Commercial Interior Designer

About us

Sumer Innovations is a new building design startup that operates on its newly invented online business platform and connects design professionals with the clients to provide superior services. Sumer Innovations' ultimate purpose is to create a sustainable construction industry through the collaboration of building design professionals and technological advancement.

We are creating an expanding network of independent engineers, architects, designers, and scientists, and we are looking for an experienced Commercial Interior Designer to join our network and provide designs for our clients.

Main responsibilities include meeting prospective clients and gathering details to prepare drawings and specifications, sketches and typical details/templates, and setting up budgets, proposals, and timelines. If you have hands-on experience with interior design software and are familiar with building processes, we’d like to meet you.

We are only looking for candidates who are passionate, innovative, entrepreneurial-spirited, and business-oriented. You will be an Independent Contractor working with us on a variety of exciting projects that fit your skills and qualifications, and that we market for you locally and nationally. You will be working on your own remotely, or you can create your team in our platform and manage your projects with our guided support.

Please DO NOT APPLY if you are seeking regular employment and a full-time (9 to 5) job. However, you can work with us part-time while keeping your full-time job.

What you’ll do:

• Meet prospective clients in your area to discuss their project needs
• Develop and provide drawings to existing and potential clients
• Ensure planning and design meet the client's requirements
• Prepare detailed drawings showing the appearance and interior design
• Direct staff in the development of project drawings
• Visit worksites to ensure work is being done according to architectural plans

Education and Experience:

• 2 years experience with restaurants, commercial storefronts, hotels, or the multi-family industry
• Managing project budgets, experience working closely with construction project managers on-site or remotely
• Strong FF&E design selection process
• Ability to create design concepts, renderings, space planning, floor plans, and elevations
• Proficiency in Revit and other interior design and rendering software
• You have or are working towards your NCIDQ

Required Abilities and Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Leadership abilities
• Marketing and selling skills
• Time management skills to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Dependable, great attitude, and team player
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Flexibility to work in a changing environment
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• On call

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Working: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• NCIDQ (Preferred)

Location:

• Kansas City, KS (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote