Interior Designer
Concetti, Detroit, MI, United States
SUMMARY
The Designer supports the CEO/Principal Designer, and the Design Team in day‑to‑day design functions of Concetti. The Designer provides quality and intuitive designs to our clients, tailored to their needs, by supporting both design work and internal operations, through partnership with the Concetti team and under the direction of the Principal Designer. The Designer is creative, self‑motivated, eager to learn, and demonstrates strong design abilities and knowledge of business components of the industry. The Designer interacts with both a diverse clientele and internal team members. This role requires creativity, passion, excellent communication, strong understanding of construction, and fresh, evolving design skills. Depending on experience level, the designer may be responsible for project deliverables, meeting overall project design schedules, as well as preparing and presenting design proposals and concepts to clients.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Design
Assists the CEO/Principal Designer, Lead Designer, and the Design Team with projects and daily tasks
Works with clients on residential and commercial projects, leading through the Concetti Phased Design Process
Under the direction of the Principal and/or Lead Designer, works with clients on residential and commercial projects from full strategy to styling
Creates design solutions for review by Principal and/or Lead Designer for client approval
Supports client through the design process by following the phased approach (when appropriate)
Advise client on interior design factors such as space planning, layout and use of furnishings or equipment, and color coordination
Executes project in accordance with client design contract, budgeting for labor hours and writing change orders as needed
Embraces Concetti design process and follows process to ensure team cohesion
Conducts field measurements, verifies dimensions, and builds plans into Chief Architect
Creates any necessary construction/detail drawings to document design solution
Coordinates with contractors, architects, engineers, and trades to ensure job success
Maintains consistent communication with professionals, trades, and internal team
Creates and obtains quote requests
Estimates and sources architectural material requirements and costs, for review by Principal and/or Lead Designer to present to client for approval
Attends furniture delivery and installations in person
Regular and routine onsite attendance
Maintains client folders including marketing materials
Design Team Support
Maintains consistent communication with clients including progress report and creates and maintains project timeline
Assists with client photoshoots as needed
Keeps office clean & orderly
Helps to maintain Resource Library & accessory inventory
Helps with procurement tasks as needed
Actively collaborates with marketing team to document the design process and support Concetti brand initiatives
Other
Works harmoniously and collaboratively with team members to accomplish agency objectives
All other duties as assigned
Educational Requirements
Required Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture preferably from a CIDA accredited institution
Experience Requirements
Preferred 3–5 years of experience in Interior Design
Software Experience
Experience & proficiency working with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms), Mac computers and devices, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Canva, Chief Architect, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest
Knowledge – Design
Knowledge of all aspects of Interior Design from inception to completion, including:
Design and materials for residential and commercial projects
Elements & principles of design
Architectural selections, flooring, cabinets, tile, lighting, etc.
FF&E selections, furniture, window treatments, area rugs, art and accessories
Space planning methodology
Conduct field measures
Budget management
Creation of precision technical plans, drawings, and models
Design trends, material costs, building codes and ADA laws, building systems, and construction methods
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Design
Assists the CEO/Principal Designer, Lead Designer, and the Design Team with projects and daily tasks
Works with clients on residential and commercial projects, leading through the Concetti Phased Design Process
Under the direction of the Principal and/or Lead Designer, works with clients on residential and commercial projects from full strategy to styling
Creates design solutions for review by Principal and/or Lead Designer for client approval
Supports client through the design process by following the phased approach (when appropriate)
Advise client on interior design factors such as space planning, layout and use of furnishings or equipment, and color coordination
Executes project in accordance with client design contract, budgeting for labor hours and writing change orders as needed
Embraces Concetti design process and follows process to ensure team cohesion
Conducts field measurements, verifies dimensions, and builds plans into Chief Architect
Creates any necessary construction/detail drawings to document design solution
Coordinates with contractors, architects, engineers, and trades to ensure job success
Maintains consistent communication with professionals, trades, and internal team
Creates and obtains quote requests
Estimates and sources architectural material requirements and costs, for review by Principal and/or Lead Designer to present to client for approval
Attends furniture delivery and installations in person
Regular and routine onsite attendance
Maintains client folders including marketing materials
Design Team Support
Maintains consistent communication with clients including progress report and creates and maintains project timeline
Assists with client photoshoots as needed
Keeps office clean & orderly
Helps to maintain Resource Library & accessory inventory
Helps with procurement tasks as needed
Actively collaborates with marketing team to document the design process and support Concetti brand initiatives
Other
Works harmoniously and collaboratively with team members to accomplish agency objectives
All other duties as assigned
Educational Requirements
Required Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture preferably from a CIDA accredited institution
Experience Requirements
Preferred 3–5 years of experience in Interior Design
Software Experience
Experience & proficiency working with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms), Mac computers and devices, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Canva, Chief Architect, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest
Knowledge – Design
Knowledge of all aspects of Interior Design from inception to completion, including:
Design and materials for residential and commercial projects
Elements & principles of design
Architectural selections, flooring, cabinets, tile, lighting, etc.
FF&E selections, furniture, window treatments, area rugs, art and accessories
Space planning methodology
Conduct field measures
Budget management
Creation of precision technical plans, drawings, and models
Design trends, material costs, building codes and ADA laws, building systems, and construction methods
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