Senior Interior Designer

KBG Design Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KBG Design Inc. in Almaden Valley, CA, seeks a Senior Interior Designer to lead design projects from concept to completion, collaborating with the Principal on firm initiatives.

You will guide client communications, mentor the design team, and ensure cohesive, functional spaces that stand the test of time on high-end residential projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of interior design experience, focused on high-end residential projects.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or related field.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or VectorWorks is a plus.
• Knowledge of Studio Designer is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams through the life of each project, coordinating internal and external activities.
• Develop and document design concepts, space planning, and interior detailing.
• Communicate with clients to understand needs and lead them through the design process.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Team leadership

Quality control

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Interior Design / Interior Architecture / Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

VectorWorks

Studio Designer

Job description

At KBG Design Inc., we provide our Clients with full-service architectural interior design. We are located in the beautiful area of Almaden Valley in the South Bay Area. We are in the business of transforming our Client's homes from concept to completion, and everything in-between. Whether it is a new build or a large-scale renovation, our team of talented designers have the skillset to create cohesive and functional spaces with livable, effortless style that stand the test of time. We love what we do and pride ourselves on finding great team members to join in on our Clients amazing projects.

KBG CORE VALUES

KBG Design Inc.’s success is rooted in our five core values. As a new member of the team, we are looking for you to adopt and exemplify these values yourself:

• KNOW OUR CLIENTS . We provide solutions deeply rooted back to how well we know our clients’ lifestyle.
• OBSESS OVER DETAILS . We take the time to get each step and detail right to save time fixing mistakes later.
• BUILDRELATIONSHIPS . We earn trust by being empathetic, dependable and (brutally) honest with our clients, partners and team members.
• ARE PROACTIVE . We look around corners to anticipate project needs and to get ahead of potential issues.
• OWN IT . We step up and take initiative to keep the project moving, and own our misses until we make them right.

YOUR ROLE

In the role of Senior Interior Designer at KBG Design Inc., you will have the opportunity to lead alongside the Principal in both design projects and firm-wide initiatives. You will be able to utilize your passion for design and your innovative problem solving skills to help take the firm to the next level.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Management; lead the design teams (design and architectural) throughout the life of the project, internally and externally (site visit, quality control)
• Design Development; develop and thoroughly document design concepts; architectural planning (layout reconfigurations), space planning, architectural detailing and interior design FF&E
• Client Communication; work closely with our clients to understand their needs, present design solutions, and confidently lead the clients throughout their project
• Technical Expertise; oversee and redline technical drawings, ensuring they meet design specifications, building codes, and our quality drafting standards
• Collaboration; collaborate with architects, engineers, general contractors, and trade partners to ensure seamless execution
• Lead Client meetings from concept, to job site visits, installations and photoshoots
• Quality Control; reviewing and overseeing design presentations and documentation throughout the life of the project
• Team Mentoring; mentor and motivate the design team, continually improving the quality of our work and our Clients’ experience throughout the design process

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of relevant interior design experience; with majority of time spent on high-end residential projects
• Bachelors’ or Masters Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or related field from an accredited school
• Proficient in either AutoCAD, Revit, or VectorWorks a plus
• Working knowledge of Studio Designer a plus??