Senior Designer Position- Full Time Position
We’re on the hunt! Our design firm is looking for a Senior Designer to jump in and join our energetic/fun/very busy/sassy/fabulous design team!
If you are passionate about design, are a self-starter, have a thick skin, own at least one vintage item, and are a religious watcher of any of the Real Housewives Franchises and/or Dateline- this position is for YOU! This is a position perfect for someone who has been in the design world for a while, and who has worked as a design assistant and or/senior designer already. We need someone who can manage projects and help with concept development. See below for responsibilities and requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Being responsible, accountable and punctual.
-Managing timeline for individual project responsibilities, and being accountable for delivery and installation deadlines.
-Working very closely with vendors, sub-contractors, furniture and fabric reps.
-Preparing detailed interior elevations, floorplans, and furniture plans.
-Researching products, obtain pricing information and submitting purchase orders for product.
-Researching, organizing and formatting specifications of plumbing, appliances, lighting, tile, slab and other finishes, fixtures and equipment. We do a lot of this in Excel- so if you are familiar with that program we already love you.
-Placing online orders, tracking orders, and coordinate with receiving warehouse regarding receiving of product.
-Driving to showrooms, vendors, and workrooms to pick up and deliver samples.
-Visiting job sites on a regular basis to verify measurements, edit drawings and confirm finishes.
REQUIREMENTS: (A potential candidate must have the all of following so PLEASE read thoroughly before applying.)
-Must have 1-2 years experience as (at least) a Junior Designer in a residential design firm prior to applying. This is not the right fit for someone fresh out of design school.
-Be proficient in AUTOCAD software. This is a requirement for the position and there will be a skill review during the interview.
-Must be detail oriented.
-Must be able to read and understand building plans and elevations.
-Amazing communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to be assertive and clear with vendors and sub-contractors.
-Ability to work Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm in our design studio, located in Hermosa Beach, CA.
-Must have reliable car with a valid drivers license.
-Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
-Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and all applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel. Knowledge of Pinterest and other social media platforms.
-Must be comfortable working in a fast paced, high pressure environment, have excellent communication skills, attention to detail and be able to take absorb feedback.
-Ability to be a team player at all times, and open to wearing lots of hats on a weekly basis.
-Photoshop knowledge is a plus.
-Prior knowledge/relationship with wholesale and trade vendors is also a plus.
If this is you, GREAT! Please send resume and cover letter to info@katelesterinteriors.com
Compensation will be based on experience and education. We also offer paid vacation and health benefits if needed!