Cristi Holcombe Interiors is seeking a Design Associate who collaborates with senior design team members on projects; assisting with design concepts and interacting with clients and vendors to ensure each project remains on schedule. Assists with and sources elements for spaces such as furniture and finishes, and any other aesthetic specifications; maintaining documentation regarding budgets/estimates, client selections, etc. The role requires exceptional attention to detail and interpersonal skills as well as excellent proficiency in CAD, Sketchup, Google Slides/Sheets/Docs, and Microsoft Excel.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree in Interior Design, design school or equivalent experience.
- 2-5 years of residential design experience.
- Have strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and with a team.
- Possess strong time management and time tracking skills.
- Ability to receive constructive feedback in a positive manner.
- Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Reside locally and have/maintain an automobile to be able to travel to project sites, vendor locations, and to be able to transport samples, supplies, accessories, etc.
- Must have an interior design portfolio (i.e. design boards, renderings, space plans, and/or rooms you have designed; even if they are of your personal home or virtual spaces.)
- Willingness to assist and perform tasks across a broad spectrum within our organization (e.g. everything from taking the trash out to assisting with client project design boards.)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and manage multiple internal and external project schedules/timelines.
- Create design plans under supervision of Designer, Senior Designer and/or Principal Designer.
- Design selection(s) sourcing, on-line and in person, from our preferred vendors.
- Execute visually pleasing and well organized design boards in Google Slides.
- Communication (and maintain positive relationships) with team members, clients and trade partners/vendors both verbally and in writing
-Execute CAD/SketchUp drawings for projects (detailed interior elevations, floor plans and furniture layouts)
- Samples: order/pick-up and organizing for projects and for resource library
- Client consultations with a team or individually
- Create and manage detailed project budgets & estimates in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
- Gather information from multiple vendors to correctly calculate window treatment and wallcovering price estimates
- Create client estimates and invoices in Quickbooks Online

Cristi Holcombe Interiors is an established Full-Service design firm in the metro Atlanta area. We're looking for a candidate who demonstrates excellent work ethic, integrity and a passion for design.

https://cristiholcombe.com/