Interior Designer Job at Nicole Hogarty Designs in Boston

Nicole Hogarty Designs is a boutique, full-service design firm located in the heart of Boston’s South End. We are a well-established firm thoughtfully growing and seeking an experienced Interior Designer to join our team.If you thrive as part of a small, but high-intensity, deeply collaborative, inclusive, and creative team this is the place for you. Everyone in our studio adds value and works together we complete projects concerning some of the most-prized properties around New England.We are actively changing the aesthetic conversation in New England by making new connections between function, beauty, and process. Many of our projects are rooted in the region, but we are quickly expanding our studio presence nationally.Our studio prioritizes client relationships and leads with deep listening and solutions-based problem-solving. We believe that even the smallest of design details—down to the antique brass drawer pulls—impact our clients’ everyday sense of well-being. If the idea of a collaborative, all-hands-on-deck (bakery breaks included!) captures your working style, then we look forward to hearing from you.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Work in tandem with the Principal to develop plans and interior design concepts Work with the Principal to source and select finishes, furnishings, fabrics, lighting & accessories.Act as liaison with clients, contractors, and vendors regarding details of projectCoordinate and produce design documentation and presentation materials.Manage and review schedules, samples, DFAs, and project deliverables.Ensures regular reviews at key design stages with Principal DesignerTravels to the job site, design center, and showrooms as needed. JOB REQUIREMENTSBachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture5+ years of experience in a residential design firm / settingStrong experience in in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Sketchup, and InDesignStrong experience in Microsoft Office Suite and cloud-based file systems (Google Drive, Drop Box, etc.)Knowledge of design process - FF&E, specifications, finish, and material selectionsKnowledge of local and online showrooms, resources, and industry trendsStrong written and verbal communication abilitiesFeel comfortable and confident communicating with vendors/ subs / clientsDetail-oriented and able to prioritize, multi-task and negotiate conflict in an ever-changing environmentHas the ability to manage their workload independently on multiple projects simultaneously, while still working as a team with othersDemonstrated leadership skillsOutstanding problem-solvingMust have a valid MA driver’s license COMPENSATIONCompetitive and based on experiencePaid vacations as well as a paid week off between Christmas and New Year’s DayCompetitive benefits available– 401K savings with match, transportation, and health care contributionsBi-annual performance-based bonusWeekly office perksABOUT OUR COMPANYAs a full-service boutique design firm, Nicole Hogarty Designs regards each project as an artistic collaboration with the client. The groundwork begins with a relationship—one in which Nicole Hogarty grasps not only the architectural and aesthetic demands of a project, but how the client imagines living with ease in a home customized to be entirely in tune with their wellbeing.Nicole serves as both Creative Director and business owner, making intuitive connections between function, beauty, and process. After a series of thoughtful conversations, the project flows into the planning phase. Bespoke materials are sourced, the space is laid out and curated with cabinetry, stonework, tailored furnishings, lighting design, and visual art. Each room has its own mood and function, yet the house tells one special story.For customization and installation, Nicole draws upon an existing network of masterful tradespeople—the extended team. Every project truly takes a village and she and her accomplished studio manage the process both in the office and onsite by implementing creative solutions along the way.Clients can choose to be as closely involved or removed as they like but can trust that even the largest project will be meticulously managed by Nicole along each step of the design journey.