LEAD DESIGNER + PROJECT MANAGER

BANDD DESIGN; Tohatchi (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Health benefits package

Bonus and commissions

Team events

Travel opportunities

Job summary

BANDD DESIGN is seeking a Designer + Project Manager to lead residential and commercial interior design projects from concept to completion. You will work closely with the Principal Designer, manage day-to-day project tasks, source materials, and coordinate with vendors while ensuring top-tier client experiences.

You’ll travel to sites and showrooms, mentor a Design Assistant, and contribute to business development as we grow. A fast-paced, detail-driven mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related fields required.
• 2+ years of professional interior design experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Mac apps, G Suite.
• Strong knowledge of furniture, finishes, and materials.
• Ability to manage client relationships and vendors.
• Willingness to travel locally and nationally.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed design plans, mood boards, and FF&E budgets for client projects.
• Generate architectural drawings including floor plans and elevations.
• Source materials and furnishings for design projects.
• Be the day-to-day client-facing contact, as well as a touchpoint for third-party vendors.
• Collect and verify pricing and availability for material items for projects.
• Management and oversight of dedicated Design Assistant.
• Travel locally to job sites, showrooms, and stores; travel nationally to industry markets.
• Business development for the firm as needed.

Skills

Strong spatial understanding

Project management

Client communication

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related fields

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Mac applications

G Suite

Job description

Job Description

Are you a kick-ass interior designer with a killer eye? Are you fast on your feet and love an ever-changing day-to-day schedule? Are you an ambitious, self-starter? Are you obnoxiously detail-oriented? Consider yourself a jack-of-all-trades? Enjoy being around fun people every day? Then you may love working with us.

LEAD DESIGNER

LEAD DESIGNER + PROJECT MANAGER

Job Description

We are a rapidly-growing residential and commercial interior design studio that is looking to add a Designer + Project Manager to our crew! We are a laid-back but very hard-working team that works extremely closely together and strives to provide the utmost client experience. The position involves working on and managing projects from start to finish under the direction of the Principal Designer. This includes day-to-day project management, creating architectural drawings, generating design direction, client management, material sourcing, and coordinating directly with vendors. The position reports to the Principal Designer and will be provided with support from a skilled, full-time Design Assistant. The position includes monthly car + phone stipends, commissions + bonuses based on performance, and has the ability to quickly evolve as we continue to grow.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed design plans, inspiration boards, and FF&E budgets for client projects
• Generate architectural drawings including reflected ceiling floor plans and elevation drawings
• Spec and source materials + furnishings for design projects
• Be the day-to-day client-facing contact, as well as a touchpoint for third-party vendors
• Collect and verify pricing and availability for material items for projects
• Management and oversight of dedicated Design Assistant
• Travel locally to job sites, showrooms, and stores; travel nationally to industry markets (post-Covid)
• Business development for the firm as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related fields
• 2+ years of professional interior design experience
• Extreme Proficiency in AutoCAD, Sketchup, Mac applications, G Suite
• High knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications
• High knowledge of design requirements, construction methods, and materials for multiple types of interior environments.
• High knowledge of vendors and to-the-trade business partners
• Strength and experience consulting directly with clients
• Confidence to communicate your ideas clearly and openly
• Quick on your feet with high proficiency for learning new applications
• Strong spatial understanding and awareness for floor planning and remodeling
• Self-starter and a quick learner with the ability to delegate as needed
• Amenable and understanding of client needs
• Great ability to multitask and work independently as well as with others
• Always one step ahead of everyone else
• Highly self-motivated and amped to grow professionally and personally
• Reliable car and willing to travel on occasion
• Ability to help haul items as needed
• Must be based in Austin, TX area and able to travel to our office in Westlake (based on current Covid in-office policies)
• Easy-going and drama-free

Bonus

• You have your own Mac computer to use for work
• You are proficient in generating 3D renderings
• You have a working knowledge of Softwares such as Ivy and Canva

Perks

• Unlimited PTO
• Support for personal + professional development
• Opportunities for a health benefit package
• Ample bonus and commission plan
• Team events such as happy hours, lunches, and travel
• Being around all-around awesome people on a daily basis