Qualities of an ideal applicant would include strong organizational skills, flexibility in multi-tasking, resourcefulness, self-motivation, curiosity, strong written and oral communication skills, the ability to work within a team, and of course great taste. The ideal candidate would be able to think and work at both the broadest and smallest scale of the design process, and to comfortably pivot between the creative responsibilities of the position as well as the logistic. There absolutely are production responsibilities with this position, and it requires a command of the entirety of creative process and the ability to move at a fast and intense pace. This position on our Residential team requires pro-active self-management to establish and sustain momentum and forward motion on the projects. This is an outstanding opportunity for a designer to work on meaningful projects for private clients – the ability to communicate and liaise directly with these clients is a responsibility of the position.
Responsibilities include but not be limited to:
• Expertise in antique & vintage furniture and object sourcing.
• Proficiency in material sourcing, including research & development for varied project requirements.
• Strong collaborative skills for coordinating decorative elements with architectural design.
• Comprehensive documentation of decorative & finish specifications/schedules, including material details, hardware, & fixtures.
• Skillful development of furniture plans.
• Experience in custom FF&E design and development.
• Budget management, including creation & execution of decorative project budgets.
• Proven ability to lead & manage decorative furnishing procurement.
• Effective liaison with workrooms to ensure high-quality craftsmanship & detail.
• Comprehensive management of installation scheduling and on-site coordination.
• Development of compelling client presentations, including visual research & design.
• Excellent presentation & communication skills
Job Qualifications (Required):
• Minimum of 7 – 10 years of professional interior design experience
• Residential experience a plus
• Fluency in AutoCAD, the Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
• Strong graphics and visual presentation skills
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• 3D modeling and rendering experience (Rhino, Revit) is a plus
• Dexterity with hand drawing: rendering capabilities is a plus
Roman and Williams is an award-winning architectural and interior design firm based in New York City, recognized for iconic spaces at home in New York and abroad. Each of our projects demonstrates a detailed and comprehensive design vision. Roman and Williams is currently engaged in an international roster of projects in the cultural, institutional, hospitality, retail and residential spheres.
