Junior Interior Designer – FT position
Kimberley Harrison Interiors is looking for a professional, organized and self-motivated Jr. Designer who has 1-2 years minimum of residential design experience and who can thrive in an intimate, but very fast-growing firm. Candidate must be good at multi-tasking, organized, energetic, eager to learn, cheerful, and also be comfortable in a fast-paced environment. The Junior Designer will contribute to the success of the firm by assisting with all aspects of design development, sourcing, meeting preparation, technical drawings, maintaining organized binders and sample library. Candidate should be able to work within existing systems and help create new systems for continued success. Must be adaptable and able to successfully function with lots of balls in the air!
Requirements:
Degree in interior design, design school or equivalent experience.
1-2 years of residential design experience
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, rendering skills is a plus
Proficient in AutoCad – ability to develop floorplans and elevations
Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook- must be prompt and utilize strong communication skills when responding to emails
Proficient at navigating the SF Design Center including showrooms, obtaining pricing, reserves, also must have knowledge of other trade resources and vendors.
Experience selecting and specifying lighting, furnishings, hardware, floor/window coverings, materials and finishes.
Experience with quotes, proposals, budgets, purchase orders and purchasing process
Excellent attention to detail and highly organized
Ability to multi-task; meet deadlines and is eager to learn and grow with firm
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
Must have valid driver’s license and insurance with reliable vehicle
Have a positive, friendly, professional attitude and a good sense of humor
Responsibilities:
Independently create full design concepts for projects based on Principal’s design vision
General research and all sourcing
Prepare for client presentations by creating mood boards, floorplans, drawings and elevations.
Follow up with vendors on lead times and quotes
Organize and manage samples library
Research new products and materials
Type up and organize meeting notes, project status, deliverables, etc. in Basecamp
Maintain organized client binders
Read architectural plans and produce scaled sketches, drawings and room layouts.
Salary: Commensurate upon experience
Benefits: medical, dental, 10 days vacation, 10 paid holidays, sick time, and birthdays always celebrated!
Please email cover letter, resume and link to portfolio to maryann@kimberleyharrison.com and be prepared to submit references upon request.