Job Description

One of SE Florida's highly regarded and established residential interior design firms is seeking a highly motivated and detailed oriented fulltime position for Jr Designer /
Design Assistant. In this role, you will work closely with our senior designer and company president to assist with all aspects of the interior architectural design process, from concept development to project completion. Ideal candidates should possess at least 3 years of working in a high-end design related field. You will be responsible for conducting research, participation with design plans, and communicating with clients and contractors to ensure that all projects are completed to the highest standards.

The Design Assistant provides support to the company Principal and Lead Designer.

Position Requirements
• Architectural drawings management - Printed hard copies of current sets of drawings to be well organized and readily available.
• Pitch in to help when necessary for deadlines.
• Attend all client meetings locally in and out of state to assist Principal and Senior
designer.
• Take notes at all meetings - create minutes & disperse to team in a timely manner.
• Liaise with and oversee on site work of vendors, contractors, including but not limited
to window treatments, painting, and electrical work.
• Assist design team with all design related activities such as preparing for
presentations and product research.
• Assist in the management of project timelines and suggest updates and/or changes to
stay on schedule.
• Collaborate with the design team and [Senior] Installation Managers to assist with the
installation of projects.
• Create agendas for all meetings.
• Help maintain a neat and organized office.
• Make and schedule all travel itineraries and arrangements.
• Personal errands for president and senior designer.
• Scheduling for Senior designer / Principal
• Create construction binders for team members.
• Organize all digital files in company server and Dropbox including photos, all project
notes, and all material selections for projects.
• Maintain material and sample library and files.
• Establish good working relationships with vendors and contractors to efficiently obtain
information related to the projects.

Skills and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in interior design. Design or architecture experience, including high-end residential (preferred) or commercial design.
• Software Proficiency: Apple/Mac iOS, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and
PowerPoint). Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator) and Google
SketchUp is a bonus!
• Demonstrated skill in interior design and office administration
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role

Attributes
• Represent the company professionally to clients and vendors.
• Strong communicator– you take initiative in keeping the people you work with in the
loop. You find it easy to provide conjectures and insight to situations and
conversations.
• Problem solver - you're a natural in creating solutions that make it easier for you to
navigate existing conditions and solve new problems as they arise.
• Curious thinker - you’re keenly aware of your surroundings, enjoy learning new skills
and are not afraid to ask why and how things work the way they do.
• Reliable and punctual. You recognize the need for urgency when working on a
deadline.
• Positive attitude, you anticipate the needs of the senior designer/principal and
contribute to the success of the team.
• Adaptable, you are able & eager to learn new skills and techniques to improve
workflow.
• Time Management, you are able to complete tasks such as note taking and information gathering quickly and efficiently

To apply for this position , please submit:

your resume, portfolio and three professional references, as outlined below.

All experience, references and statements related to your application or candidacy are presumed to be truthful and accurate and are subject to validation. Providing false or misleading information, or omitting relevant information, may be grounds for the withdrawal of any application or candidacy. References from former peers and colleagues, rather than the employer itself, may be deemed insufficient and additional information may be required. Design Management Company has sole and exclusive discretion to determine whether the information provided by a candidate is sufficient.

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