Associate Designer

JayJeffers, a boutique high-end residential and hospitality interior design firm, is seeking an associate designer. The ideal candidate will possess design and presentation skills, proficiency in AutoCAD, and 3-5 years’ experience working on high-end residential or hospitality projects. The successful candidate will work directly with the senior design team and is expected to coordinate with clients, contractors, and consultants throughout the design and construction process to ensure that projects adhere to outlined schedules. This role is charged with supporting the senior design team in all phases of the design process, from inspiration to installation: • Develop preliminary fabric and material schemes • Draft furniture plans, elevation drawings, and lighting plans in AutoCAD • Source furnishings, fabrics, wall coverings, flooring, lighting, and plumbing fixtures • Create and maintain project binders and database • Prepare design boards in InDesign and Powerpoint for client presentations • Gather accurate pricing and lead times, prepare client orders for purchasing approval, write purchase orders • Create and maintain thorough finish, lighting, and paint schedules for contractors • Schedule installation of fixtures and finishes with subcontractors, verify work quality • Manage project installations, coordinating the work of multiple parties and trouble-shooting issues as they arise