The Associate Designer or Senior Associate Designer will assist with various design projects under the direction of the Team Lead, including the Principal, Design Director, and/or Senior Designer, This role involves providing support to the design team, maintaining the sample library, and ensuring smooth project operations.
Responsibilities:
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Assist with a large number of projects simultaneously.
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Prepare CFAs, manage ordering follow-up, memo returns, and sampling.
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Create Construction Drawings, sketches, and specifications.
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Prepare for site visits, take site measurements, and photos.
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Develop lookbooks and schedules.
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Create items and proposals in Studio Designer.
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Assist with client presentations and note-taking.
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Create drawings in Sketchup and Layout.
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Manage work order creation and follow-up.
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Assist with installations.
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Manage design department filing and binder upkeep.
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Run errands and provide general Designer and Expeditor assistance.
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Track project and BLI time using Clockify.
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Ensure on-time delivery of products and services from vendors.
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Participate in networking, client lead generation, and marketing opportunities.
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Attend design classes, seminars, and training.
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Initial client setup including binders, files, lookbook, selection sheet, project management sheet, and custom room list.
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Proactive communication with clients and team members.
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Produce conceptual sketches, floor plans, sources, vendor options, materials, colors, and all conceptual options.
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Assist in creating client investment allocations and detailed project budgets.
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Research, design, and source all items necessary for projects.
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Prepare presentation documentation and materials.
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Assist with quoting and implementation of concepts.
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Create detailed specifications and manage CFAs.
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Review shop drawings and submittals.
Qualifications:
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Excellent oral, written and graphic communication skills.
- Knowledge of the design process including specification of materials, FF&E, and project management.
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Experience or proficiency in Google Suite, Studio Designer, SketchUp, Layout, and Adobe Creative Suite, Clickup (or similar), Clockify (or similar), Programa.
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Desire and ability to work in a creative, service-oriented environment and prioritize while performing on multiple projects simultaneously.
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Team-oriented.
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Detail oriented and accuracy of documentation and drawings.
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Resourceful proactive problem solver.
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Resilient to coping with project demands & able to prioritize duties and work effectively.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design.
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Commercial and residential interior design experience preferred.
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Knowledge of building codes and building systems.
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Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in the interior design field.
**What We Offer:**
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A vibrant and collaborative work environment.
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Exciting and diverse projects that challenge and inspire.
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Opportunities for professional growth and development.
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Competitive salary and benefits.
If you are a creative visionary with a passion for interior design and a track record of successful project delivery, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team. We look forward to welcoming a new Associate Designer to our design family.
