Interior Designer

Job Overview:

Emerson Grace Design is a full-service interior design firm with a studio in Lafayette. We work on residential and boutique commercial projects in the Bay Area and beyond.

We’re a small team, all working collaboratively to create beautiful, well-managed projects for happy clients. This position requires the ability to lead an interior design project, work well with other stakeholders; both internal and external and have a design sensibility that aligns with our firm.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or a related field
• Minimum 5 years experience in a full service interior design firm, REQUIRED
• Chief Architect Proficiency Preferred, AutoCAD required
• Strong technical skills including strong experience with Chief Architect, Sketch Up, Studio Designer, Basecamp, and Google Workspace
• Incredible attention to detail and follow-through
• A high level of integrity and adherence to the firm’s values, beliefs and principles
• Strong communication skills for client presentations and team collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Liaison between Principal and outside stakeholders from kick off to installation; managing the project, including client communication and budget
• In support and alongside the Principal, collaborate with clients to understand and develop the vision for the project
• Responsible for project pacing; moving the project along and managing the speed, accuracy and profitability of the project
• Communicate with clients in person and in writing throughout project always mindful of delivering the highest level of client service
• Create initial client budget
• Attend site visits and work with architects, builders and project managers to execute plans efficiently
• Create existing floor plans, proposed floor plans, electrical plans and furniture plans, elevations and FFE schedules
• Create renderings with an eye for detail and accuracy
• Create all floor plans in accordance with EGD standards
• Create mood boards, material boards/design presentations
• Assist and oversee furniture sourcing, selection of finishes and all items necessary for design of space
• Design custom furniture and millwork using Sketch Up and Chief Architect
• Communicate with vendors/reps on samples, pricing, lead times and designspecifications
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing across all stakeholders
• Record, organize and track vital project information
• Manage all vendors necessary for the completion of the project
• Prepare, attend and assist with management of project installation

Skills:

• Established design aesthetic with a portfolio of relevant work
• Ability to lead and manage a project from concept through to completion within budget
• Ability to communicate with clients, vendors, architects, builders, subcontractors and stakeholders with project goals at the forefront of all communication
• Ability to collaborate and work harmoniously on a team
• Familiar with the SFDC showrooms
• Must have a car and a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to client sites

Please submit a resume, 3 references and 8-10 design inspiration images or links of things you’re loving right now. Email to admin@emersongracedesign.com and reference the job title in your email. Absolutely no phone calls!

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person