Vacancy caducado!
Pu’uwai Design and Construction
We are a leader in the Luxury Custom Residential Design + Build market. Our company’s focus is on designing and building high-end residential projects on the island of Kaua’i. We are looking for an individual who understands custom home building, understands design principles, and can assist in bringing these two disciplines together in comprehensive documents.
We are currently seeking a FF&E Designer to join our Design Studio. As an FF&E Designer, in partnership with the Senior Design Staff, you will be responsible for interpreting, organizing, and executing the conceptual design of a project with emphasis on furnishings, fixtures and equipment while utilizing your creativity, foresight, and judgement to meet project requirements and objectives through a project’s completion. Position of FF&E Designer is not remote. Candidate must be willing to work in our office on the sunny south shore of Kaua’i, Hawai’i.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Possessing a creative talent in conceptual design and rendering skills either hand and/or computer preferred.
Knowledge of residential design principles, trends, and the ability to interpret design concepts and layouts utilizing commonly used practices and procedures within the profession required.
Proven ability of selecting, specifying, procuring and installation assisting of architectural and interior furnishings and materials, art, and accessories required.
Proven ability to prioritize in order to meet project deadlines and delivery of high quality service to clients.
Knowledge of custom residential design preferred.
Proficiency in basic technical skills of interior FF&E design including the following computer skills required:
o Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or, Chief Architect preferred. Chief Architect is the main software platform used.
o Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
o Proficiency in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design, Acrobat).
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to effectively meet project deadlines.
Experience in networking with clients, vendors, dealers required.
Minimal travel may be required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Renders conceptual furniture and décor design ideas and prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings.
Prepares, revises, edits, and updates FF&E documents (plans, specifications, schedules) during appropriate project design phase(s).
Prepares/Coordinates (with Design Team) furniture, fixtures and equipment color and material selections.
Produces written documentation related to project including meeting documentation, transmittals, and memorandums, while using Pu’uwai standard formats
May assist in design presentations.
Will be responsible for communication with fabricators, dealers, and manufactures to track furniture orders.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in interior design required.
Prior experience (5-10 years) in interior design residential and/or commercial required.
NCIDQ Certified Interior Designer preferred.
Experience with the local Hawai’i market preferred.
LOCATION
Koloa, Hawai’i (Island of Kaua’i)
POSITION TYPE
Full-Time / Salaried
Vacancy caducado!