Designer - I

At Dessin Haus Collective, LLC we transformed the way a design group operates by cultivating a collaboration of multidisciplinary professionals under one roof. We are a diverse team of creatives, developers, procurement agents and installers; dedicated to delivering innovative and holistic design solutions.

As a Designer I, you will evaluate, select, and perform in a self-directed manner in all aspects of the interior design process, including preparation of presentation materials, schematic design, design development, contract documents, renderings, and construction administration activities within an established budget, schedule, site, and programmatic requirements.

This is a hybrid position based out of the Nashville, TN office. The position will be reporting to the Senior Director, Design.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

· Performs tasks according to specific guidelines under general supervision of Senior Designers.

· With minimal supervision develops design concepts, space planning, and FF&E selections and produces presentations to present to management.

· Assists in day-to-day coordination efforts required to produce a set of Construction Documents and FF&E Specifications; namely the research, communication and documentation required to execute the project effectively.

· Overall knowledge of the design process, including design documentation, FF&E specifications, color and materials.

· Displays creative interior design skills including concept development, hand sketching, and selection of materials, color palette, and FF&E.

· Implements all planning and design into AutoCAD.

· Present clear and concise concepts.

· Ensures daily and weekly tasks are completed.

· Interested in all areas of design including interior architecture, furniture design, and graphic design.

· Possesses a strong understanding of design principles and theory.

Management & Leadership

· Meets regularly with management to discuss design direction, general tasks, project challenges, schedules, upcoming meetings and deadlines.

· Responsible for organizing and maintaining accurate records of all project-related FF&E and finish selections.

· Attends meetings as requested by management, takes notes, and provides documentation of meeting notes.

· Executes delivery of documents, samples and general correspondence to consultants as needed.

· Collaborate with Senior Director and Vice President to fully understand service needs and suggest improvements for how we as an agency can work better.

· Support agency culture through leadership integrity, transparent communication and demonstration of Dessin’s core values.

Technical Skills

· Experience in furniture design and construction methods for high-use hospitality environments.

· Experience in FF&E specification writing.

· Some understanding and knowledge of conventional construction methods and techniques and how to document them appropriately. Continues to grow knowledge.

· Produces AutoCAD design drawings including elevations, sections, details.

· Produces in Excel, architectural/finish schedules.

· Produces presentations in InDesign.

· Performs shop drawings and submittals reviews at the direction of management.

· Supervises and/or performs site observations and installations as required by management.

· Proficient in AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Excel.

· Some knowledge of Revit and SketchUp with a desire to advance knowledge in both programs.

Experience & Education

· Minimum 1-3 years of experience in hospitality or residential Interior Design.

· Bachelor/ Master’s Degree from an accredited Interior Design/Architecture program.

· Degrees must come from a CIDA-accredited Interior Design program or NAAB-accredited Architecture program.

· Familiarity of construction materials, Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) specifications/ providers, particularly as applicable to the hospitality industry is a plus.

Physical Requirements

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as management deems necessary.

EOE/AA/MFDV

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nashville, TN 37219