NOTE: Central, East Coast or Atlantic Standard - No other time zones will be considered.
POSITION SUMMARY
We're seeking a highly skilled, Senior Interior Designer with excellence in FF&E to lead the design for high end residential projects concentrated in the Caribbean and East Coast. Working in close collaboration with the Design Director, you will be a high-level contributor to executing the vision through life cycle of the project. This role calls for technical rigor and high-touch, "white-glove" approach to client service. You will be supported by a Junior Designer, Assistant Project Manager, Accounting and Logistics team members.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Advanced Presentation & Communication: Excel at delivering compelling, visually-driven design presentations to discerning high-net-worth clients. You must be able to articulate a cohesive design narrative and provide clear, professional project updates in conjunction with management team.
- Architectural Integration: Provide critical design input to the Architectural Designer to ensure all details are accurately reflected in the interior architectural Revit modeling and drafting phases.
- Strategic Space Planning: Develop masterful furniture layouts and floor plans that optimize scale, flow, and the unique requirements of indoor-outdoor Caribbean living that functions for daily family life as well as hosting large social gatherings.
- Bespoke FF&E Selection: Source and specify luxury wall finishings, furniture, lighting, and textiles, with a specialized focus on high- performance materials capable of withstanding tropical and coastal climates and high use.
- Custom Furniture Design: Create detailed technical drawings and elevations for bespoke furniture and cabinetry to be executed by master craftsmen.
- Management Leadership: Mentor Junior Designer, collaborate with Accounting and Logistics to ensure seamless execution across multiple project, simultaneously.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Presentation Excellence: Mastery in visual storytelling and written and spoken English [Spanish is a bonus]; able to instill confidence in clients [and all stakeholders] during high-stakes presentations.
- Education & Experience: Bachelor's/Master's in Interior Design or Architecture and 7+ years in high-end residential interior design with a focus on comprehensive FF&E packages.
- Technical Mastery: Proficiency in AutoCAD [Revit is a plus], Adobe Creative Suite, Excel, Rhino to create high quality drawing sets, detailed furniture plans, complex custom detailing, elevations and models for presentation and coordinate into architectural models.
- Construction Knowledge: strong understanding of interior construction, millwork detailing [lighting RCP a plus]
- Market Knowledge: Deep familiarity with luxury trade vendors and technical material specifications for diverse environments.
- Leadership: Excellence of team and client leadership with a sense of ownership of tasks and outcomes.
FIRM SUMMARY
We are a boutique design firm comprised of nine professionals managing a high-caliber portfolio of estates ranging from $5M-$25M averaging 45,000 sq. ft. under design, with a project concentration in the Caribbean and east coast. We're uniquely positioned to provide Construction Management services ensuring our designs are executed to the highest standard.
CULTURE
A commitment to craft, a drive for excellence, refined design sensibility and a spirit of curiosity and collaboration. We have a talent-meets-growth mindset that fosters originality and excellence.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Originality and allegiance to quality. Infuse the residential product with boutique hospitality programming and personality to reflect the character of the client while exuding a sense of destination.
