Job Description

About the Job

LORNA GROSS Interior Design is seeking to add its next superstar to our amazing team. The Interior Designer is an experienced and mature soul who is passionate about design, meticulous about details, savvy at project management, and motivated by a friendly, fast-paced, team atmosphere. This opportunity is ideal for a positive-minded candidate seeking a stable position with a sophisticated and expanding brand.

This is a dynamic role that is ideal for an individual who enjoys project management, leading, and who excels at client advocacy. Candidates must display critical thinking, exceptional organization skills, design acumen, and the ability to prioritize, direct team members, as well as work independently.

Ideal candidates will have extensive design experience, having overseen project timelines and budgets and having a proven track record for advocating on behalf of clientele and supporting the business owner. They must be savvy at systems to optimize the performance of projects and the overall firm.

Lorna Gross Interior Design is an award-winning, niche influencer firm with a primary focus on high-end residential and hospitality projects. The company has been featured in many national and international publications, including Architectural Digest, and is recognized for its unique design and customer focus.

Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Create and direct extraordinary, detailed design concepts, with an extra focus on delivering on client and project goals.
• With input from the President, oversee and manage the interior design process, timelines, schedules, and deliverables working within the project budget.
• Manage multiple projects at one time through all phases of a project. Have the ability to delegate and demonstrate a leadership mentality as well as mentor and train team members.
• Communicate, lead, and coordinate with clients and contractors as well as: mechanical, electrical, structural, lighting, and audio-visual. This role is the primary liaison with the client.
• You will serve as a relentless advocate for our clients, actively seeking to understand their needs and concerns. You will be responsible for resolving client issues promptly and effectively, demonstrating empathy and a commitment to client success.
• Have a clear understanding of the architectural design process and how to integrate interior elements and concepts.
• Create drawings using AutoCAD, Sketchup, Photoshop/InDesign as well as hand sketching. Familiarity with the development of construction documents.
• Develop space plans and design concepts to ensure code, accessibility, and functional requirements are met.
• Ability to brainstorm and source finish materials, furnishings, accessories, and fixtures. 
• Research product specifications & assist in creating client quotes 
• Produce presentations for client meetings.
• Support the firm's social media initiatives, as well as actively participate in design events and conferences.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture.
• Minimum 4+ years of residential/hospitality interiors-focused project experience.
• NCDIQ Certification is a plus.
• Superior design and project management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills.
• Great communicator and listener, comfortable leading client, team, vendor, and contractor conversations.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Studio Designer, Adobe Suite, and MS Office.
• Ability to review shop drawings and submittals and create construction documents.
• Understanding and knowledge of building codes and accessibility codes/standards.
• Commercial design experience is a plus.
• Professional demeanor & appearance are mandatory. A corporate background is a plus.
• Must have own transportation. 

Benefits:

• Competitive full-time salary & bonuses.
• Paid holidays & PTO. 
• Health benefits.
• Retirement benefits. 
• Life Insurance.
• Remote Fridays.
• Gas mileage reimbursement.
• Cell phone stipend.

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