What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Interior Designers position at Asher + Rye, A Lifestyle Shop and Interior Design Studio?
Job Description: Junior Interior Designer
Rethink Studio, a sister company of Asher Rye, is looking for a professional, organized, and self-motivated junior designer with 2-3 years minimum of residential and/or commercial design experience who can thrive in an intimate but fast-growing firm. Candidate must be good at multi-tasking, organized, energetic, eager to learn, cheerful, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. The Junior Designer will contribute to the firm's success by assisting with all aspects of design development, sourcing, meeting preparation, technical drawings, maintaining organized binders, and sample library. Candidate should be able to work within existing systems and help create new systems for continued success. Must be adaptable and able to function successfully with multiple clients and deadlines.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree in interior design, design school, or equivalent experience.
- 2-3 years of residential and/or commercial design experience.
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop; rendering skills are a plus.
- Proficient in AutoCAD – ability to develop floorplans and elevations.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook- must be prompt and utilize strong communication skills when responding to emails.
- Experience selecting and specifying lighting, furnishings, hardware, floor/window coverings, materials, and finishes.
- Experience with quotes, proposals, budgets, purchase orders, and purchasing processes.
- Excellent attention to detail and highly organized.
- Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and is eager to learn and grow with the firm.
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and insurance with a reliable vehicle.
- Have a positive, friendly, professional attitude and a good sense of humor.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Independently create complete project design concepts based on the principal’s design vision.
- General research and all sourcing.
- Prepare client presentations by creating mood boards, floorplans, drawings, and elevations.
- Follow up with vendors on lead times and quotes.
- Organize and manage samples library.
- Research new products and materials.
- Type up and organize meeting notes, project status, deliverables, etc.
- Maintain organized client binders.
- Read architectural plans and produce scaled sketches, drawings, and room layouts.
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Benefits: Medical, Dental, ten days of vacation, ten paid holidays