What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interior Designer position at Heirloom?
General Overview
The Interior Designer works within the Design Department, as part of the Design & Install team. The primary function of the Associate Designer role is to support the Design Manager in project planning, design, and installation; including developing the design concept, locally sourcing brand and design consistent art, secondary furnishings, accessories, and decor. The Interior Designer role is the precursor to the Design Manager role.
Essential Functions
- Work collaboratively with the Lead Design Manager, or Design Manager, in creating of the design plan and cornerstone selections.
- Source furniture, fixtures, and accessories, as needed.
- Assist in the project organization including budget updates, project updates/communications, maintaining project specs.
- Prepare design drawings including floor plans, interior elevations, and details, under supervision of the Design Manager.
- Ensure all project boards are up to date.
- Assist the Design Manager with procurement tasks; including placing, tracking and receiving orders, managing project budgets, and organizing returns.
- Attend all local site visits and consultant meetings with the Design Manager. Participate in all team meetings. Clearly document all meeting outcomes, photograph progress, and maintain project updates.
- Source, select, and curate local brand/design consistent art, secondary furnishings, accessories, and decor.
- Remotely support the Operations Team during initial phases of installations in other parts of the country as needed.
- Travel to project sites to complete new property installations within a predetermined budget and schedule.
- Assist with all installation activities; including furniture install, hanging art, mirrors, decor, etc.
- Assist in staging the final design for a professional marketing photoshoot.
- Work collaboratively with the Operations Associate(s) and Install Associate(s) to bring new property installations to completion.
- Document the project punch list and organize all project close-out tasks.
- Complete billable hours and business expense submissions in accordance with company policy
Requirements
A successful Interior Designer is a creative team player with a strong drive. The ideal candidate is someone who is able to manifest their creative spirit through meticulous attention to detail. We look for creatives who strive for excellence and are ready to do the hard work it takes to get there. While we certainly welcome candidates with a formal background in interior design, fine arts, and architecture to apply for this role, it is not a prerequisite for consideration.
- Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, or equivalent experience and education
- 1-3 years of design experience: sourcing, procurement of finishes and furnishings, budgeting, etc.
- Exceptional aesthetic taste
- Valid driver’s license and upstanding driving record
- Must be highly organized and demonstrate exemplary planning, multi-tasking, and time-management
- Proactive approach to problem solving (critical thinker)
- Willing and able to travel domestically up to 50% of the time (10-12 business days/month)*
- Able to lift up to 50lbs comfortably
- Must be literate in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Applications
- Must be proficient in CAD, Revit, or Sketch Up
- Travel commitments may vary by employee depending on where they are based out of. Traveling commitment is up to 75% of the time during the first 90 days of employment (training period). For more information about the training period please see below
Benefits
Schedule & Compensation
- The Interior Designer role is a full-time position and will be based in Savannah, GA.
- This is a salaried role with eligibility for benefits (insurance, 401k, PTO, employee stays at Heirloom properties). In addition to a base salary, this role is eligible for additional performance based compensation.
- While the Interior Designer role will be primarily to focus on locally based projects, domestic travel may be required depending on project flow.
Training
The first 90 days of the role will be an immersive training, mentorship, and onboarding experience. The purpose of the 90-day training period is to learn Heirloom’s proprietary design and installation process by participating in new property installs across multiple geographies. Interior Designer should expect to be traveling within the first 90 days of employment.
