Primary Responsibilities:
Assist Designers in overseeing large-scale, long-term design projects from concept through installation for high-end residential and boutique hospitality projects
Assist in the drawing & development of comprehensive design plans & construction drawing sets including sourcing, floorplans, elevations, etc
Collaborate with outside consultants and project partners including Architects, General Contractors, Craftsmen, & more
Maintain strong relationships and communication with Designers, Senior Designers and outside vendors
Prepare proposals for product & labor
Prepare materials & organize presentations before client meetings
Design custom furniture, cabinetry, textiles and more to achieve the design vision
Create finish schedules and coordinate construction with architects/builders
Contact vendors for pricing & samples
Organize materials for client presentations
Assist with project installations
Assist with photo shoots
Capture photos for social media and internal documentation
Office tidying & organization as well as resource library maintenance/organization
Pick-up and return unused product & samples as required
May require up to 20% travel out-of-state
Seamlessly transition orders and contractor-management to Project Management group at firm
Key Qualifications & Skills:
Minimum 1 year (ideally 2-4 years) professional experience. Priority is typically given to those in a related field – interior design, architecture, product/furniture design, textile design, hospitality design, etc – though career changers may apply.
Bachelors degree (or Masters)
Strong 2D AUTOCAD & Photoshop experience preferred (or willingness to learn). Rendering, hand-sketching, and 3D skills a plus but not required.
Ability to problem-solve, try new things, and seek solutions with limited supervisor direction
Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to manage multiple projects with varying timelines and deliverables at once
Teamwork & collaboration-minded
Proactive self-starter – shows both initiative and detailed follow-through/completion
Strong attention to detail & strong organizational skills
Studio Webware experience a plus
Must be talented, hard working, & nice
Positive and fun, team player, utmost integrity, honesty, & no-drama/ego attitude a necessity
This is a Full-Time, in-office position in our Lincoln Park/Chicago office.
Send resume, creative portfolio, pay requirements & references to: careers@summerthorntondesign.com
Summer Thornton Design is an internationally renowned interior design studio creating lively and colorful interiors. Led by award-winning designer Summer Thornton, the Elle Decor A-list design firm transforms spaces throughout the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean with fearless creativity and a dash of whimsy. For more, visit our website (www.SummerThorntonDesign.com) and our Instagram (@SummerThorntonDesign).
