Design Associate jobs in the United States

The Linchpin Co. is a people operations group offering custom recruitment and training services. At Linchpin, we know a company's most valuable resource is its people, and we are people experts!

We will be the point of contact between you and Birch Event Design during the recruitment process, acting as your trusted advisor and coach. We look forward to your interest.

THE RULE AT BIRCH IS: WHATEVER OUR CLIENTS NEED, WHATEVER THEY IMAGINE, WHATEVER THEY DESIRE, WE ARE ALL IN.

What we do—what we stand for, what we lose sleep over—is never about Birch. It’s about our clients. Their dreams. Their plans. The exemplification of their personality or brand. And the lasting, momentous impression that only a Birch experience can leave.

From the initial concept to the final execution, we curate and orchestrate every aspect of the design process to create a truly memorable experience for our clients and their guests. By meticulously coordinating all the elements and managing the logistics, Birch creates an immersive experience where every choice, no matter how small, is purposeful and impactful.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

A rare career opportunity has just been created for a self starting, passionate, bright, hungry, and career-oriented Design Associate to support our industry-leading leading and award-winning design team. You will work closely with designers and clients to understand their needs and collaborate to create visual solutions for design event concepts that align with their objectives.

You’re resourceful and an expert problem solver. Assuring a steady completion of workload in a timely manner is key to success in this position.

You should have a strong eye for design and attention to detail, as well as excellent communication and collaboration skills.

This opportunity is a lifestyle career for the right person. You’re able to work as needed and hungry to accomplish and grow. You have grit, resilience, and most of all, a burning passion to succeed. You’ll be part of an elite but friendly team who are welcoming and hard-working.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

● Passion for bringing teams together and supporting a strong culture

● Hungry to achieve and serve

● A love of design and an obsession with pleasing our clients

● Participating in brainstorming sessions and contributing ideas to

design projects

● Ability to support design team in proposal development and

presentations

● Creating sketches, renderings, or other visual representations of design

concepts

● Communicating with vendors and suppliers to select and source design

elements

● Gather detailed information and quotes for preparation of accurate

design proposals

● Assist design team with various design and administrative tasks from

initial planning through to project completion

● Assisting with project management tasks such as tracking budgets and

project timelines

● Developing detailed design specifications and materials lists

● Conducting research on design trends and best practices

● Ability to adapt to changing project requirements, design trends, and to

refine designs

● Communicating with clients or stakeholders

● Strong organizational skills and obsession with detail

● Possible travel may be required for certain design projects to coordinate

and assist with execution or conduct site inspections

● High level of discretion and confidentiality

WHAT YOU NEED TO WIN

● A solid understanding of design principles and best practices.

● Work effectively under pressure and manage multiple projects

simultaneously

● Ability to work efficiently, both as a team and independently

● Strong organizational skills and obsession with detail

● Proficiency with Google Workplace & tools

● High level of discretion and confidentiality

SKILLS THAT WILL GET YOU ON THE TOP OF OUR LIST

● A strong design portfolio and sense of style

● Experience with Adobe Creative Suite

● Experience with AutoCAD plans, including but not limited to, floor

plans, furniture plans, elevations, sections and reflected ceiling plans

● Experience with project management software

NON-NEGOTIABLE SOFT SKILLS

● Delightfully Approachable: high EQ, keeps cool under pressure, an

inspirational person that others can come to with questions, handles

sensitive information with confidentiality & discretion

● Proactively Organized: anticipates needs & preferences, timely

execution on deadlines, take-care-of-it-now mentality when needed

● Works effectively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams to

deliver stunning design concepts and excellent execution

● Strategic thinker, business development and growth creative mindset

● Ability to manage several projects at once and thrive in a fast-paced

environment

● Holds oneself to a high standard and expects that of others

TELL ME MORE

● Based in our beautiful Hudson Yards, Manhattan headquarters

● Immediate hire

● Salary range of $50,000 - $60,000 depending on experience

● Top tier health, dental, 401K with a 4% match, paid time off, paid

holidays, employee assistance program (coaching, mental health

counseling etc) plus additional perks benefits.specialized.com

● Dog friendly offices (trained dogs)

Birch is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where all

people thrive. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.