We are seeking a talented and versatile Interior Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate possesses a proactive and can-do attitude, strong organizational and time management skills, and a keen eye and love for design. You must enjoy and be comfortable with working on a diverse range of projects, willing to take initiative to solve problems, and have the ability to learn new skills quickly. Residential interior design experience, drawing/sketching abilities, and proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, or Adobe Creative Suite is strongly preferred but not required.
This is a hybrid position and the candidate must be able to regularly drive to various locations throughout Orange County. The Interior Designer will be an integral member of the team and be involved in all aspects of the business, and will have an amazing opportunity to get hands-on entrepreneurship mentorship and experience in a dynamic and growing company. We are looking for a candidate who will be able to start as soon as possible.
Please visit this Youtube link for a look at our latest residential project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTYqL2Oeceo&t=50s
Key Responsibilities:
- With the creative team, create and develop the interior design process from end to end.
- Assist in setting up organizational infrastructure
- Establish a streamlined and efficient interior design process that encompasses concept development, client collaboration, space planning, material selection, and project implementation.
- Define clear project milestones and deliverables to ensure a smooth workflow from initial consultation to project completion.
- Continuously evaluate and improve the design process based on feedback, industry trends, and project outcomes.
- Coordinate and communicate effectively with the creative team, contractors, architects, and other professional involved in the interior design process.
- Maintain vendor and client database.
- Create detailed sketches, drawings, and CAD plans to visualize design concepts.
- Assist in sourcing art, antiques, furniture, decor, fixtures, and finishes.
- Create and manage proposals, budgets, and inventory.
- Interact with vendors to schedule delivery times and coordinate shipping and logistics
- Maintain fabric and sample library.
- Conduct market research and stay up-to-date with interior design trends, materials, and finishes.
- Assist in creative development and branding.
- Assist with marketing and social media management, including content creation and posting.
- Maintain an active presence on social media platforms relevant to the interior design industry.
- Assist with permit applications.
- Complete additional tasks as needed to support the creative team.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to travel locally or out of state.
- Ability to lift and mobilize small to medium items, up to 30 lbs. while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
- Ability to go up and down stairs and maneuver effectively around job sites, warehouse, and office.
- Position may entail prolonged standing, twisting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, bending, and climbing.
Qualifications:
- College degree required.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and clean driving record.
- A strong artistic eye and love for design.
- Outstanding conceptual 3-dimensional thinking and graphic presentation skills.
- Exemplary planning, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to multitask, manage competing demands, and meet deadlines on multiple, concurrent projects in various stages of development without losing attention to detail.
- High-degree of self-motivation and resourcefulness, and able to work with minimal guidance or supervision but also open to constructive criticism and following directions.
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrates an adaptable, collaborative, and positive attitude.
- Excellent written, graphic, and oral communication skills.
- Displays high degree of professionalism in order to maintain confidential information with discretion, deal with people tactfully, and help establish strong relationships and positive communication.
- Technologically savvy, with the aptitude to learn new software.
- Strong internet research skills and the ability to compile, digest, and summarize information in an organized, cogent, and aesthetically pleasing manner.
- Strong understanding of social media platforms and a regular user of social media.
- Experience in residential interior design, art, or other creative fields is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in drawing and sketching is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Studio Designer, or Adobe Creative Suite is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace is a must.
- Photography experience is a plus.
- Interior design certification or architecture license is a plus.
- Social media management experience is a plus.
- Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
- Flexibility to occasionally work evenings and weekends (e.g. for vendor meetings, photography/video shoots, open houses) required.
This full-time position includes paid time off (holidays, sick, and accrued vacation days) and the ability to participate in a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Discretionary bonuses are also awarded. Salary commensurate with skills and experience. Hired candidates must submit to a criminal background and DMV check and provide a valid driver’s license, proof of vehicle registration, and authorization to work in the U.S.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you legally authorized to work in the US?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Tustin, CA 92782 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tustin, CA 92782