Senior Designer

Pembrooke & Ives; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Pembrooke & Ives, a NY-based luxury interior design firm, seeks a Senior Interior Designer with 7+ years of experience to lead the design team through development, production and coordination across projects.

You will mentor staff, manage client meetings, and ensure high-quality deliverables from concept to installation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design or architecture.
• At least 7 years of demonstrated work experience with interior design/architectural firms.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, Photoshop, Illustrator and Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead design team efforts from concept to installation and coordinate with project stakeholders.
• Oversee drawings, mood boards, schedules, and bid documents for project delivery.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in client meetings and presentations.
• Source materials and ensure design aligns with budget and schedule.
• Review consultant drawings, RFIs, and site progress visits.

Skills

Interior design principles

Leadership

Coordination

Client communication

Revit

AutoCAD

Sketch-Up

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Studio Designer

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Sketch-Up

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Studio Designer

Job description

Pembrooke and Ives is looking for a Senior Interior Designer with at least 7 years' experience to work closely with a creative team of Designers, Project Managers and Studio Directors to provide development, production support and co-ordination throughout the project delivery process. A dependable, energetic individual with a “can-do” attitude and exceptional attention to detail, the Senior Designer is responsible for leading the efforts of the Design team to ensure the successful completion of the project.

Duties & Responsibilities

Communication & Coordination

• Coordinates and communicates effectively and appropriately with project stakeholders including other project team members, clients, vendors, building management, consultants, contractors and sub-contractors to convey project information in a timely and accurate manner.
• High level understanding of project deliverables, including the drawing sets, specifications, and schedules issued at each phase.

Project Drawings, Documentation & Deliverables

• Oversees the execution of the decorating/design concept from project implementation to completion in conjunction with Studio Director.
• Oversees the preparation, development and production of concept images and mood boards.
• Oversees the preparation, development and production of project drawings including surveys, conceptual drawings/sketches, floor plans, furniture plans, elevations, electrical plans, reflected ceiling plans, lighting plans, framing plans, sections, millwork drawings and detail drawings in conjunction with Studio Director. Makes corrections as necessary.
• Oversees the production preparation, development and production of 3D models and renderings in conjunction with Studio Director. Makes corrections as necessary.
• Oversees the production preparation, development and production of project documentation including material schedules, finish schedules, fixture schedules, hardware schedules and appliance & equipment schedules in conjunction with Studio Director. Makes corrections as necessary.
• Produces qualified contractors list.
• Reviews and comments on bid documents and project consultant proposals in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Leads the value engineering process to achieve construction budget goals.
• Reviews and comments on consultant drawings, shop drawings and finish samples.
• Responds to RFIs.
• Inspects, observes and documents services provided by contractors and sub-contractors for design intent.
• Oversees the production of final design punch list as required.
• Participate in site visits to review construction progress and mentors’ junior staff in the field.

Meetings & Presentations

• Attends, participates and contributes in meetings with clients, internal project team, contractors, sub-contractors and vendors by preparing agendas, taking meeting notes and preparing meeting minutes.
• Oversees the production of client presentations in conjunction with other project team members and actively lead client meetings.
• Confident and personable presence with clients and able to lead a room and successfully steer challenging meetings.

Sourcing, Selection & Specification

• Sources, selects and specifies project materials, finishes, fixtures, hardware, appliances and equipment as required for the project in accordance with project budget and schedule.

People Leadership

• Acts as mentor by coaching and motivating design teams and individuals; fostering an environment of mutual respect and trust among members of the group as it grows and develops.
• Supports diversity and develops continuing education opportunities (e.g. site visits, lectures, road trips) to expose design staff to influences that will stimulate design creativity and innovation.
• Participates in interviews and recruiting of professional staff.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Possesses knowledge of high-end luxury interior design. Follows and speaks to current industry trends on space, function, materials, finishes, lighting, audio visual, plumbing etc.
• Possesses good time management skills and is able to handle multiple project deadlines and make decisions in a fast-paced environment to take a project from design concept all the way through installation.
• Able to translate client’s program into a plan that is both inventive and functional.
• Highly presentable, intelligent, confident and discreet with an outgoing, upbeat and confident demeanor.
• Goal and detail-oriented with exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Proficient in the use Revit, AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office programs. Studio Designer a plus.
• Possess sophisticated knowledge of interior design principles/practices.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design and/or Architecture.
• At least 7 years of demonstrated work experience with Interior Design and/or Architectural Firms.

Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $135,000.00 (depending on experience) + Performance-Based Bonus

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Match
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave Plans
• Paid Holidays