Senior Interior Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $70,000+

Pillar & Peacock is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to creatively design and manage a wide range of projects. The Senior Designer is responsible for producing high-quality interior design deliverables and providing excellent client service. The perfect person will be able to work on any/all phases of development of a project including design studies, schematic design, design development, construction documents, installation, and construction administration. The Senior Designer will also act as a Project Manager and be responsible for maintaining cohesiveness, consistency, and efficiency in a project.

Responsibilities & Duties

Senior Designer:

• Develop and design projects through completion with minimal review and supervision
• Conceptualize and create design ideas through 3D visualization, mood boards and hand-sketching
• Develop space plans, project budget, schedule and programming documentation
• Selections and specifications of finish materials and furniture
• Create and manage time and materials budgets for projects
• Track time using Design Manager software
• Prepare design and construction documents to generate detailed design solutions
• Communicate with clients, contractors, and consultants
• Lead project meetings & client presentations
• Organize and prioritize projects and assist with organizing team members, tasks, and meetings
• Administer contract documents, bids & negotiations including construction administration
• Review shop drawings and submittals
• Mentor and manage junior and intermediate designers

Project Management:

• Manage all project efforts, administrative and technical, to assure most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects
• Serve as primary liaison with clients to bring projects to completion on schedule, within budget, and with maximum client satisfaction
• Actively manage client budgets, schedules, and programs; project communications, and documentation; and project team assignments
  

• Estimate fees; determine the scope of work, review proposals and contracts
• Monitor workload, time billing, and specific assignments of the project team
• Coordinate timelines and teammates for simultaneous projects, and to determine capacity for new projects

Qualifications & Skills

• 10+ years of experience as a Designer in a Residential Firm
• NCIDQ certification preferred
• Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred
• Excellent oral, written, and graphic communication skills
• ASID membership or willingness to become a member
• Working knowledge of Sketch-Up, InDesign, Photoshop
• Helpful to have experience using Dropbox, Slack, Google Suite, and Zoom
• Desire and ability to work in a creative, service-oriented environment and prioritize while performing on multiple projects simultaneously
• Resiliency to cope with client demands & able to prioritize duties and work effectively
• Team-oriented but must be able to work independently with little supervision
• Ability to work with team members and projects in other locations

Working Conditions

• Full-Time position (40 hours per week)
• Must have a working vehicle to travel to project sites and between offices
  
• Must feel comfortable working interactively with teammates and industry partners
  
• Some travel will be required

About Pillar & Peacock

Pillar & Peacock is an interior design firm dedicated to synthesizing beauty and function. Our name reflects our commitment to both exquisite design and precise planning: Pillar, for architectural fundamentals that yield functionality, and Peacock, for flourishes of bold beauty. Our projects include residential and commercial spaces, new home construction, renovations, additions, multi-family complexes, offices, and interior-design only projects. Were driven by the firm belief that design should be an authentic reflection of you. To achieve this, we begin every partnership by dedicating time to develop a clear understanding of the motivation behind your project, as well as your style, budget, and goals to make sure our design comfortably fits your criteria. Pillar & Peacocks personalized, collaborative approach ensures not only seamless roll-outs, but also completed projects that stand the test of time--- intuitive, beautiful, visionary spaces that simply work, not just today, but always.

Pillar & Peacock is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, service member status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, and local laws.