Love and Interiors is a growing Oakland based residential interior design studio. We are seeking a designer with 5 years+ of experience minimum to join our team as an Intermediate or Senior Designer.
Our focus is designing thoughtful, meaningful spaces that reflect our clients. We work on a variety of projects around the Bay Area including remodels and new construction. The right person for this role is excited about working in a small interior design firm and is eager to contribute to the development of processes and take on new responsibilities as they grow in the position.
The ideal candidate can balance multiple project commitments and deadlines. They thrive in an environment where their responsibilities may vary day to day. They are also comfortable working both independently and within teams and are a confident collaborator both within the office and with our external partners, clients, and consultants.
PROJECT LEAD QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree in Interior Design/Architecture or equivalent experience
Proficiency in AutoCAD (non-negotiable)
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and MS Excel
Strong attention to detail (non-negotiable) – can’t emphasize enough how important this is
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive correspondence
Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced work environment
Problem solving skills are a must
Experience preparing construction documents with advanced knowledge of detailing for interior construction
Knowledge of CA building codes and permitting
Ability to effectively create presentations and communicate concepts to clients and associates
Car and valid driver's license for sourcing and site visits
BONUS IF YOU HAVE:
Administrative experience
Google suite experience
Purchasing experience
Asana experience
3D rendering skills (CAD, Sketchup or other)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Provide direction to and mentor junior staff
Provide support to Principal Designer on design projects
Independently manage designated design projects from programming through project completion (dependent on experience)
Produce or supervise the production of schematic, floor plan, elevation, interior architectural details in collaboration with team
Prepare project budgets and schedules with all project information for all furniture, plumbing appliances, lighting and finishes
Evaluate and make recommendations regarding scope, feasibility, staffing, scheduling and budget requirements of each project
Prepare construction documents for contractor bidding
Oversee installs and visit job sites as needed
Attend client meetings and manage client communications
Coordinate with architects, contractors and various vendors to define and maintain optimal project schedule
Represent the company at trade and design events.
Maintain and keeps current, organized records for all design projects
COMPENSATION (varies for part-time and full-time):
Competitive salary – dependent on experience
Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave
Mileage reimbursement for site and vendor visits
Health insurance reimbursement
401(k) plan retirement plan
HOW TO APPLY:
If interested, please send an email cover letter, PDF of resume, and portfolio to the email provided. Please share the reason why this position interests you. Do you have a design-oriented blog, Pinterest, or Instagram? If so, please share; it's helpful to get an idea of what your personal style is like.
Qualifying candidates will be contacted for a phone interview before a formal in-person interview.
Love and Interiors “open for business” hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Our team is working out of the office, with the flexibility to work from home on Fridays. Depending on the daily schedule (i.e. location, client meetings, personal appointments), there is some flexibility to work from home throughout the week on an as-needed basis.
Our office is located near Emeryville; our location is very convenient to the Bay Bridge. Our culture is rooted in creativity, collaboration, open communication and problem solving. Work-life balance is an important part of our company culture.