Interior Designer

Interior Designer for Sara Lynn Brennan InteriorsJOB SUMMARYThe Interior Designer leads design projects from kickoff to completion. Project is on time and executed in an efficient, effective, professional manner (met project milestones including financials and deadlines)? Designer will establish Active Client folder to contain appropriate subfolders to categorize the project moving forward.Communicate/collaborate with Principal on job concept and project goalsCreate complete job scope list, including trades who will be involved in projectCommunicate with contractors to create realistic schedule/timeline of job to ensure all parties have same expectationsPrepare client drawings and presentationsUpdate client budgets and specificationsEnsure materials and furnishings re within profit margin specificationsTrack and record all expenses on the projectProvide exceptional customer service and careEnsure project is on target, high quality, on time, and profitablePlan for, prepare and attend client Install Day to ensure Design Plan is executed correctly2. Lead staff to execute project in a positive, professional, profitable mannerLive the firms valuesLead, coach, train, and mentor design assistant/junior designer in successful execution with frequent status meetings to ensure quality and pace of workOversee design assistant/junior designer design work to ensure design intent is met and firm brand is maintainedReview and approve shop drawings and provide feedback for revisions or editsMonitor ongoing progress of design assistant/junior designer work and provide performance feedback and coachingConducts regular one on one meetings and reviews with design assistant/junior designerProvide clear, proactive, direct, frequent communication and presence with teammates • Establish positive, professional client, contractor, and vendor relationsAttend client meetings and present content in a positive, professional mannerProvide clear, proactive, direct, frequent communication and presence with vendors, contractors, and clientsProvide and/or contribute to weekly Friday Update emails to clients to ensure proper communication is occurring between all parties involvedWork with Procurement Specialist to inform clients and vendors of changesAnalyze and resolve complex technical, design, and installation issuesPerform site measurementsReview project drawings and work with vendors to ensure the desired vision of PrincipalTrouble shoot and address problems in a pro-active, professional manner4. Projects are profitable per firms profit guidelines and goals.