What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interior Designer position at Studio J & Co?
JUNIOR AND SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER – INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR POSITION
*LOOKING FOR DESIGNERS BOTH LOCAL IN MIAMI OR REMOTE
Studio J & Co is looking for professional, organized and self-motivated designers with the following experience:
Junior Designer with 3-4 years of interior design experience
AND
Senior Designer with 8-10 years of interior design experience
We are looking for someone who can thrive in an intimate, but very fast-growing firm in the South Florida area. Candidate must be good at multi-tasking, organized, energetic, eager to learn, cheerful, and also be comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree in interior design, design school or equivalent experience.
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, SketchUp skills are a plus!
- Proficient in AutoCad – ability to develop and redline full drawing sets
- Proficient in Excel, Word, GMail - must be prompt and utilize strong communication skills when responding to emails and calls
- Proficient at navigating showrooms, obtaining pricing, reserves, also must have knowledge of other trade resources and vendors.
- Experience selecting and specifying lighting, furnishings, hardware, floor/window coverings, materials and finishes.
- Experience with quotes, proposals, budgets, purchase orders and purchasing process
- Excellent attention to detail and highly organized
- Ability to multi-task; meet fast deadlines and is eager to learn and grow with firm
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Must have valid driver’s license and insurance with reliable vehicle
- Have a positive, friendly, professional attitude and a good sense of humor
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Overseeing other designers day to day and ensuring they meet the required deadlines and presentation dates
- Independently create and ensure all drawings coordinate with full design concepts for projects based on Principal’s design vision
- General research and all sourcing
- Prepare for client presentations by creating inspiration boards, floor plans, drawings and elevations.
- Follow up with vendors on lead times and quotes
- Attend site visits in the South Florida area
- Research new products and materials
- Type up and organize meeting notes, project status, deliverables, etc.
- Read architectural plans and produce scaled sketches, drawings and room layouts.
Additionally, Senior Designer must be able to hold a leadership role, redline technical drawing sets and shop drawings to code compliant standards and specifications