Project Designer

JOB TITLE: Project Designer

SUPERVISOR: Lead Designer & Principal Designer

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Exempt

DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for a highly experienced Interior Designer who can support the design team in creating functionally beautiful spaces for residential and commercial clients while using industry knowledge, design experience, innovative design concepts, and creativity, all while keeping within the Amber Interiors aesthetic.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide creative and technical support to the Sr. Project Designer and Lead Designer.
• Create construction documents as well as provide valuable feedback on these documents.
• Manage the team’s technical drawings and mood boards.
• Work on projects from all design phases through installment, including but not limited to CAD drawings, model creation/rendering, sourcing, project management, site visits, and project installations.
• Create strong relationships with vendors, clients, and teams with the ability to write thorough, cohesive emails to vendors, clients, and teams.
• Create and present presentation boards to include CAD drawings, mood boards, FF&E, surface materials, color palettes, and lighting.
• Create, review, and approve construction documents, including conceptual space plans, furniture plans, RCP plans, demo plans, and cabinetry shop drawings, and assess the documents for final approval and/or modifications.
• Attend and be able to lead onsite meetings with clients, construction teams, and subs by reviewing project progress and schedule, answering construction-based questions, and keeping clients aware of updates, changes, and approvals throughout the project timeline.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are in line with our standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 6+ years of Interior Design Experience from design-specific firms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field from an accredited school.
• Highly skilled in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledge of Studio Webware is a plus.
• Detailed knowledge of finishes, materials, standard specifications, and terminology for design-related items. Practical knowledge of design styles and eras.
• Must have knowledge and experience on construction sites.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team. Ability to delegate tasks to self and others.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with schedules, emails, communication, drawings, and presentations.
• Confident in design decisions and project management skills.
• Must have a reliable car and be willing to travel.
• Able to haul samples and assist with installation days/weeks, including moving items, making beds, cleaning, and packing.
• Familiar with design vendors, including furniture, fabric, lighting, tile/plumbing, rugs..etc.