Project Interior Designer

Interior Designer

Slate Studios Interior Design

Tampa, FL

A fast growing, Tampa based Luxury Residential Interior Design firm is looking for you if you have what it takes to dive into the creative world of interior design headfirst! Embark in a career in design with the opportunity for professional development as an interior designer.

You will be the right candidate for us if you have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design, preferably CIDA Accredited program
• Experience in Project management and creating design documents
• Must have and renovation projects
• Must provide portfolio and examples of construction documents to be considered for the position
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and construction documents
• Proficiency in Adobe Create Suite, Virtual Rendering Software, and Microsoft Office
• Are at all times a team player, reliable, independent worker, who is able to take initiative
• Committed to being an integral part of our team, and strive to find a company to grow with
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in measurements and documentation
• A people person, passionate about developing relationships with clients, vendors, and trades
• Ability to set your own working hours, meeting project deadlines and delivering quality work
• Willingness to adhere to appropriate dress code standards and consistently present themselves as a professional representative of Slate Studios in all interactions and engagements
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Job Benefits:

Job Title: Interior Designer

Job Type: Full-time 1099 contract employee, 30-40 hours per week. 1099 employee must have general liability insurance

Estimated pay: $26 to $28 an hour based on experience and qualifications

Position Overview: Flexible working arrangements and hours, mostly remote work, professional development, networking opportunities, and potential to attend trade shows and industry events

Schedule: No weekends or federal holidays

Location: Tampa, FL

Work Location: Must be local to Tampa. Position is remote but does require visiting project sites, shopping, sourcing from local showrooms, and occasional in person meetings with interior designer

Primary Responsibilities:

Administrative Tasks

• Answer phone calls and handle correspondence with clients, suppliers, vendors, and trades.
• Organize meetings and assist in scheduling appointments.
• Attend virtual and in-person meetings and document detailed meeting minutes.

Onboarding & Field Measures

• Work closely with the senior interior designer to understand project requirements, objectives, and client preferences.
• Assist senior interior designer in creating design concepts, mood boards, and presentation materials.
• Conduct on-site visits to project site to inventory furnishings, taking accurate field-measurements and photographs to gather project information.

Design Development and Sourcing

• Contribute to the development of design concepts and ideas for residential or commercial spaces. To include creating mood boards, color schemes, and material selections
• Order samples and create design boards, and presentation materials.
• Source items as directed by the scope of work for each project, may require showroom visits and picking up samples in person as well as accompanying the senior interior designer to showrooms for materials selection.
• Engage in and host client meetings, sharing and selling interior design concepts to get clients excited with your creative vision.

Trade Day

• Attend trade days to explain design concept and ideas and coordinate with trades.
• Interior Design Drawings (CAD):
• Utilize CAD software to prepare detailed construction documentation such as interior design drawings, including floor plans, furniture plans, and elevations, reflected ceiling plans, electrical plans, millwork details, finish plans, and schedules.
• Ensure accuracy and thoroughness in design documentation, including reflected ceiling plans, electrical plans, finish schedules, and construction documentation.

Furnishings Installation:

• Assist in shopping for staging accessories with Slate Studios team by visiting local stores together.
• Attend Furnishings Installation Days to assist with set up, staging and accessorizing, and final client reveal.
• Attend photography days to assist with staging and accessorizing to capture the final design results.

Secondary Responsibilities

While most secondary responsibilities will be delegated as needed to assist the Senior Interior Designer, there may be occasions when the Interior Designer takes on a more substantial role in these secondary tasks. This flexibility is essential to ensure the seamless progress of our projects.

Quoting:

• Use design spec software to build product specifications used for creating specifications, and purchase orders.
• Procurement:
• Confirm shop drawings and order acknowledgments to ensure accuracy and alignment with project requirements.

Sourcing and Change Orders:

• Handle reselections for backordered items and communicate with vendors regarding alternatives.

Weekly Site Visits & Construction Administration:

• Attend regular site visits with project manager during the construction phase of the project to document the progress of the job site.
• Ensure that the interior design drawings, installation methods, and design specifications are followed correctly.
• Answer requests for information (RFIs) from the general contractor and trades.

A 90-day trial period will be in place upon hiring, during which the Interior Designer will have the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency. Upon successful completion of the trial, they will be officially welcomed to the team on social media.

Please visit www.slatestudiosid.com to learn more about our portfolio, projects, and testimonials.

If you would like to apply for this position, please send us an email with your resume and portfolio to katie.walker@slatestudiosid.com.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• AutoCAD: 2 years (Required)
• Interior Design: 5 years (Preferred)

Location:

• Tampa, FL 33602 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Tampa, FL 33602 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $28