The ideal candidate will have a passion for luxury interior design and proven experience in delivering exceptional projects within the private residential world. A Senior Designer at Studio Michael Ellison is responsible for managing multiple projects from start to finish taking full accountability down to each detail. Senior Designers manage all facets of high-end residential design for projects that are both ground up construction or full-scale renovations. Senior designers are extremely organized, have strong communication skills, leadership skills and are team players who enjoy collaborating but also work autonomously when needed.
Senior Designer tasks include:
• Design Ideation and Initial Consultations
• Drawings and Floor Plan Development
• Coordinate, attend client meetings
• Construction Administration: Communication and Management of On-site Builders or Trades. Providing diligent site supervision with a focus on design implementation and quality control. Proactively managing client and contractor communication
• Sourcing of Architectural Materials and Finishes and FF&E
• Preparation of presentations and proposals for vendors for custom design
• Preparation of design presentations & proposals and send to client
• FF&E Purchasing/procurement with tracking in Studio Designer. Coordinate and manage deliveries, storage, and installations
• Vendor communication
• On-site Installation and Site Visits
• Managing project schedules. Ensuring the accuracy, timely installation and quality of all aspects of a remodel project
• Managing daily tasks for dedicated junior staff (1+ team members)
• Provide mentorship to dedicated junior staff (1+ team members)
• Work seamlessly with the principal to manage all aspects of all assigned projects. Weekly/bi-weekly update calls.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• You possess a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture and/or Architecture. We are primarily interested in your passion for the interior design industry, your great ideas and love for what you do.
Benefits and culture:
• Opportunities for interstate and international travel.
• Work with a highly skilled and motivated team on exciting and unique local and international projects.
• Summer Fridays.
** must have a DL and drive and Passport
In March 2022, Michael founded his firm, Studio Michael Ellison, in Midtown Manhattan. Michael and his team have designed a luxury portfolio in NYC, Nantucket, Texas, Palm Beach, Connecticut, Miami, Santa Barbara and Turks and Caicos.SME has been published in House Beautiful, Elle Decor Arab and featured in Elle Decor and AD online among others.
