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FF&E Residential Project Designer

NICOLEHOLLIS NICOLEHOLLIS Diversity Badge Employer:
San Francisco, CA, USLocation:
Tue, Mar 19 '24Posted on:
$80,000 - $124,000 annually Pay:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Research and develop design documents, drawings, elevations, details, furniture plans, studies, moodboards, renderings, design presentation for residential and/or hospitality project(s), to illustrate layouts; concepts; materials and finishes.
  • Formulate preliminary space plans and two- and three-dimensional design concept studies and sketches that integrate the client's needs and are based on knowledge of the principles of interior design and theories of human behavior
  • Select, specify and/or design furniture, fixtures, equipment including layout drawings and detailed product description; and provision of contract documentation to facilitate pricing, procurement and installation of furniture
  • Select colors, materials and finishes to appropriately convey the design concept, functional, life-cycle performance, environmental, and safety requirement
  • Confirm that preliminary space plans and design concepts are safe, functional, aesthetically appropriate, and meet all public health, safety and welfare requirements
  • Manage the interior design resource library and maintain vendor contacts for interior furnishings, fixtures and finishes
  • Coordination and collaboration with other design professionals who may be retained to provide consulting services, including but not limited to architects, fabricators, engineers, vendors, and various specialty consultants
  • Participate in performing field visits/measurements including site visits, responding to RFIs, reviewing control samples and shop drawings, reviewing custom furniture pieces, developing punchlist, and installation
  • Responsible for organization of project folder and ensuring filing system adheres to company standards

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Degree in Interior Design
  • Minimum of 4 to 6 years interior design experience
  • Comprehensive knowledge of FF&E scopes in residential and hospitality design standards
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, Microsoft Suite, Sketchup (or similar 3D modeling software)
  • Knowledge in creation of construction drawings, specifications and schedules
  • Knowledge of specification writing
  • Knowledge of trade resources, fabricators, and vendors
  • Experience selecting and specifying furniture, fixtures, equipments, cabinetry, lighting, hardware, floor/window coverings, materials, and finishes
  • Ability to interact effectively with the design team on multiple projects
  • Must have excellent customer service and public speaking skills; be comfortable in interfacing with clients, consultants, vendors and internal staff
  • Must be collaborative, self-motivated, positive, and flexible with strong verbal and written communication skills

CORE COMPETENCIES:

  • Task Focus: Delivers legendary service to clients and vendors that meets and exceeds expectations
  • Ethics & Integrity: Adheres to Company’s values, beliefs, and principles of innovation and excellence in design
  • Composure: Remains calm, maintains perspective, and responds in a professional manner when faced with tough situations
  • Personal Learning: Takes personal responsibility for the continuous learning of new knowledge, skills, and experiences
  • Dealing with Ambiguity: Able to successfully function during times of uncertainty and changing priorities
  • Decision-Making: Makes keen, timely decisions based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment
  • Interpersonal Savvy: Builds effective relationships with all people—up, down and sideways, inside and outside of the Company
  • Results Oriented: Proactive attitude; Gets results and achieves goals

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:

  • This position will be working in a typical office setting, with no extremes in temperature or lighting
  • Able to occasionally travel and present at offsite locations in the Bay Area
  • Applicants should be able to work with equipment typically found in an office and should be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation. Possible accommodations needed should be discussed prior to the onset of employment and/or the interview process
  • Ability to lift 25lbs and transport items in and out of vehicles. Ability to work on feet/run errands for 4+ hours per day as needed. Ability to sit at a desk for 6+ hours per day

Location: In-Studio, San Francisco CA

Schedule: Monday to Friday; 9am to 6pm


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