High-end residential interior design firm is seeking a junior interior designer/design assistant.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting design managers and providing administrative support to office and principals
• Coordinate needs of client, designers and professional trades
• Conduct research for the project team
• Assist in space planning, programming, and conceptual design activities
• Research and/ or specify materials, finishes, furniture, lighting and flooring
• Assist with furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E).
• Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators
• Conduct field surveys
• Use feedback from other designers to improve
• Collaborate with team member(s) on projects
• Be hands-on with all aspects of day-to-day tasks
• Must possess strong organizational skills and an attention to detail
• Ability to self manage, multi task and handle numerous projects at once
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to interface professionally and collaborate with peers and a demanding clientele
• Passion for creating beautiful, functional interiors
• Own transportation is strongly preferred

Qualifications:

Must have a Bachelor s degree in Interior Design, related design field or have 1+ years experience in a design position.

Experience with design and graphics editing tools (e.g. Sketch up, Photoshop, REVIT, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.) is a plus.

Knowledge of CAD a plus.

Experience with Studio Designer a plus.

Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications is preferred.

Experience with conducting field surveys is preferred.

Space Planning knowledge and familiarity with building codes is a plus.

Must live within 30 minutes of Washington DC area

Keys to Success:

Reliable and credible

Time management is essential

Multitasker capable of working on multiple projects in different phases in a fast paced environment

Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities are required

Superb organization skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Candidate shall be thorough and deliver high quality results on time

Candidate must be resourceful, self-sufficient, and self-motivated

Focused and detail oriented

A+ candidates will also be collaborative, team players, and be willing to get the job done

Candidate should also be able to work under pressure in fast-paced situations with tight deadlines

Salary range: Commensurate with experience