ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
o Spearhead projects from the conceptual design phase through final execution, while acting as the main point of contact with clients and all necessary trades
o Collaborate with the principal on the overall vision of each assigned project
o Prepare client presentations with creative sourcing and advanced visualization techniques
o Provide design leadership with the team, including the ability to evaluate design options based on client-driven criteria and feedback
o Collaborate seamlessly with clients, as well as other contractors, architects, fabricators, artisans, and developers on multiple projects
o Attend, document, and distribute meeting minutes for client and/or site meetings
o Field surveying existing site conditions and existing client furnishings
o Work closely with the team to deliver beautiful spaces with a high level of service required by our clients
o Responsible for material sourcing and specification, custom furniture design, furniture sourcing, research, technical solutions, graphic and visual presentations, in addition to building budgets and project timelines
o Creating project documents including the submission of a full drawing set, specification writing, schedules, and construction administration
o Assist with project installations, final punch lists, and photoshoots
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
o Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in interior design or architectural design
o Degree from an accredited school
o An eye for detail, creative-thinking for design challenges, a problem-solver
o Eclectic, artful taste
o Experience executing the full design process including Concept, Schematic, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Construction Administration, Sourcing, Procurement, and Installation
o High proficiency in AutoCad, MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop), SketchUp, Asana, and Google Suite
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a flexible working style and a willingness to adapt to the daily needs of the principal and design team
o Experience working with high profile clientele
o Sharp problem-solving, analytic, and organizational skills
o High-level of integrity and dependability
o Detail oriented and extremely organized
o Ability to prioritize and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously
o Confident, proactive, able to anticipate the next steps forward
o Advance knowledge of design principles, aesthetics, and design history
o Hand-sketching skills is a plus
o A problem-solver and proactive do-er
o Proven ability to see a task through to completion
o Positive, energetic energy (we have fun!)
o Ability to work in person in Los Angeles
STUDIO KEETA is a Los Angeles-based emerging interior design firm that takes a fully integrated approach to conceptualizing and executing spaces in their totality, with a focus on residential renovation and design. STUDIO KEETA’s practice considers all aspects of the built environment, from site plan to furnishings, and the client stands at the forefront of their designs. The studio combines timeless architecture with unexpected accents to create spaces that are evocative, elegant, and innovative with the guiding ‘client-as muse’ design principle guiding each space. SK endeavors to consider art and emerging artists, local tradespeople, and artisans to contribute a sense of discovery to the spaces they design long after the design process is complete. Our esteemed portfolio of high-profile projects have been featured in multiple publications and books.
