Interior Designer, LA

Bureau of Human Affairs•Los Angeles, CA

20d

About The Position

Martin Brûlé Studio is seeking an experienced Interior Designer to support and work closely with its internal Design Team in executing projects efficiently and within deadline constraints. The firm is growing and seeks a motivated designer with experience in high-end renovations and architectural projects, including all phases of interior architecture and design-document development. Experience at a top interior design firm is also sought. The Designer will work directly with the firm’s principal designers to help complete projects within timelines and budgets. The role calls for strong organization, attention to detail, creativity, knowledge of concept development and design and construction documents, and project-management skills. The studio is hiring at multiple levels and for multiple years-of-experience profiles. Applicants are asked to upload a portfolio instead of a cover letter.

Requirements

Experience with high-end renovations and architectural projects, including all phases of interior architecture and design-document development.
Strong organization, attention to detail, creativity, concept-development knowledge, knowledge of design and construction documents, and project-management skills.
Knowledge of New York City and Paris design resources, including furniture, fabrics, wall coverings, vendors, and artisans.
Extensive knowledge of design history, design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Knowledge of industry terminology for architectural materials, including flooring and tile or stone, and for custom furniture and window treatments.
Clear understanding of ordering and production processes.
Knowledge of customer-service principles and processes, including assessing customer needs, meeting service-quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.

Nice To Haves

Experience working for a top interior design firm.

Responsibilities

Work directly with the Head of Design and Senior Designers to take projects from inception through completion.
Assist the Head of Design and Senior Designers with managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Attend design meetings and installations with the Head of Design, and prepare meeting minutes and task lists for distribution.
Create furniture plans, elevations, reflected ceiling plans (RCPs), millwork drawings, custom furniture drawings, and related documents.
Use computer-aided drafting (CAD) and related software to produce construction documents.
Manage personal timelines and priorities as part of a cross-functional team and collaborate to meet tight deadlines.
Assist with coordination of finish plans, specifications, and material selections.
Build client presentations.
Use presentation tools including Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, and Keynote.
Use project-management tools including Asana and Excel.
Research and source interior products and relevant interior finishes and materials for review.
Maintain and organize project folders containing related drawings, specifications, schedules, and other materials.
Conduct site visits to supervise or check in as needed.
Advise clients on interior design factors, including space planning, layout, use of furnishings or equipment, and color coordination.