Candidates Responsibilities:
This role is to support the design teams at the direction of the project leads in the management, production and completion of the following:
Project programming, design and planning, construction documents, creating fixtures & finishing schedules, budgeting, presentations, construction administration, scheduling, reporting project status, follow up—ensuring the quality and accuracy of each project. Role will primarily concentrate on the technical aspects of Interior Design.
Prepare and present schematic and architectural drawings under the direction of Interior Design Firm. Candidate must have experience compiling and executing construction documents and millwork packages. Candidate must be able to demonstrate experience designing and detailing high-end bathrooms, kitchens and residential millwork.
We are seeking candidates with excellent leadership and team facilitation skills, plus strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate intent, plans, status, issues, alternatives, solutions, and to resolve conflicts. Candidate must also have the ability to impeccably communicate with outside architects, contractors, vendors and high-profile clientele. Superb customer service is of paramount importance.
Excellent MS Office skills are mandatory and knowledge of Studio Designer, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite a plus! Applicants must possess an interest in and the ability to work with a fast paced team and take direction, as appropriate. The candidate must be a strategic thinker who pays attention to detail. They will possess the skills to execute projects with style, flexibility and charisma within an intimate collaborative 10-person design studio.
Benefits include:
- Paid vacation
- Health and dental insurance
- 401K
Note: Relocation services are not available.
Requirements include:
• 7-10 years demonstrated experience in interior design with complex, full-cycle project and construction management in high-end residential interiors
• BA in Architecture preferred
• Portfolio with proof of built work required
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Sketchup, Bluebeam, Rendering, 3D Drafting/Modeling
• Ability to communicate design through various methodologies
• Extensive knowledge of New York trade sources
• Demonstrated knowledge of materials, applications, and specifications in the following areas:
o Classical and modern architecture design
o Residential appliances, plumbing fittings and architectural hardware
o A/V equipment & home automation system coordination
o HVAC coordination
o High-end construction detailing and site management
o Custom cabinetry/millwork design, detailing, and shop drawing review
o Coordination of schedules with tagging in interiors drawing sets (finishes, plumbing, lighting, door/hardware etc.)
o Architectural lighting design/specifications
Please e-mail confidentially a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and PDF of Portfolio to Aoife@davidscottinteriors.com
About the firm:
David Scott Interiors, LTD., a full service, Manhattan-based design firm, strives for the intelligent integration of architecture and interior design. David Scott takes pride in producing interiors that are both highly functional and visually interesting. His designs are clean and elegant, emphasizing scale and purity of form. Scott’s projects incorporate an edited mix of fine art, antique and contemporary furniture, and always the best of the past and present. Aside from his talent and infectious positive outlook, he is known for his client-centered approach. “The client is the cornerstone of each project,”
