Lead Interior Designer

DKOR Interiors; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Sign in Bonus

Medical, Dental, Disability

401(k) Matching

Paid Vacation

Paid Personal Days

Gas Reimbursement

Job summary

A high-end interior design firm in the Town of Florida is seeking an experienced Design Lead with over 7 years in residential and commercial design. The ideal candidate will lead projects, ensuring quality and creativity while mentoring team members. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Sketchup is required, along with strong communication and client relations skills. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including medical, paid vacation, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Residential and Commercial Design.
• Minimum of 3 years leading and mentoring team members.
• Ability to produce complete construction document sets.
• Proficiency in producing complete construction documents.
• Experience in client relations and guiding clients through design processes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project quality, creativity, and delivery.
• Lead all phases of interior design projects.
• Liaise with internal teams, consultants, and vendors.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Strong influencing and negotiation

Project management

Client relations

Graphic and visualization skills

Curiosity and self-motivation

Microsoft Office Suite

Construction Documents

Rendering

Portfolio & References

Education

Interior Design/Interior Architecture Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Sketchup

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

We are a successful, fast moving, high-end interior design practice looking to expand our talented team. We challenge designers with hands on experience that strengthens skills and broadens perspectives. This is an established young firm whose work environment, although fast paced, is friendly, fun, and comprised of passionate and focused individuals.

Customer Service

Customer Service is one of DKOR Interiors core values. Strong communication and relationship skills with designer and client is most important. Whether it’s communicating design on the fly and navigating through tough budget conversations or presenting a design in a professional yet fun matter. Designers are expected to communicate and meet with clients on a weekly basis to maintain that customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the Residential and Commercial Design required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading and mentoring multiple team members for multiple projects.
• Interior Design/Interior Architecture Bachelor's Degree
• Excellent verbal and written Communication and Presentation Skills
• Experience in Client Relations, understanding their needs and style and guiding them through the entire process.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, Microsoft Office Suite Required
• Ability to produce complete construction document sets
• Excellent graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas
• Knowledge and experience managing development of construction documents and jobsites
• Understanding & experience of the full scope of a project.
• Track project time daily and completes projects on schedule and within established budgets.
• Rendering abilities (either hand or computer)
• Has reliable transportation
• Easy going and with an open attitude
• Curiosity, self-motivation, and the ability to work within a team are essential
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Persistent, proactive, and resourceful: VERY IMPORTANT
• A professional attitude is necessary
• Strong influencing, negotiation and communication skills (written, verbal, presentation)
• Portfolio and References required.

Responsibilities

• Design Leads are directly responsible for the Quality, Creativity and Delivery of the projects they are overseeing, along with client and team satisfaction.
• Leads and ensures that all phases of interior design projects are in line with project schedule and clients’ expectations (includes conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documents, vendor follow ups, pricing requests, etc.)
• Support discussions with clients to determine criteria guiding interior design, including budgets, preferences, etc. for interior design projects
• Lead and coordinate specifications for materials, finishes, lighting, flooring, furniture, fixtures and equipment, as needed
• Liaise with internal teams, external consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure effective project coordination and communication
• Jobsite visits, site surveys, and installation supervision
• Client Design Presentations
• Client Budget Meetings
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize tasks efficiently while leading multiple team members and projects

Benefits

• A competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Sign in Bonus.
• Medical, Dental, Disability – Effective Immediately
• 401(k) Matching – After 1st year.
• Paid Vacation
• 3 Paid Personal Days
• Gas Reimbursement