Are you a seasoned design professional ready to lead and inspire within a thriving interior architecture firm? Jennifer Miller Studio is passionate about creating beautiful homes for our clients, and we take immense pride in our work. Featured in AD, Elle Decor, Homes & Gardens, RUE, LUX and many more, our firm works on inspiring jobs with amazing clients. We are currently seeking a Studio Director who shares our love for design, clients, and while driving projects from concept to completion.
Responsibilities
As our Studio Director, you will be instrumental in ensuring the seamless execution of all projects, managing the team, and maintaining our high standards of excellence. Your core responsibilities will include:
Project Leadership & Management: Independently drive projects from inception to completion, managing all details and organization. This includes big-picture prioritization, anticipating client and contractor deadlines, and proactively organizing the team to meet milestones.
Team Leadership & Mentoring: Provide high-level leadership and mentorship to our design team, including managing Associates. You'll enjoy fostering high standards, delegating effectively, and ensuring clear communication to achieve a highly productive team.
Client Engagement: Lead client-facing communications, fostering strong relationships for acquisition, retention, and development.
Operational Excellence: Consult with the Principal and CFO as needed, coordinate with office support, and proactively develop solutions to ensure projects and the team run smoothly.
Business Development: Contribute to client acquisition, retention, and development strategies.
Skills
We're looking for a Studio Director whose impressive track record and comprehensive skill set seamlessly align with our creative and dynamic environment.
Extensive Design Expertise: You should bring 5-7 years of experience working for a firm of our caliber or higher, demonstrating deep proficiency in AutoCAD. Your expertise will encompass creating detailed floor plans, elevations, and custom furniture, along with preparing FF&E specifications deliverables, compelling mood boards, and complete accessory packages.
Strategic Project & Calendar Management: You'll have an exceptional ability to manage complex project overview calendars, anticipate installation timelines with foresight, and proactively plan for deadlines, ensuring every project stays on track.
Valued Vendor Relationships: You've cultivated established
With a deep appreciation for the influence surroundings have on how we live, it is Jennifer’s mission to integrate beautiful, thoughtful design into the daily lives of her clients. Her authentic understanding of people’s unique needs coupled with a sophisticated eye for design and style allows her to create environments reflective of each of her client’s individuality.
Jennifer opened her offices in 2010 after spending 14 years with three well known, award winning design firms. Jennifer leads all design projects and is a central figure from beginning to completion. Projects over the years have allowed her to work all over the country as well as Europe encompassing a wide range of experiences for Jennifer, including large estates, urban dwellings and charming bungalows.
