Interior Designer

G. Christianson Construction is seeking an Interior Designer who will create functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing spaces by working directly with homeowners to assess space requirements, suggest new floor plans and material selections, and successfully communicate the design vision to the construction team. The Interior Designer will collaborate with a highly experienced construction management and field employee team, and an award-winning in-house custom cabinet shop, to design high-end residential or commercial remodel or new build projects.

Duties Included:

- Work with clients for residential or commercial projects to determine initial goals and requirements for the space to be designed.

- Take lead phone calls and qualify potential clients based on their scope and budget of their desired project.

- Meet with potential clients for residential or commercial projects, gather information needed to create and draft plans.

- Design and draft conceptual and schematic designs for residential and light commercial remodels and new construction projects. Refine the design with clients as necessary until a final design is completed. The interior design will work with the client from the concept phase through the end of construction.

- Assist the estimating team by submitting plans to subcontractors and responding to inquiries from trade partners

- Attend site walkthrough visits and review plans with trade partners

- Assist Sales and Estimator to bid projects to create and write contracts, office coordination.

- Assist clients with finish and fixture selections, cabinet design and layout, interior and exterior design

- Submit applications and/or plans for City, County, or State jurisdictions

- Assist Sales with presenting rough budgets and final contracts to clients for approval.

- Project coordination and organization.

- Overseeing the buying process of all fixtures and samples required to complete the design or project

- Weekly on-site meetings with clients and project manager to stay on schedule with design and assist with any decisions

- Answer client’s calls or emails that are design related.

- Ensuring project completion within the allocated budget and timeline.

Skills/Requirements:

• 3D drafting and rendering software: Chief Architect, Revit, SketchUp or AutoCAD.
• Knowledge in Chief Architect or Revit is preferred.
• Great Time management.
• Multi-Tasking, take on many jobs at once in various stages of design and construction.
• Creativity and ability to collaborate with clients to create a functional and beautiful space.
• Strong client communication, verbal and written.
• Sales skills are a plus but not required.
• High energy work ethic is a must.
• A self-driven organized person is a must.
• Experience in residential or light commercial design working closely with clients.
• Experience with construction drawings and submitting for permits.
• Knowledge on materials, fixtures and finishes selections.
• Knowledge on requesting bids and estimates.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or Equivalent with Portfolio
• 1+ year of On-site Construction Experience
• 2+ years of Design related experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person