufacturers and gather pricing, lead times, specifications, and other project information
• Assist with furniture plans, finish plans, schedules, specifications, and other interior documentation in Revit
• Assist with updating, editing, and maintaining client presentations, finish palettes, furniture presentations, product imagery, and other design materials in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop based on established design direction
• Source, download, organize, and maintain Revit families and other digital product resources for project teams
• Manage the day-to-day organization and upkeep of the Interiors Materials Library, keeping samples, binders, catalogs, and digital resources current, organized, and easily accessible
• Help manage routine vendor correspondence and coordinate with manufacturer representatives regarding library updates, product presentation, and continuing education opportunities for the firm
• Provide support to the Product Resources Librarian with product research, resources, and library related tasks as needed
• Maintain organized project finish, furniture, and product information, both physically and digitally
• Assist with preparation for client meetings, presentations, internal reviews, and installations
• Request and track material samples, product literature, quotes, finish options, and other information from manufacturers and vendors, and follow up with representatives and vendors for outstanding project information

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent research

Project support

Education

Degree in Interior Design or related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Enscape

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

Centerbrook Architects and Planners in Centerbrook, Connecticut is seeking a Junior Interior Designer to support the Interior Design team from concept through documentation. You will help manage the Interiors Materials Library and assist the Product Resources Librarian with research and library tasks.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and interested in both creative and technical sides of interior design, able to work with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities.