Retail Designer for Commercial Design Firm (Proficiency in SketchUp Required)

PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY | RETAIL DESIGNER FOR COMMERCIAL DESIGN FIRM (Proficiency in SketchUp Required)

JOB TITLE: Environmental/ Graphic/ Interior Designer

JOB DESCRIPTION: Retail Designer at Commercial Design Firm

POSITION TYPE: Part-time (8-31 hours/ week) or Full-Time (32-40 hours/week)

LOCATION: Playa Vista (Los Angeles), California

NOTE: We will ONLY consider resumes with samples of work attached or a link to an online portfolio and candidates with proficiency in SketchUp

THE COMPANY

KMDesign Company, LLC. is a growing retail design firm specializing in the gourmet and natural foods markets. Based in Woodland Hills, California, KMDco. serves the entire United States with active projects in Ohio, Minnesota, Northern and Southern California, etc.

We do it all...interior retail design, graphic, decor and millwork design, and coordination of fabrication and installation. We believe strongly in building lasting relationships with our clients by taking their projects from initial design ideation through to completion to ensure our clients’ complete satisfaction. Our primary focus for each project is to take our clients along on the design journey to ensure our vision and theirs is one in the same. Through the use of 3D renderings we’re able to walk our clients through a realistic perspective of their project prior to the fabrication phase of development.

SUMMARY

There is an opening for a part-time (8-31 hours/ week) or full-time (32-40 hours/ week) Environmental/Graphic/ Interior Designer. We are a small firm, which requires each team member, regardless of position, to wear many hats in a given day. The primary responsibility of the Designer is to work under the direction of the Lead Designer and Project Manager to understand scope of work, project goals (including client budgetary goals), design objectives and design style. Designers at KMDco. are encouraged to grow and develop beyond their current position as much as desired to find their role in the company that allows them to fully shine. The Designer reports to the Lead Designer and/or Project Manager whose responsibilities are to oversee and guide the design team through all aspects of project design (architectural plans, signage, millwork, decor, etc.) to keep styles consistent and communicate with the client and obtain approvals throughout the duration of the project.

Daily duties will include, but are not limited to:

- Working with Lead Designer and/or Project Manager to review current project time lines, priorities and upcoming design deliverables

- Building DD-Sets to submit to the architect for integration into their plans (floor finish plans, interior decor elevations, 3D Store Models, etc.)

- Creating signage, decor and millwork designs using Adobe Creative Suites and Google SketchUp

- Compiling designs into InDesign presentations for client approvals and ultimately to act as initial shop details for fabricators

- Sourcing: materials, furniture, hardware, accessories, etc.

- Attending meetings with material reps, going to trade shows, researching new design trends

- Attending site walks periodically (virtually and/or in-person. Out-of-town travel is optional but not mandatory.)

- Running errands (ex: dropping off/picking up samples, sourcing hardware from local stores, shipping at post office, etc.)

- Building/maintaining internal branding/marketing materials for KMDco. (including web site, business cards, brochures, etc.)

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Seeking a high-energy multi-tasker who is an extremely detail-oriented self-starter and a solution based thinker. Someone who is confident in his/her design sense, yet willing to stray from their personal design style to meet the client’s needs in order to best interpret the brand identity of each client - free of any personal agenda or vision.

REQUIRED PROGRAM KNOWLEDGE

Proficiency in the following programs is required:

Google SketchUp

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Word & Excel

Proficiency in the following is preferred but not required:

CAD

Web Design and Maintenance (WEB BASED SUCH AS WIX IS ACCEPTABLE)

Photography

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Prefer candidates with a degree/certificate in a design related field of study (Architecture, Environmental Design, Graphic Design, etc.) but will consider candidates without these qualifications who show strong design sense.

COMPENSATION

Starting compensation for first 90-Days is $22/hour to $38/hour depending on experience.

Compensation will be re-assessed after 90-Day Probationary Period with a formal offer letter if KMDco. feels you are a good fit for the Designer position. The probationary period is for the new hire to decide if KMDco. is the right fit for you as much as it is for us to determine if you’re the right candidate for the given position at KMDco.

BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES

Medical, Dental, Vision (50% coverage of base plan for employee. 0% coverage for dependents.)

401K

PTO

Paid Holidays

* Please note some benefits are only offered to full-time employees.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate for this Designer position please submit your resume, along with links or screenshots of some examples of previous work.

Thank you for your interest in becoming part of our team. We look forward to hearing from you.

Kacie Davis

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Experience:

• SketchUp: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person