Junior Interior Designer

MAWD (March and White Design) is a global interior design firm of forward-thinking experts based in London, New York, and Los Angeles, creating spaces for how we live, move, work, and play. Our portfolio of award-winning projects with top architects and clients positions us as leaders in the design industry. Our NY studio is seeking a talented Junior Interior Designer to join a dynamic team in a... fast-growing studio. Education and experience: You must have a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), a BFA in Interior Design, BSc in Interior Design, Bachelor of Architecture or similar, with 1 to 3 years’ post-graduate experience. Role outline: As a junior designer you will be supporting a team of skilled designers and architects, all of whom are led by a senior designer. You are expected to be ‘hands-on’ in your approach whilst using your initiative to complete tasks with a calm natured response. Required skills: • Self-motivated but also a good team member who is able to work quickly and efficiently in an organised manner • ability to create and develop conceptual designs including the ability to use colour and texture • knowledge of PhotoShop, InDesign, AutoCAD, and Sketchup. Enscape is a plus • understanding of FF&E selection (materials, finishes, detailing and scheduling) • self-confident and receptive to constructive feedback and criticism of your work • the skill to visualise concepts and explain them to others • excellent communication skills including verbal, written and visual • exceptional attention to detail • desire to learn and expand design and industry knowledge Responsibilities: • working accurately to a written or verbal brief • developing detailed designs and choosing materials • producing sketches and mood boards • work with design team to produce schematic design presentations through imagery, materials, FF&E and color elevations and visuals • work with drawing team to produce CAD drawings • schedule information accurately and efficiently • assisting the design team to: • update the key suppliers’ spreadsheet with supplier details • arrange samples/new collections • organize supplier meetings, research new products and maintain the sample library research materials & finishes and relevant detailing Goals/targets: • To constantly develop knowledge and skills relevant or applicable to your role • To demonstrate initiative and taking responsibility on projects where applicable • To learn a new skillset with March and White Design above your current level (i.e. sketch-up/AutoCAD, FF&E etc) • To develop your own network in the industry under the MAWD umbrella (introducing new suppliers and contractors) Benefits: • Private Medical Health Cover • Hybrid ‘Work from Home Policy’ • Generous vacation allowance: 15 days’ vacation in addition to usual Public Holidays • 1 extra day vacation for employee’s birthday • 401k Pension • Dental and Vision plans • Extensive personal development plan for all employees Remuneration is dependent on experience