What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interior Designer position at AIA Seattle?
Are you a passionate and talented designer with a keen eye for detail and a love for creating beautiful, functional spaces? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and possess a deep understanding of the Elegant Simplicity aesthetic? If you’re driven to make a real impact on people’s lives by transforming their homes into havens of elegant simplicity, then this opportunity is for you!
Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.
At Elegant Simplicity Interiors, we’re on a mission to change the world by changing the world’s perspective on home, to create a home and life that is truly elegant simplicity. As a Designer, you’ll play a crucial role in bringing this mission to life by leading design projects, mentoring junior designers, and collaborating with clients to create spaces that reflect their unique style and enhance their lives.
This is a full-time position (40 hours / week) that requires a highly motivated and skilled individual with a passion for design, exceptional communication skills, and a strong work ethic. You’ll be responsible for managing all aspects of design projects, from conceptualization and client collaboration to budget management, reviewing technical drawings, and final installation. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring junior designers, fostering their growth and development within the Elegant Simplicity framework.
If you’re a talented designer with a passion for creating beautiful spaces and a desire to make a real difference in the world, we encourage you to apply!
Please provide a cover letter with your application detailing why you feel you’d be an excellent fit for the role at Elegant Simplicity Interiors. If you do not provide a cover letter and portfolio, your application will not be reviewed.
THE OPPORTUNITY :
- Leads collaboration with Designer 4 A Day’s clients JR Designer guiding the D4D session towards a timely execution of the project vision.
- Presents design selections to D4D clients.
- Reviews final Design Details for D4D projects.
- Designing thoughtful, functional, and intentional spaces based on client needs while maintaining the Elegant Simplicity aesthetic.
- Communicates final Design Details to client.
- Clarifies, in a timely manner, questions from vendors that arise after D4D session.
- Takes responsibility for all phases of the project, from conceptualization to execution, ensuring timely communication with clients and resolving issues proactively.
- Manages client relationships independently, ensuring that client needs are understood and translated into thoughtful, personalized design solutions.
- Assist principal designer as needed to further establish firm (product research, sourcing, pricing / budgeting establishing trade accounts).
- Assist in client / vendor communication via email, phone call in person presentations meetings.
- Assist principal designer with full service design projects (i.e. design strategy day, project walks, detailed notes, photos, assistant vendor liaison etc.).
- Create and deliver Trades Day Details to contractors for bidding / estimating.
- Clip product selections into specification software.
- Gather assemble specbooks including 2D layouts, 2D elevations, hand sketches, product selections as well as 3D Renderings.
- Update maintain sample resource library.
- Manage CFA’s, samples prepare all materials necessary for presentation tray.
- Assist in client vendor communication as needed.
- Work directly with principal designer, senior designer, junior designer, technical design team project coordinator to ensure a seamless completion of project and timely execution of designs.
- Will work after hours or on weekends as necessary to meet deadlines.
- Take on a deep sense of partnership accountability in pushing projects to completion alongside the entire team.
- Participate in Design / Organizing Install Days.
- Actively mentors junior designers supporting their professional development by providing feedback, guidance, and opportunities for learning. Help them to refine their taste in the Elegant Simplicity aesthetic as well as manage their workload in acting as a mentor.
- Establishes a strong sense of community within the firm, encouraging cross-department collaboration and promoting a team-driven approach to achieving project success.
- Rolls up sleeves fill in gaps when needed (after all, we are a rapidly growing design firm!).
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Benefits :
Schedule :
Monday to Friday. Virtual in-person.
Application Question(s) :
In your cover letter, please tell us why you’re excited about the Interior Designer position at Elegant Simplicity Interiors. Describe how your skills and experience align with the responsibilities outlined in this job description, and share specific examples of how you’ve achieved success in similar roles. Additionally, please confirm that you’ve included a cover letter with your application as well as your design portfolio.
Compensation :
65,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year.
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Salary : $65,000 - $75,000