Project Designer - Interior Designer

Project Designer – Interior Designer Our client, a well-known, established, and innovative residential design-build company and they are growing. If you are a highly motivated Interior Designer looking for a close-knit, fun-loving, highly skilled, and hard-working team. Our client has been in business for over 40 years and has a solid reputation with a large following of repeat clients. We believe employees come first and that by taking care of our employees, they will, in turn, take care of our clients. This position will report to the Design Manager and Owners and work typically Monday through Friday. This role is salaried and located in the Fremont area. If this sounds like a fit for you, we look forward to talking with you. Responsibilities Overview: • Responsible for all stages of assigned projects including preliminary design, design development and handoff to production staff. • Research and specify items and materials as necessary to meet the varying needs of each unique project. • Conduct initial client interviews and document client’s design goals, hopes and dreams and develop the scope of work and import before photos for new projects. • Ensure that the home is accurately measured and photographed for documentation of existing conditions. • Produce as built drawings, create imaginative and practical design solutions and prepare floor plans (sketching and/or CAD) and elevation drawings for preliminary client meetings. • Review designs with Design Manager, Production Manager and Estimator for construction feasibility and cost implications before presenting preliminary drawings. • Refine and hone the preliminary plan and give the Project Manager and Estimator drawings for obtaining a preliminary estimate. • Design cabinet layouts and elevations and review with client. Upon cabinet design completion review layout designs to check for completeness of order. Process orders, document ordering and keep production staff informed of timelines. • Develop working drawings including electrical and mechanical plans, window and door schedules. • Create or work with CAD designer to created 3D architectural features accurately representing existing and new design plans and create color renderings of designs as necessary. Perform or assist 3D animation walkthroughs of design plans with client and make changes as requested by client. • Create specifications with oversight from Design Manager. Implement drawing changes and update specifications as necessary. • Recommend finishes, fixtures, materials, appliances and other miscellaneous items unique to each job and assist the client in shopping at showrooms if necessary for assigned projects as well as other clients. • Prepare contract drawings for Design Manager, Production Manager and Estimator to finalize the Construction agreement • Prepare permit paperwork, documents and drawings to obtain permit. • Visit job sites when necessary to resolve design issues as required. • Visit job sites when necessary to resolve design issues as required. • Design cabinet layouts and order cabinetry from company suppliers. • Create Client and Office Design Books as well as create Production Books as needed. • Maintain current knowledge of design trends, cabinetry trends, building practices and technical applications including design software. • Participate in weekly design review meetings. • Document times spend on client task in 15 minute increments on daily task log. • Conduct yourself in a professional, positive, and courteous manner at all times . • Establish good working relationship with other team members. • Foster positive communications and relationships with clients, vendors and team members. • Keep up to date on industry trends and developments. • Adhere to company policies and procedures. • Actively participate in meetings as requested. • Provide phone back up and participate as a member of the team. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: • Four year degree in design or similar area of study is highly desired. Some coursework and/or years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. • Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience designing residential remodeling, creating floor plans and drawing elevations and perspectives. • Proficient in CAD Drafting; knowledge of ArchiCAD preferred. • Creative imagination and practical understanding of construction. • Hand drawing skills and good “design sense” for space planning and finishes selections. • Good communication skills, personable demeanor and sense of humor. • Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. • Strong knowledge of appropriate English, spelling, grammar, punctuation and word usage and ability to communicate concepts, thoughts and ideas both written and orally to others. • Ability to establish and maintain collaborative, effective working relationships with managers, peers, clients and other employees. • Strong knowledge and understanding of Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite. • Ability to work within deadlines. • Proven track record working with all levels of the organization as well as clients. • Maintain a valid driver’s license and state required insurance. Compensation: • Competitive compensation dependent upon experience with annual reviews • Health care (medical/dental/vision) • Personal Time Off (PTO) • Holidays • Simple IRA plan with match All applicants will be background checked and drug tested. Please respond with your Resume and References. No telephone calls, please. Equal Opportunity Employer • Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. • Do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers • JBCSCRDID01 Job Type: Full-time Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday Experience: • CAD: 1 year (Required) • Blueprint reading: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person