Junior Designer

About the Role

High-end residential interior design firm is seeking a junior interior designer/design assistant.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist design managers and provide administrative support to office and principals
• Coordinate needs of client, designers, and professional trades
• Conduct research for the project team
• Assist in space planning, programming, and conceptual design activities
• Research and/or specify materials, finishes, furniture, lighting, and flooring
• Assist with furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, and equipment (FF&E)
• Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators
• Conduct field surveys
• Use feedback from other designers to improve
• Collaborate with team member(s) on projects
• Be hands-on with all aspects of day-to-day tasks

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong organizational skills and an attention to detail
• Ability to self-manage, multi-task, and handle numerous projects at once
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to interface professionally and collaborate with peers and a demanding clientele
• Passion for creating beautiful, functional interiors
• Own transportation is required
• Must live within 30 minutes of Washington DC area

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or a related design field, or have 1+ years experience in a design position.
• Experience with design and graphics editing tools (e.g., Sketch up, Photoshop, REVIT, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.) is a plus.
• Knowledge of CAD is a plus.
• Experience with Studio Designer is a plus.
• Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications is preferred.
• Experience with conducting field surveys is preferred.
• Space Planning knowledge and familiarity with building codes is a plus.

Keys to Success

• Reliable and credible
• Time management is essential
• Multitasker capable of working on multiple projects in different phases in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities are required
• Superb organization skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Candidate shall be thorough and deliver high-quality results on time
• Candidate must be resourceful, self-sufficient, and self-motivated
• Focused and detail-oriented
• Collaborative, team players, and willing to get the job done
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced situations with tight deadlines