Interior Designer|Sales

Job Title: Interior Designer Experience: 2+ Years... Position Summary: The Interior Designer role will focus on directing, designing, coordinating interior design projects, as well as some sales responsibilities. Reporting directly to the Partners, this role will be responsible for all phases of the design process, providing mentorship to interns or design assistants as needed, managing client requests, relationships, and helping to build the firm’s portfolio. Responsibilities: • Responsible for the conception, design, and execution of projects in all phases of the interior design process (proposal, bidding, contract, production, and completion) • Generate concept design, schematic design, design development packages, scope of work, and construction documents, while being mindful of accurate drawing packages, design integrity, and code compliance • Provide innovative and functional design solutions • Sales: cultivate, connect with, and close clients to a design development contract • Log sales, design, and general hours to Buildertrend daily and communicate updates to design clients • Ensure projects are on track to meet project requirements, deadlines and budgets, and participate in post-production quality reviews • Always be mindful of the company’s financial well-being with product and vendor orders, time management, and company resources. • Aim to align a client’s budget with the scope of work, the design, and selections. The interior designer may also need to be able to have difficult conversations in regards to the client’s expectations and their budget. • Provide consistent and timely communication of project information with clients and project team, with the use of agendas for each meeting, follow up email communication through Buildertrend, and consistent use of design schedule • Assist in preparation of design agreements and budgets with Sales Department • Advise direct supervisor about status of assignment(s) with respect to design schedule, budgets, delays, and challenges • Support business development activities, including social media marketing, design intern or design assistant department related hiring/training, trade shows, etc • Identify and direct project photography, written descriptions, and other media in support of building the firm’s portfolio • Oversee the participation in design competitions and award submissions • Build lasting relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and staff Requirements: • A concise understanding and mindfulness of core design philosophies throughout all project phases • Be self motivated and able to work with minimal supervision • Attend weekly one on one meeting with direct supervisor abd weekly company meetings • Have the ability to interpret industry codes and standards, and ensures design and drawing compliance • Ability to execute schematic design, design development, construction drawings and specifications with a high level of detail • Intermediate knowledge of Chief Architect and Buildertrend programs, and the ability to learn and understand the firm’s most current software programs • Familiarity with local codes, permits, and software applications related to the discipline • Ability to learn and understand the company Roadmap document as it relates to your job description and the effect your role has on the overall design build process • Ability to work collaboratively with vendors, contractors, and other related professionals, including colleagues • Ability to pivot, problem solve, remain poised, and manage client expectations • Flexibility, professionalism, humility, and a sense of humor • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Place, track, and manage project orders • Ability to visit job sites as necessary and support Production during the Project Construction phase • Communicate with client, vendors, trades and sub/trades • Knowledge of showrooms, vendors, and design trade process