Associate Designer

W Design Interiors is an award-winning firm specializing in high-end residential and commercial interior design. Recognized for attention to detail, the firm captures a functional elegance through a sophisticated approach to design. From a Mountain Modern Colorado home to a seaside penthouse in Florida, W Design has the capability to execute any style across the nation and internationally. W Design has been featured in Best of Residential by Interior Design Magazine, Florida Design magazine, Elle Decor, Houzz, Dering Hall and more. With offices in Cleveland, Ohio and Naples, Florida, the W Design team has been providing their clients a full range of interior design services for over 15 years. Join them to carry out their mission to provide a unique lifestyle experience with comfort, quality, and beauty.

Job Purpose

The Associate Designer will assist in the creation of functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing spaces by assessing space requirements, determining optimal furniture placement, and selecting decorative items, all while adhering to relevant blueprint, building code, and inspection requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Update furniture selection in AutoCAD drawings

· Assist with progress between designers and PM team

· Assist and organize the Design presentation

· Maintains current knowledge of trends and materials, techniques, and other developments in interior design.

· Assist during staging and accessorizing during final installation.

· Review proposals for accuracy and submit to Project Manager

· Gather quotes for all selections and submit for proposal

· Provide team with site photos from each visit.

· Assist in detailed workorders for upholstery, drapery, lighting, furniture, or any custom pieces.

· Specify details for all selections

· Maintain selections and schemes in catalog sheets

· Assist with fabric schemes and furnishing selections

· Create furniture plans as needed

· Maintain project bins

· Organize, coordinate, and maintain resource library.

· Order fabric samples

· Set up and coordinate luncheons for reps.

· Travel as needed.

· Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

Include, but are not limited to:

• Proven excellent written and verbal communication, computer, and creative skills.
• Good graphic presentation
• Advanced knowledge of furniture, fixture, and equipment (FF&E) architectural/interior finishes, lighting, color, and material to carry out design intent.
• Ability to use Photoshop, In Design, AutoCAD, Microsoft office products.
• Ability to work well under pressure, juggle and prioritize multiple projects and adjust work accordingly, often against tight deadline.
• Good understanding of construction terms, scheduling, and planning concepts.
• Good time management, organizational presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Education (degree(s) required)
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience (years of experience required)
• 4-6 years design experience
• 1 + year of Project Management / administrative experience

Working Conditions

Working conditions are normal for an office environment with flexibility in schedule. Work may require some weekend and evening work. Some travel may be required.

Physical Requirements

This position may include physical demands such as the ability to intensely focus and handle stressful situations. You will primarily be working on a computer and sitting in this role. There may be travel at times. Reasonable accommodations can be made to employees with qualified disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the job, so long as there is no undue hardship created upon the organization or other employees within the organization.

Supervision Received

Regular, supervisor is normally available for help/advice.

Direct Reports

None.

Conclusion

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or physical demands associated with the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person