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Design Assistant
Department : Design Team (FF&E)
Employment Type : Full Time
Location : San Francisco, CA
Reporting To : Senior Designer
Compensation :
62,400 - $85,000 / year
Description
NICOLEHOLLIS, an award-winning, large size Interior Design firm seeks a talented and motivated Design Assistant to assist our Design Team.
The Design Assistant contributes to the success of NICOLEHOLLIS by assisting in general office and design duties, drafting, sourcing, coordinating, filing library and images. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience, focusing in high-end interior design.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop interior designs and furniture design using knowledge of the principles of interior design and theories of human behavior; appropriately convey conceptual, functional, life-cycle performance, environmental, and safety requirements.Assist Design Team in development of preliminary space planning, design concept studies and sketches, design presentations, moodboards, 3D models & visualization, rendered floorplans & elevations, specifications packages (finishes, interior architecture, FF&E), custom furniture design, and furniture packageAssist in preparation of specifications and schedules packages for all furniture, lighting, finishes, art and accessoriesAssist in facilitating pricing, procurement and installation of furniturePrepare documents, consisting of floor plans, furniture plans, elevations, details and studies, to illustrate layouts; designs; materials and finishes; adhering to regulations and guidelines applicable to the interior spaceWork with Senior Designer to update schedules, budgets, meeting agendas, meeting notes, purchase orders, specifications, folders and files, archiving, project materials and submittals, resource library, vendor contacts and moreCoordination and correspondence with various consultants, vendors, manufacturers, fabricators, installers and contractorsAssist in overall maintenance of materials library under supervision of Librarian (sorting fabrics samples, organizing finish samples, updating labels and catalogs, and more)Attend and represent the Company at industrial events, trade shows, and networking eventsRun errands to showrooms, act as liaison between the Company and vendorsEfficiently work with a team of designers and interns; demonstrating strong collaborative and communication skillsREQUIREMENTS & CORE COMPETENCIES
REQUIREMENTS
Degree in Interior DesignMinimum of 1 to 2 years interior design experienceComprehensive knowledge of FF&E scopes in residential and hospitality design standards.Excellent presentation skills, including space planning and drawingProficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, MS Suite, Sketchup (or similar 3D modeling software)Strong knowledge in construction drawing sets, detailing, materials, methods, fabrication, interior finishes, programing, and codesExperience selecting and specifying furniture, fixtures, equipments, cabinetry, appliances, hardware, materials, and interior finishes.Must have excellent customer service skills and be comfortable in interfacing with clients, consultants, vendors and internal staffAbility to interact effectively with the design team on multiple projectsCORE COMPETENCIES
Task Focus : Delivers legendary service to clients and vendors that meets and exceeds expectationsEthics & Integrity : Adheres to the Company's. values, beliefs, and principles of innovation and excellence in designComposure : Remains calm, maintains perspective, and responds in a professional manner when faced with tough situationsPersonal Learning : Takes personal responsibility for the continuous learning of new knowledge, skills, and experiencesDealing with Ambiguity : Able to successfully function during times of uncertainty and changing prioritiesDecision-Making : Makes keen, timely decisions based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgmentInterpersonal Savvy : Builds effective relationships with all people-up, down and sideways, inside and outside of the CompanyResults Oriented : Proactive attitude; Gets results and achieves goalsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position will be working in a typical office setting, with no extremes in temperature or lightingAble to occasionally travel and present at offsite locations in the Bay AreaApplicants should be able to work with equipment typically found in an office and should be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation. Possible accommodations needed should be discussed prior to the onset of employment and / or the interview processAbility to lift 25lbs and transport items in and out of vehicles. Ability to work on feet / run errands for 4 hours per day as needed. Ability to sit at a desk for 6 hours per dayBENEFITS
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage401(k) Safe Harbor MatchingPre-Tax Flexible Spending AccountPre-Tax Transit Management AccountPre-Tax Traditional IRA Savings AccountMonthly Cell Phone Use AllowanceMonthly Fitness AllowanceProfessional Development AllowanceSupplemental Parental Leave BenefitsPaid Time Off
Salary : $62,400 - $85,000
