Junior Interior Designer

Detroit, MI

Full Time

Entry Level

SUMMARY

The Junior Designer supports the CEO/Principal Designer, Senior Designer and the Design Team in day-to-day design functions of Concetti. The Junior Designer assists with providing quality and intuitive designs to our clients, tailored to their needs, by supporting both design work and internal operations, through partnership with the Concetti team and under the direction of the assigned Senior Designer. The Junior Designer is creative, self-motivated, eager to learn, and interested in learning both the design and business components of the industry. The Junior Designer interacts with both a diverse clientele and internal team members. The Junior Designer receives hands-on training regarding design strategies and client management.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Design:

Assists CEO/Principal Designer, Senior Designer and the Design Team with projects and daily tasks
Under the direction of the CEO/Principal Designer, Senior Designer, and the Design Team works with clients on residential and commercial projects from full strategy to styling

Support client through the design process by following phased approach (when appropriate)

Execute project in accordance with client design contract, budget for labor hours & write up change orders as needed
Conduct field measures, verifies dimensions, and builds plan into Chief Architect
Create any necessary construction/ detail drawings to document design solution
Coordinate with contractors, architects, engineers, and trades, to ensure job success
Maintain consistent communication with professionals and trades
Create and obtain quote requests
Estimate material requirements and costs, for review by Principal, and/or Senior Designer to present to client for approval
Attend furniture delivery and installations in person
Regular and routine onsite attendance

Maintain client folders including marketing materials

Design Team Support:

Maintains consistent communication with clients including progress report and creates and maintains project timeline
Assists with client photoshoots and accessory days as needed
Keep office clean & orderly
Help to maintain Resource Library & accessory inventory
Help with procurement tasks as needed
Marketing tasks: creates social media content and marketing collateral

Other:

Works harmoniously and collaboratively with team members to accomplish agency objectives
All other duties as assigned

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture preferably from a CIDA accredited institution

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Preferred 1-3 years of experience in Interior Design.

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

Experience & proficiency working Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms), Apple devices, AutoCad, SketchUp, Photoshop, Canva, Chief Architect, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest

KNOWLEDGE – DESIGN

Knowledge of all aspects of Interior Design from inception to completion including:
- Design and materials for residential and commercial projects
- Elements & principles of design
- Architectural selections, flooring, cabinets, tile, lighting, etc
- FF& E selections, furniture, window treatments, area rugs, art and accessories
- Space planning methodology
- Conduct field measures
- Budget management
- Creation of precision technical plans, drawings, and models
- Design trends, material costs, building codes and ADA laws, building systems, and construction methods

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