LEAD DESIGNER
bd designAustin (TX)
About the role
Lead Designer + Project Manager Are you a kick-ass interior designer with a killer eye? Are you fast on your feet and love an ever-changing day-to-day schedule? Are you an ambitious, self-starter? Are you obnoxiously detail-oriented? Consider yourself a jack-of-all-trades? Enjoy being around fun people every day? Then you may love working with us. We are a rapidly-growing residential and commercial interior design studio that is looking to add a Designer + Project Manager to our crew! We are a laid-back but very hard-working team that works extremely closely together and strives to provide the utmost client experience. The position involves working on and managing projects from start to finish under the direction of the Principal Designer. This includes day-to-day project management, creating architectural drawings, generating design direction, client management, material sourcing, and coordinating directly with vendors. The position reports to the Principal Designer and will be provided with support from a skilled, full-time Design Assistant. The position includes monthly car + phone stipends, commissions + bonuses based on performance, and has the ability to quickly evolve as we continue to grow.
Responsibilities:
- Create detailed design plans, inspiration boards, and FF&E budgets for client projects
- Generate architectural drawings including reflected ceiling floor plans and elevation drawings
- Spec and source materials + furnishings for design projects
- Be the day-to-day client-facing contact, as well as a touchpoint for third-party vendors
- Collect and verify pricing and availability for material items for projects
- Management and oversight of dedicated Design Assistant
- Travel locally to job sites, showrooms, and stores; travel nationally to industry markets (post-Covid)
- Business development for the firm as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in related fields 2+ years of professional interior design experience
- Extreme Proficiency in AutoCAD, Sketchup, Mac applications, G SuiteHigh knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications
- High knowledge of design requirements, construction methods, and materials for multiple types of interior environments.
- High knowledge of vendors and to-the-trade business partners
- Strength and experience consulting directly with clients
- Confidence to communicate your ideas clearly and openly
- Quick on your feet with high proficiency for learning new applications
- Strong spatial understanding and awareness for floor planning and remodeling
- Self-starter and a quick learner with the ability to delegate as needed
- Amenable and understanding of client needs
- Great ability to multitask and work independently as well as with others
- Always one step ahead of everyone else
- Highly self-motivated and amped to grow professionally and personally
- Reliable car and willing to travel on occasion
- Ability to help haul items as needed
- Must be based in Austin, TX area and able to travel to our office in Westlake (based on current Covid in-office policies)
- Easy-going and drama-free
- BonusYou have your own Mac computer to use for work
- You are proficient in generating 3D renderings
- You have a working knowledge of Softwares such as Ivy and CanvaPerksUnlimited PTOSupport for personal + professional development
- Opportunities for a health benefit package
- Ample bonus and commission plan
- Team events such as happy hours, lunches, and travel
- Being around all-around awesome people on a daily basis
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