Interior Designer - High-end Residential | Chicago, IL

The firm’s commitment to exceptional client service is built on a foundation of discretion, integrity and trust. Join this exceptional team as an Interior Designer of high-end residential projects and be a leader in the design industry.

In this Interior Designer role, you will have key impacts in…

• The management and execution of multiple simultaneous design projects and tasks under the leadership/guidance of design firm owner.
• The supervision and training of design assistant(s) and design intern(s).
• The responsibility for continuum of design project related tasks, including: computer and manual drafting; presentations when requested; working as resourceful, creative, flexible and resilient team member; client, vendor, contractor timely communication and direct support for design project execution and trouble shooting.

Key Position Responsibilities

Design Support – Pre and During Project

• Collaborate with firm owner regarding design project, including: scope, vision and approved vision implementation plan, team responsibilities, budget, schedule and design management.
• Prepare for client meetings and attend when requested; review design drawings with firm owner for approval and adjustment when indicated.
• Conduct research for design inspiration for project start up; shop fabrics, wall coverings, lighting, furniture, tile & stone, appliances, plumbing fixtures, carpet, rugs, accessories.
• Create inventories of existing client furniture, art, etc.; oversee initial preparation and ongoing updating of client binders.
• Create/oversee site measuring and photographing, along with the creation of schematic space plans, furniture plan concepts, interior elevations, client presentation materials and adjustment of design renderings when indicated.
• Oversee translation of design specs into proposals and approved proposals into purchase orders.

Design Project Management and Support

• Maintain project budget integrity through oversight and tracking of project financials, including: purchase orders, quote requests, payment requests, client hourly data and billing.
• Schedule client and contractor meetings, site visits for installations, project status check ins, delivery and pick-up arrangements, coordination of overlap between interior design and site construction requirements.
• Create and oversee of project schedules, including: daily updates of project tracking grids, punch lists, task prioritization, time management.
• Prepare for and oversee project installations; manage warehouse inventory; conduct workroom visits; track/manage vendor shipments.

Design Project Communication – Pre, During and Post-Project

• Manage vendor correspondence, including: proposals, quotes, ongoing follow-up
• Manage client correspondence and communication, including: proposals, ongoing updates, timely response to questions, project trouble shooting
• Communicate ongoing project updates to firm owner and managing director, including: project flow, current/future needs, immediate and near deadlines, etc

Supervise Design Assistant(s) and Design Intern(s)

• Interview potential intern and design assistant candidates; make hiring recommendations to firm owner and managing director
• Manage and assign relevant design project duties to intern and design assistant
• Conduct regular project status and requirement reviews with interns and design assistants

Office Wide

• Oversee library maintenance and updating, Source and engage new vendors, Vet and attend vendor presentations

Qualifications

• Accredited degree in design discipline (Interior Design or Architecture) and a demonstrated
• knowledge of technical, design and construction techniques.
• 5+ years of residential interior design experience
• Excellent communication and problem-solving initiative skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize multiple simultaneous project elements and work well under deadlines
• Expertise in design field technical skills, including AutoCAD, Photoshop, rendering, as well as Studio, Word and Excel
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive the company car

Compensations and Benefits

• Annual Salary + Robust Benefits Package
• Robust Benefits Package – health/medical, retirement/ira, holidays, sick time, vacation time, and more

For immediate review and consideration, contact:

Lynde Gillis - Lynde@InteriorTalent.com

Interior Talent Inc., ASID, IIDA & NKBA Industry Partners

800-915-3012 toll free | 219-617-1555 mobile

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