INTERMEDIATE INTERIOR DESIGNER
Christine Costa Interiors is a boutique residential and commercial interior design studio based in Redondo Beach, CA, with projects throughout Los Angeles and beyond. We are currently seeking an Intermediate Interior Designer, with strong experience working in a full-service capacity on down-to-the-studs renovations, new construction and major home renovations. The position will work fluidly across architectural interiors and FF&E, with an emphasis design development and detailing. We are looking for someone with a strong AutoCAD and construction documentation background. who will play a central role on our design team in bringing projects to life from concept to installation.
We are a small close knit team. This is a dynamic position that will touch all phases of design – including design concepting and development, materials specification, construction documentation, and project management across workrooms, job sites, showrooms and trade relationships. We are looking for someone who is both conceptual but also thrives in the details, while interacting with team members, clients, vendors and trades with grace, patience and kindness.
The ideal candidate would bring a highly detailed eye, an understanding of managing design development and construction schedules as well as experience in procurement/purchasing. 4-7 years experience working in an interior design, design-build or showroom environment, with an understanding of construction and project implementation phases. Candidate should be comfortable interfacing with clients and ensuring the best customer experience. Experience working in Studio Designer a plus.
• Full time, hourly 30-40 hours per week, 4-7 years of experience, salary commensurate with experience.
• Location: Redondo Beach, CA. Must be able to work from our Redondo Beach offices.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Play a core role in residential renovations, design and decoration projects from concept to installation
• Manage and implement creation of technical drawings in AutoCAD, including as-builts, space plans, electrical and finish plans, millwork and cabinetry detailing, construction set detailing and specification schedules.
• Create and present client-facing design presentation books, material palettes and pricing proposals.
• Research, source, and specify hard finishes, fixtures, hardware and accessories.
• Conduct site visits, implement construction documentation changes and serve as a advocate for the studio’s design intent and client support during onsite during project meetings.
• Review architectural plans, cabinet shop drawings, window and door orders, etc. to ensure they align with design intent.
• Assist with mentoring junior designers and design assistants.
• Contribute fresh ideas and creativity to elevate our firm’s work.
• Serve as point of contact for contractors, trades and clients, answering onsite construction questions, developing design solutions in partnership with trades, supporting materials procurement and revisions to construction documents throughout the design-build process.
• Regularly communicate with clients, vendors and trades, acting as a consummate professional who can consistently represent the studio and our kind and creative culture.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 4-7 years experience in an interior design studio, showroom, design-build, construction or related industry environment.
• Proficient in Studio Designer (or similar), Canva, and like tools.
• Extremely strong in AutoCAD and Construction Documentation
• Natural problem solver and independent thinker who is highly detailed, resourceful and logistics oriented
• Team player who is a natural people person and can maintain grace and calm under pressure
• Comfortable working in high-end, luxury environments
ABOUT CHRISTINE COSTA INTERIORS
We specialize in creating artfully layered residences and boutique commercial spaces, inspired by their landscape, history and the people that live in them. We partner closely with our clients to design environments that are at once beautiful, comfortable and deeply personal. From whole home renovations to furnishing and decorations, we are thoughtful collaborative and tailored in our approach.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, fun and fast paced team working across a variety of projects throughout the South Bay, Los Angeles and beyond – we are looking for someone who is naturally curious, kind to the people around them and interested in growing with our team over the long term. The right designer will bring full scale renovation who loves working on architectural detailing, space planning and construction documentation – we use AutoCAD heavily and this will be central to your day to day job.
