Senior Interior Designer

Studio Munroe, Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Health, Dental, Vision

401K with profit sharing

Team outings

Professional development stipend

Job summary

Studio Munroe, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Designer to translate the Principal's aesthetic vision into client presentations and project designs.

You will lead the Design Team, supervise Associates and Design Assistants, and collaborate closely with the Studio Director on project management and resourcing. The role requires a degree in Interior Design, at least 7 years of interior design experience including 1+ year in a Senior Designer capacity, and strong communication skills to

Qualifications

• Degree in Interior Design required.
• Minimum 7 years interior design experience, 1+ year as Senior Designer.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience selecting and specifying lighting, furnishings, hardware, finishes.

Responsibilities

• Translate Principal's aesthetic vision into client presentations and designs.
• Lead Design Team and supervise Associates and Assistants.
• Oversee budget and project schedules, vendor coordination, and approvals.
• Collaborate with Studio Director on project management and resourcing.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Team leadership

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

Studio Designer

Job description

Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000, paid semi-monthly (1 st and 15 th )

Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Vacation and holidays, Health, Dental, Vision, 401K plan with profit sharing program, regular team outings, annual professional development stipend.

Position Purpose: This is a full-time, management-level position for an experienced, hands‑on, positive and reliable Designer to work directly with the Principal on all aspects of design and project management. The Senior Designer is expected to translate the Principal's aesthetic vision into client presentations, communicate project design both verbally and visually, and embody the spirit and professionalism of the firm. The Senior Designer will manage the work and professional development of Associate Designers and Design Assistants, and lead the Design Team at large. The Senior Designer will work collaboratively with the Studio Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include but are not limited to:

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Juggle multiple deadlines, project scopes and aesthetics simultaneously.
• Work with the Studio Director to ensure the project management and resourcing of the studio personnel is accurate.
• Manage monthly client Design Time invoicing. Interface with Studio Director to create accurate monthly client invoice packages.
• Oversee accurate and timely Client Order and Purchase Order pricing data in Studio Designer system and manage their distribution.
• Oversee accurate project action item lists using Asana system.

Personnel/Human Resources Responsibilities:

• Efficiently manage Design Associates and Design Assistants on multiple projects; demonstrate strong managerial and communication skills.
• Provide overall design leadership to the Design Team at large.
• Participate in the hiring, training, development and review of all Design Team members.

Business Development:

• Lead photoshoot coordination. Assist Principal with sourcing, styling and onsite facilitation.
• Utilize detailed knowledge of trade resources and vendors.
• Maintain existing, and grow new, vendor contacts and relationships.
• Attend industry events, trade shows and openings.

Client Management:

• Attend client meetings.
• Approve Client Order and vendor Purchase Order paperwork prior to client and vendor submission.
• Submit Client Order design and pricing package to Studio Director for review.
• Oversee project installation scheduling and coordination in collaboration with Studio Director.
• Oversee accurate and within-budget design time hours for self and project team.
• Maintain and grow thoughtful professional relationships with clients and vendors.
• Create solutions and communicate with clients and colleagues in a timely manner and in the spirit of the firm’s mission and values.

Design:

• Research and develop furniture plans, custom furnishing designs, and material schemes that match the client's aesthetic, functional goals, and budget.
• Assist Principal on the design and development of all projects; create drawings, boards, fabric schemes, and any relevant items for client presentations.
• Research and source furniture, lighting, fabrics, wallpapers and interior finishes within project budget and aesthetic.
• Oversee Design Team timely and accurate vendor quote process.
• Create and maintain project budgets.
• Manage item specifications and Construction Schedules with accurate product information for all furniture, plumbing, appliances, lighting and finishes.
• Coordinate vendor and installer site visits, workroom visits, and in‑person meetings to ensure successful project deliverables.
• Ensure the project Picture Book is updated with all item tear sheets, customization notes, specifications and drawings.
• Interface with Studio Director to manage item expediting process (vendor to warehouse) and adhere to project deadlines.
• Work with Design Team to ensure all design hours are within billable quotes.

Qualification Standards:

• Degree in Interior Design.
• Minimum of 7 years interior design experience, 1+ years of experience as a Senior Designer.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including space planning, hand and digital drafting.
• Extensive experience selecting and specifying lighting, furnishings, hardware, floor/window coverings, materials, and finishes.
• Experience with managing purchasing and budgets.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Sketchup, Photoshop, and Studio Designer.
• Can work under pressure, produce deliverables and meet deadlines.
• Experience managing design staff on project teams.
• Current driver's license with access to car.

Physical Demands:

• Most work tasks are performed in a space where the environmental conditions vary widely.
• Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to exert well‑paced ability to reach other departments of the property or other areas on a timely basis.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Must be able to move items weighing in excess of 50 lbs. routinely.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to perform daily tasks.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
• Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate basic design equipment.
• Must be able to work well under pressure managing multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work with potential allergenic properties inherent in various materials.

Note:

No job description of a position can possibly include all duties, which maybe, requested by guest or required by the property. The objective of all positions is to effectively, provide the services personally or to immediately refer requests to the appropriate department manager.