Ian Schrager Company
Employer:Ian Schrager Company is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Design Assistant position. This position is ideal for an early career interior designer with some prior experience. Ian Schrager Company is a world-class hospitality and real-estate development company based in New York City. The Design Assistant role will be expected to work with a high-level, experienced, fast-paced design team to deliver best-in-class products. The designer will be expected to contribute to the design effort with responsibilities that may include design iterations, concepts, research, visualizations, documentation and material specification. Candidate should be based in the tri-state area. Remote work will not be considered. Daily office attendance is required. This role is based in New York City. Pay range is between $63,000 - $73,000.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Interior Design from an accredited program is required.
2-3 years’ experience working in a high-level design environment. This is a junior position, but candidates should possess strong entry‐level experience and a solid portfolio commensurate with a junior level of experience.
Team player that thrives in a high-pressure work environment
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Sketchup, REVIT, 3D modeling and rendering, Photoshop, InDesign, and Microsoft Office. Bluebeam proficiency is a plus.
Outstanding organizational skills with strong attention to detail. The ability to prioritize and be proactive is paramount.
Ability to work in fast paced, high-end environment. Hospitality experience is preferred. High-end residential may be considered but a strong hospitality interior design background will take precedence.
A strong eye for design details, interest in architecture, art, art and architectural history, the decorative arts, furniture design, lighting design and current and upcoming industry trends.
Some knowledge of local vendors, sales representatives and showrooms
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A consummate professional demeanor and work ethic at all times is critical.
Motivation to complete tasks in a timely manner.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate with the design team and operational team to help concept, develop and execute design across a portfolio of projects.
Assist where needed in office and project organization, arranging meetings, running errands, keeping logs, organizing network files, assisting with FF&E purchasing, material library organization, submittals, document control, budgeting, and project coordination.
Help space plan, develop furniture & FF&E plans.
Assist in creation presentations for stakeholders.
Creation of lookbooks and other guidelines for operational partners.
Assist team leaders with project diagramming, programming and planning.
Work with FF&E vendors and purchasing agents for procurement and sourcing goods. Ability to inspect and approve for quality and ensure timely delivery.
Assist design team with review of design drawings and submittals for accuracy.
Assist with project setup and kickoff.
Maintains discretion and strict confidentiality.
Assist team leaders with install and property commissioning as required.
Accept any other duties and responsibilities assigned by senior staff as required.
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