West Hollywood high-end interior design firm is looking for a Senior Designer to join our team long term. To be successful in this position the candidate will need background in design, architecture and/or construction. The Designer will oversee project from start to finish and work closely with the owner in our West Hollywood office. Luxury residential experience a must. Knowledge of high-end furniture vendors and sources, custom furniture production is required. This is a growing position within an extremely high-paced environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead interior design assignments that include conceptual design, schematic design, design development & construction documents.
- Maintain & monitor project profitability and schedule adherence.
- Coordinate and manage project communications, contracts, budgets and schedules.
- Liaise with client representatives, legal teams, project managers, subcontractors, vendors & other 3rd parties.
- Monitor the progress of the team, evaluate team performance, and provide timely, effective feedback to the team.
- Partner with owner and other team members to impart, implement and monitor interior design standards.
- Identify the client's project goals, objectives and communicate this information to the project team.
- Assemble the project team and assign roles to team members.
- Oversee production of all custom furnishings, manage all relevant manufacturers, and insure timely delivery of product for job installations.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture, or construction or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a firm in an interior design, production or management role.
- Strong leadership of complex projects and managing project team.
- Expert written & verbal communications skills.
- Complex problem solving & creative solution skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing business environments, solve problems and take advantage of opportunities to minimize project costs, maintain construction schedules and improve quality of completed facilities.
- Proficient with AutoCAD & Studio Designer software a plus
- Knowledge of FF&E
- Knowledge of furniture specifications
