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Interior Design Job | Tampa, FL | Studio M
Interior Design Tampa-Studio M Interiors©
We at Studio M are always looking for the best interior design talent. Therefore if you think you have what it takes to work for a premier design firm and currently live or will be moving to the Tampa Bay area; we would like to hear from you! The perfect applicant must possess design experience, a great attitude, and a proven track record.
Please send the following information to careers@interiorsbystudiom.com:
- Cover Letter
- Creative Resume (show your personality!)
- Portfolio
- *Video Resume (Preferred)
*Video resume should be uploaded via You Tube. Please send link only.
Any submissions that do not meet the above criteria will be automatically discarded. Also, Studio M will review each submission individually and will contact those that they deem fit. Any applicants that contact the firm directly will automatically forfeit both their current and future submissions.
Job Title: Senior Interior Designer/Project Manager
Reports to: CEO & President/ Principal Designer
Employment Status: Full-Time Employee
Pay Range: Salary Negotiable
Key Responsibilities:
Design
- Programming: attend client meetings, take notes and gather information to use in developing concept; write up and distribute meeting notes
- Develop concepts independently or as a leader of a design team, dependent on size of project
- Develop preliminary design using sketches and drawings as needed to communicate concept
- Develop color and material options for review by Principal Designer or client
- Develop specifications for color and material selections once decided upon by client
- Prepare or over see drawings and documents for construction of projects including, but not limited to, plans, elevations, sections, and perspectives
- Self-educate re: current and changing design technology and trends
All of the above plus:
Project Management
- Assist President/Principal Designer in managing projects
- Oversee sub contract labor
- Oversee all ordering and installing
- In essence, in charge of the implementing projects
- Photograph progress on current jobs
Administrative
- Write and track purchase orders for clients; update clients bimonthly re: project progression and merchandise location
- Write and update work plans independently, dependent on size of project
- For each project, refer frequently to own copy of Letter of Agreement to remain on track
- Assist in keeping resource room organized and current
- Provide Administrative support for client meetings, answer phones, conduct mailings, assist with office supplies, and run errands as needed
- Maintain normal office hours, open and close facilities
- Keep track of own time spent on project(s)
- Keep track of travel time for client
Billing & Time Sheet
- Enter own time into firms web based tracking software
- Attempt resolution of client billing issues independently; if unable to resolve, seek assistance from CEO
Professional Practice & Marketing
- Present consistently professional manner in office, at client meetings, and within design community
- Be accountable for quality of work performed, client services, and profitability
Authority
- Dependant on type of project and who is working under you
Social Media
- Contribute to design blog once a week.
- Have an active presence on both Twitter and Facebook
- Post inspiration photos on firms Facebook “fanpage”.
- Engage both designer community and potential clients via social media outlets
- Other social media requests as needed
Other Responsibilities
- Increase skills and knowledge pertinent to the position via onsite training and offsite classes; increase skills and knowledge pertinent to other positions, subject to supervisor approval
- Perform other tasks as assigned
Job Requirements:
- Minimum three or four year interior design degree required
- Must either have or be pursuing State of Florida licensing for Interior Design
- Additional licenses/certificates: NCIDQ, ASID, IIDA, LEED AP
- Minimum of three years experience
- Knowledge of basic design principles and concepts and methodology of interior design
- Drafting: know of drafting techniques including labeling drawings, line weights, typical dimensions needed on drawings
- Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD 2010
- Ability to understand and prepare interior design drawings including floor plan s , reflected ceiling plans, and specifications
- Facility with software programs including MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and Photoshop
- General knowledge of Residential and Contract furniture and fabrics
- Ability to research and develop project solutions with direction from senior staff
- Ability to learn firms accounting software for input of purchase orders, and proposals and time/billing information
- Ability to organize and track projects in order to stay within the scope of work
- Ability to assemble color and material boards
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing, orally, and using graphic media
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with new and current clients
- Ability to assist
All of the above plus:
- Maintain continuing education
- Effectively manage project schedules and budgets
- Some local/regional code knowledge
- Construction knowledge and understanding of construction trades/processes
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Developing project management skills
- Strong design presentation skills
- Ability to supervise entry Junior Level Designers and interns as required
- Space planning experience
- Ability to handle several projects at one time and take project through to completion
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to hear and speak to employees and customers on the phone and in person
- Ability to visit construction sites
- Ability to see the letters and numbers on a personal computer screen and on memos, reports and other documents (near vision)
- Requires moderate right and left hand coordination for the use of a personal computer/laptop, as well as a mouse for design purposes
- Requires ability to transport self to and from appointments as well as haul necessary samples
Position Requirements:
- Design & Project Management (80%)
- Billing/timesheets (10%)
- Social Media (5%)
- Special projects Assigned (5%)
Travel Requirements:
- Travel is required. Automobile with valid insurance is required.
Hours:
This is a salaried position. As such a Senior Designer is expected to maintain office hours necessary to address all responsibilities. A Midlevel Designer is expected to be in the office from at least 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (subject to change by management and or company requirements).
*NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required by all incumbents. Incumbents may perform other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Management retains the right to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
