Interior Designer

Karen Kempf Interiors is looking for an experienced Interior Designer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate must have 3+ years of related work experience, preferably with residential home remodels and/or new construction and be able to work within a fast-paced, team environment. If you’re motivated, passionate, highly creative and have the necessary experience, send us your resume! JOB... RESPONSIBILITIES • Develop design concepts and create presentation mood/vision boards for clients • Manage projects from start to finish and ensure a smooth transition of project specifications from designer to builder • Specify FF&E materials and translate them into spreadsheets • Research and source selections at local showrooms and online, including but not limited to furniture, fabric, carpeting, tile, plumbing, appliances, lighting, hardware, countertops, flooring etc. • Create Finish Schedules/Selection Spreadsheets per job that include flooring, tile, countertops,ighting, plumbing, hardware, bath accessories, paint colors, etc. • Source interior accessories and design window treatments (based on project scope) • Create graphics/documentation including furniture plans, tile layouts, cabinetry elevations, outlet placements, and recommended mounting heights for mirrors/light fixtures, utilizing both hand sketching for concepts and digital software (SketchUp and LayOut) for distributable documents • Communicate with vendors and clients via emails/calls (including but not limited to making appointments, gathering information and/or relaying information) • Lead and assist in client design presentations (this may include visiting local showrooms to show client’s selections in person) • Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (power point, excel, word) • Assist in office organization (material library, client folders/bins, archiving old jobs, keeping materials updated and tidy, etc.) • Take detailed notes (during client meetings) • Maintain a detailed hourly time/ task spreadsheet per client (to be filled out during/at end of each day) • Perform administrative tasks (product pricing, estimate writing (Studio Designer) and checking in on current orders regarding furniture ETA’s, setting up furniture deliveries, support to lead designer, etc.) • Make material returns to various local trade vendors (reliable car needed) • Attend job-site walkthroughs to meet with subcontractors and/or client to discuss different design elements and help with questions during a project • Document projects during jobsite visits by taking photographs and videos 18. Experience in Studio Designer, Asana, and Bluebeam Revu is a bonus. Required Qualifications: • Interior Design Degree from a two- or four-year College or University. • At least 3 years of residential interior design experience. • Must be proficient in: SketchUp/LayOut, and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience in Studio Designer, Asana, and Bluebeam Revu is a bonus! To apply for this position, email your resume and portfolio to karen@karenkempf.com (Please include SketchUp drawings examples in portfolio