Senior Interior Designer

• Senior Designer holds the primary responsibility for the successful execution and delivery of office projects from concept to completion.
• Responsible for leadership and management of the design team to ensure the success of all projects.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and intermediate designers.
• Confidently represent and promote our studio brand in all interactions.
• Lead production of all necessary project collateral to effectively sell design concepts.
• Deliver experienced, thoughtful design sketches, 2D and 3D elevations, presentation materials, construction documents, detailed specifications, redlines, or other essential design documentation for project requirements and construction methods.
• Ensure that strategic project production aligns with design intent and delivers outcomes that meet client expectations.
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, contractors, millworkers, and vendors. Communicate and contribute analytical feedback for production as needed to meet project goals.
• Participate in site work, client meetings, construction administration, shop drawing reviews, workroom visits, and project installations. Travel as necessary.
• Organize documents, compile all meeting notes, project drawings, quotes, and project information using office filing standards.
• Oversee proposal and procurement process to meet budget projections and deadlines.
• Strategize, problem-solve, and negotiate within project production to facilitate studio’s design intent.
• Stay up to date with design industry trends, materials and products, design/art/antique fairs, and trade shows.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing vendors and fabricators and explore opportunities for new partnerships with makers, designers, dealers, galleries, and distributors.
• Strong leadership, technical, management, and communication skills.

• Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in an upper-level design position with a contemporary, residential design firm.
• Extensive knowledge of residential interior architecture and design industry standards.
• Exceptional customer service, communication, and presentation skills - verbal, written, and graphic.
• Industry-recognized education/background in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture.
• Expertise in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite & MS Office.
• Proficiency in Studio Designer software or similar.
• Ability to efficiently design and manage multiple projects and deadlines autonomously.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts for services, consultants, and contractors.
• Advanced understanding of the methods/process/manufacturing for upholstery, custom furnishings, lighting fabrication, drapery/soft goods, carpet qualities and installation methods.
• In-depth knowledge and relationships with high-end galleries, sources, and industry trades.
• Experience in sourcing contemporary, custom, vintage, and antique furnishings.
• Passion for collaborative and solution driven design processes.

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