Interior Designer

About Us If you want to have an immediate impact in a growth oriented environment then B. Oliver Designs could be the perfect fit for you. We are passionate about working with our growing list of clients that invite us into their homes to bring their visions to life. B. Oliver Designs is a division of The Spotted Whale which are high-end retail stores that specialize in coastal living decor and home accessories. B. Oliver Designs currently has 5 Jersey Shore retail/design center locations ranging from Manasquan, NJ down to Stone Harbor, NJ in addition to a headquarters/warehouse located in Lakewood. Position Primarily working from our Ocean City and Stone Harbor store design center locations, utilizing your background in interior design, this role will be responsible for sourcing and selecting indoor and outdoor furniture, lighting, rugs, bedding, wall art, wallpaper, custom window treatments, paint and accessories for our design clients. The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work well in a team environment with demonstrated experience in residential space planning, decorating, client management and design software. General Accountabilities • Meet with design clients and prepare follow-up proposals and presentations • Develop space planning concepts and mood boards for design clients • Selection of furniture, wallpaper, custom window treatments, paint, floor covering, lighting, bedding & home accessories for design clients • Establishing availability of merchandise and lead time with vendors • Manage the schedules of design projects and client installations with in-house delivery team • Manage client expectations and foster open communication along with clear budget guidelines • Travel to client sites, retail/design center and HQ/warehouse as needed; must be comfortable working in a retail/design center showroom environment • Track design project work and billing using project tracking application • Ability to work occasional evenings/weekends to accommodate client appointments, special retail events, and project deadlines • Working with manufacturers and meeting with reps Job Qualifications • Must have 5+ years professional interior design work experience with a design firm or independent design studio • Experience using AutoCAD (preferred but not required), or other floor plan rendering programs • Work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced, project-to-project environment • Ability to communicate articulately along with excellent customer service skills • Ability to work independently with high-end clients • Highly organized with strong project and time management skills • Enjoy working in a professional team environment with the ability to collaborate on projects • Must be willing to travel to all retail design centers and client locations as needed Skills • Excellence in interior design principles and practices • Knowledge of suppliers and manufacturers commonly used in residential interior design work • Excellent verbal and written communication, with ability to convey concepts and ideas clearly • Excellent organizational skills and outstanding attention to detail • Manage multiple projects simultaneously on a daily basis • Project Management for both small and full scope projects • Previous retail sales experience in a furniture or home decor environment a plus Compensation and Benefits - Salary commensurate with experience level. - Commissions Job Type: Full-time Salary: From $50,000.00 per year Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • 401K/company matching • Paid time off Supplemental pay types: • Commission pay Work Location: On the road Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $50,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off Work Location: On the road