Interior Designer

YOU ARE // An ambitious residential Interior Designer who is passionate about building lasting relationships with the Clients you serve. You have an approachable demeanor, magnetic storytelling skills, and you can take a Client's vision and exceed their expectations from initial design to final installation. You are a natural leader and have an influential communication style that promotes a positive and progressive work environment. Your managerial style stems from trust and excellent work product, and you ensure your team has the resources needed to achieve deadlines, maintain motivation, and feel organized and content throughout the process.WE ARE // A full-service interior design studio and e-commerce shoppe based in Newport Beach, CA. We create inspired spaces, products, and experiences that encourage people to live deeply in each moment through fresh, functional, family-friendly design. We first opened our doors in 2016, but have since evolved into a national lifestyle brand.PURPOSE // The Interior Designer role will lead assigned design projects with next-level creativity, build lasting relationships with the client, and provide a luxury experience for the client from immersion to final installation. The Interior Designer is an artistic and technical mentor who manages a team of creatives to bring a client's vision to reality. This role will manage administrative tasks, time and project manage, and proactively delegate tasks to keep the design project on and ahead of schedule. OUTLINE // The Interior Designer role is a full-time, exempt, managing position; listed as a direct hire. This position is offered in a Hybrid model, 2-3 days onsite weekly in Newport Beach, CA preferred. The compensation range for this position is $78-85k/annually.DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES // Administrative Tasks // Follows and advocates for company policy and procedure, submits time off requests within notice requirements, maintains accurate project tracking records, communicates regularly with management and follows up through appropriate channels, keeps an organized workspace, and represents the Pure Salt brand each day.Leadership // Leads design projects through the design process. Manages assigned design team support (associate designer, design coordinator, and/or intern, etc.) as a mentor, in time management, and professional and creative development. Serves the team as a role model, and promotes positivity and company inclusion.Presentations // Leads in the creation and delivery of client presentations in design software to communicate concepts, design intent, and drawings. Design decks are reviewed for a polished, thorough, and chronological presentation.Systems // Proficient skills are utilized and shown in project work (Sketchup, CAD, etc.). On-going training and knowledge shared with associate and coordinator employees and interns.Proposals // Reviews all proposals and invoices in Houzz Pro before sending them to the Project + Procurement Manager/Design Coordinator team for review. Send the client all proposals and invoices (minus design hour invoices).Client-facing // Leads client calls and meetings professionally, creatively, and with confidence. Serves as a role model of excellent customer service, and provides constructive notes to elevate the design team's delivery.Budgeting // Maintains an understanding of Job budget and materials knowledge in partnership with clients; including staffing hours internally and externally.Detail-Oriented // Maintains a high level of attention to detail on all parts of the job with the Design Team. Trains up the team and often combs through work product for errors and learning opportunities.Logistics // Partners with the Logistics Director and team on installs. Includes: pulling for installs, checking in install returns, putting install returns away, and adds retail purchases to styling invoiceProduct Knowledge // Has a deep understanding of all Pure Salt product, customization options, and vendor product details. (I.e. HOM, Sole Shades, Etc).Knowledge Share // Develops and Leads Training/knowledge share as opportunities arise. Takes the time to mentor Design Coordinator, Associate Designers, and Design Interns.Other duties as assigned, and subject to change with business needs.REQUIRED SKILLS //Expert proficiency in CAD and Sketch-UpFamiliar with Proposal and ERP Systems, such as Ivy, Houzz Pro, and NetSuiteCreative and comfortable in presentation software, Keynote preferredAbility to manage, mentor, and develop a team of creativesImpeccable storytelling, excellent communication skills, and creative approach to "managing up"Leads with confidence and approachabilityEDUCATION + EXPERIENCE // Interior Design Certificate, preferredBachelor's degree, preferred6+ years experience in the Interior Design industry with knowledge of general principles of design and construction documents4+ years experience with construction project management3-5 years of Leadership experience; directly leading a team of creatives3-5 years of experience leading client-facing projectsPERKS + BENEFITS //Full Health Benefit packages, with low employee premiumsGenerous 401(k) company matchPaid Time Off PlanParental Leave PlanEmployee Discounts on proprietary and third-party collections, and more!Interested candidates should send their current resume and portfolio to careers@ for further consideration

Created: 2024-11-07