Interior Designer

About the role

The Interior Designer visualizes and sketches plans per client goals, sourcing products, and materials, determining costs, and inspecting construction to ensure alignment with design specifications are met.

Responsibilities

• Perform interior design assignments that include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning and construction documentation
• Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and lighting
• Generate finish plans, specifications, and material selections needed for construction
• Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
• Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators
• Determine the client’s goal and requirement for projects
• Consider how the space will be used and how people will move through the space
• Keep sample library’s updated
• Work with Project Manager on products and interior design sketches
• Search for and bid on new projects with the Marketing Director
• Specify materials and furnishings, such as lighting, furniture, floor and wall finishes, window coverings, casework, and plumbing fixtures
• Create a timeline for the interior design project and estimate project costs
• Place orders for materials and oversee the installation of the design elements
• Visit the site after the project is complete to ensure the client is satisfied

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of product materials and installation methods
• Basic understanding of architectural drawings and specifications.
• Effective communication skills – verbal and written.
• Visiting job sites to analyze space availability, design needs and the purpose of the space
• Attending client meetings to understand the design needs and client preferences regarding interior styles and colors
• Creating initial design sketches, color themes and ideas based on client requirements and space availability
• Getting approval from the client before creating CAD, Revit, or Sketch designs and detailed briefs for workers and supervisors
• Overseeing the buying process of all raw materials and items required to