Interior Design Coordinator

Position Summary:
Lake Studio Design is a general contracting agency. We specialize in remodeling projects - either facelifts or guts - and collaborate with clients to transform their space, ensuring the design and function exceed expectations to bring ease and joy in day-to-day life. Our goal is to facilitate a streamlined and efficient project flow so clients experience minimal hassle or stress, and love the finished product because of the quality craftsmanship of our subcontractor partners and our attention to the details.

We are looking for a talented Interior Design Coordinator to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is proactive, a self-starter, detail oriented and looking to gain valuable design experience at a growing company.

Role & Responsibilities:
- Support winning new projects:

• Attend initial client meetings to take detailed notes and measurements based on the project scope
• Contribute design ideas to inform optimal layout of the space
• Create AutoCAD Light drawings of the space to scale
• Email subcontractor partners with relevant project details so they can provide a bid for the project

- Coordinate selections once a project is approved:

• Pull together design and selection boards for client projects, featuring appliances, light fixtures, hardware and other accessories based on the project parameters
• Shop for client selections to generate ideas for options to present as needed
• Utilize BuilderTrend to update and maintain client budget and selections based on confirmed items and pricing
• Follow up with vendors on customer service issues to ensure timely resolution

- Execute project set-up tasks before demo begins:

• Order dumpsters for client projects and have them picked up after the project is complete
• Ensure lockbox is in place prior to the project start date
• Put Lake Studio Design signs in the yard prior to the project start date

- Schedule and attend inspections
- Run errands for the Owner, like picking up samples, returning product and shipping product to clients
- Shop for staging accessories prior to photo shoots at the end of each project
- Buy, wrap and send client gifts

Required Experience and Availability:

• HS diploma or GED
• 2 years of Interior Design experience
• 2 years of experience using AutoCAD or AutoCAD Lt
• Adept at using Google Drive and Docs
• Live in the Twin Cities Metro area (clients located in primarily western suburbs)
• Available Monday – Friday between 8am-5pm, with flexibility for meetings depending on project timing
• Independent contractor (e.g. invoice for hours worked)
• Adept at using Google Drive and Docs

Compentencies
- Aligned with company values:

• Relational. Authentic connection is our foundation, building partnership and trust so the end result fits each client’s unique needs and brings joy.
• Custom. There is no one size fits all. We approach each project with fresh eyes and new energy.
• Clarity. We communicate consistently with clients so that design plans, budgets and expectations are clear throughout the project.
• Transparency. We are open and honest - about costs, delays or the unexpected – ensuring everyone is on the same page.
• Dependable. When we say we’re going to do something, we do it. Our team is reliable, thorough and provides high quality work.
• Advocacy. We are proactive in bringing vendors and subcontractors together to generate creative solutions on behalf of our clients

- High attention to detail and follow through
- Self-starter, proactive problem solver and responsive to emails, phone calls and texts
- Strong collaborator, with both clients and team members
- Organized and able to multi-task across multiple client projects
- Professional communication and presentation of ideas

Supervisory Responsibilities: Not applicable.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and
reach with hands and arms.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Excelsior, MN 55331

Salary : $25 - $30