Senior Interior Designer

kbg design; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k contribution and matching

Paid holidays

Flexible remote work

Year-end bonus

Job summary

KBG Design Inc. is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to lead design projects and firm-wide initiatives from the Principal level.

You will apply your passion for design and problem-solving skills to elevate the firm, coordinating with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver elegant, high-end interiors. You will manage design development, client communications, and production of drawings while mentoring junior staff and ensuring quality across projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant interior design experience; with majority of time spent on high-end residential projects
• Bachelor's or Masters Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or related field from an accredited school
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, or VectorWorks a plus
• Working knowledge of Studio Designer a plus
• Proficient in G-Suite, Mac OS
• Exceptional knowledge of design, FF&E sourcing (showrooms and other design resources), specifications, and ordering process
• Strong leadership and relationship-management skills
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong time management across multiple projects and clients
• Clear communicator and team player, skilled in verbal, written, and visual design communication

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor/Master in Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

VectorWorks

Studio Designer

G-Suite

Mac OS

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.

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS. 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

Proficient in G-Suite, Mac OS

Exceptional knowledge of design, FF&E sourcing (showrooms and other design resources), specifications, and ordering process

Strong leadership and relationship-management skills

Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong time management across multiple projects and clients

Clear communicator and team player, skilled in verbal, written, and visual design communication

BENEFITS

Starting Hourly Rate of $60.00 - $75.00, DOE

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401k contribution and matching

Paid holidays

Potential for flexible remote work as needed

Potential year-end bonus depending on annual financial performance of the firm

Professional Development Stipend

Industry Discounts benefit; for personal use purchase

Fun working environment including and not limited to office luncheons, outings, and team-building events. We work hard, but don’t take ourselves too seriously!