Experienced Interior Designer; Residential Remodeling
birmingham, Alabama | May 23
Key Responsibilities - Meet with clients at project locations to understand their goals, style, budget, and project needs - Gather measurements, photos, and information needed to create as-built drawings - Develop design concepts based on client tastes, project scope, and budget - Design kitchens, bathrooms, and other residential spaces using Chief Architect or similar software - Present design concepts and revisions to clients - Help clients with selections, finishes, materials, and design decisions - Book and attend client appointments in showrooms, homes, and the office - Provide sketches and design details to support field installation - Respond to client emails, texts, and calls in a timely and professional manner - Follow up with trade partners and vendors on product quotes - Order and track design products - Review and approve design-related invoices - Manage client budgets, communicate overages or underages, and help prepare change orders when needed - Visit jobsites to verify design accuracy and materials - Participate in team meetings, trade shows, client events, and networking opportunities as needed Qualifications- 10+ years of design experience preferred - Residential construction, remodeling, or design-build experience strongly preferred - Strong understanding of interior design principles - Experience designing kitchens, bathrooms, and residential living spaces - Experience with Chief Architect preferred - Experience with Chief Architect is a strong plus; experience with similar design software such as 2020, AutoCAD, Sketch Up, or related platforms is also a plus. - Strong communication and client service skills - Organized, trustworthy, detail-oriented, and professional - Ability to balance design creativity with budgets, timelines, and construction realities - Positive attitude, enthusiasm, and a collaborative mindset - Ability to work in the office; this is not a remote position - Degree in interior design or a related field is highly preferred; strong professional design experience may be considered in place of a degree. ELM Construction offers the opportunity to do meaningful residential design work within a collaborative design-build team. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced designer who wants to help clients love their homes while working with a company focused on quality, process, and long-term trust. W-2 Employment - Health insurance contribution up to $300/month - Opportunities for growth with a respected design-build remodeling company -…
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