Temporary Interior Designer

Position

Position Overview:

The Temporary Designer, Store Interiors is responsible for managing and assisting the store design process from design concept to store opening for a 3+ month period. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the brand image for projects for the local and the international markets. Additionally, you will work closely with the Store Interiors Management team to define furniture, fabrics, lighting, and materials.  You will be responsible for project finish schedules, specifications, and meeting budgets and project timelines. 

Key Accountabilities: 

Design:

• Develop and present initial concept design, mood boards and collaborate with the Project Architect during store layouts for each region.
• Maintain communication with international distributors and cross functional departments (ex) Creative Visual Merchandising, Marketing, & Procurement teams.
• Research relevant interior trends in both the retail and residential fields to constantly refer to the rich heritage database. 
• Responsible for specifications and production of assigned domestic and international finishes.  This includes but is not limited to all interior custom carpets, furnishing, fabrics, and wallcovering (FF&E schedules).
• Review furniture, lighting, and custom millwork shop drawings for design compliance and review all sample submittals.
• Partner with project architect to create presentations with accompanying materials for senior management.
• Ability to draw custom furniture, design elevations, patterns, carpets, and floor plans to scale in Autocad. 
• Lead and mentor junior team members. 

Market Research:

• Initiate market research for additional vendors to source new and existing interior design products. This includes cost reduction initiatives, improving production capabilities, customization, sample development and vendor compliance with durability requirements.  

Team Collaboration:

• Create a positive, innovative, and collaborative culture of designers. 
• Provide guidance and direction to ensure engagement and hold individuals accountable for achieving results.
• Ensure the alignment of individual goals with overall business objectives. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience 
• Experience in luxury high-end interiors residential or retail 
• Knowledge of units and measure to communicate site specific requirements and dimensions 
• 2D and 3D software skills 
• Proficient in Autocad with the ability to produce plans and elevations to scale and draw custom furniture
• In Design / Power Point 
• Travel required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Office
• Photoshop / illustrator
• Hand sketching
• Fohlio Specification Program 

The target rate of pay for this position is $45-50 per hour. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience.