General Assembly is hiring for a creative, experienced and self-motivated Interior Designer. The Interior Designer will help lead a design team and also work directly with the Senior Designer and Partners.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Senior Designer and Partners to develop project design direction
- Manage Design Team including Junior Designer and Design Intern.
- Attend meetings and lead Client coordination
- Provide guidance and recommendations to clients throughout the design process.
- Produce Client Presentations with the design team, for approval by partners.
- Receive feedback from the Senior Designer and Partners and delegate tasks to the design team as necessary.
- Source furniture, fabrics, and furnishings to review with the Senior Designer and Partners.
- Work with the design team to generate Autocad drawings through the Pre-Design, Schematic Design and Design Development phases of the project.
- Produce CD Sets for Partner approval
- Work with Project Manager to develop and meet project schedule and deadlines.
- Communicate on a regular basis with client or client representatives about project status, client questions, and coordination.
- Coordinate with Project Manager during the CA phase for changes to project design and scope and provide SK or Revisions as needed.
- Strong Aesthetic Style and Perspective with understanding of materials and finishes..
- Degree in Interior Architecture, Interior Design or Architecture
- Minimum 4-6 years of experience in the interior design field, working in all aspects of a design project with at least 4 years in the high-end residential market
- Exceptional skills in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop)
- Thorough knowledge of Construction Documentation
- Experience with developing custom Millwork, upholstery and furniture details
- Experience working independently with Clients
- Ability to prioritize design details and meet deadlines
- Experience with managing a Design Team
- Extensive knowledge of industry vendors and sources
- Be willing to travel to job sites in the NYC metropolitan area and as needed to sites in other parts of the country
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented professional, who is comfortable taking on independent responsibilities
General Assembly is an internationally recognized design firm, specializing in high end residential work.
