Senior Interior Designer

Pembrooke & Ives, Inc•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pembrooke and Ives is seeking a Senior Interior Designer with 8-12 years of experience to collaborate with a creative team. This role involves providing development, production support, and coordination throughout the project delivery process. The ideal candidate is dependable, energetic, possesses a "can-do" attitude, and has exceptional attention to detail. The Senior Designer will lead the Decorating/FF&E team to ensure successful project completion.

Requirements

Possesses a high taste level and has knowledge of high-end luxury interior design.
Follows and speaks to current industry trends on space, function, decorative lighting, fabrics, furniture and equipment, etc.
Able to make decisions and communicate in a fast-paced environment.
Highly presentable, intelligent, confident and discreet with an outgoing, upbeat and confident demeanor.
Goal and detail-oriented with exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal).
Proficient in the use AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft Office programs.
Possess sophisticated knowledge of interior design principles/practices.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design.
8-12 years of demonstrated work experience with Interior Design and/or Architectural Firms.

Nice To Haves

Studio Designer a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversees the execution of the decorating/design concept from project implementation to completion in conjunction with Studio Director.
Oversees the preparation, development and production of project drawings including furniture plans, custom furniture drawings, elevations, lighting plans and custom decorative finish drawings in conjunction with Studio Director. Makes corrections as necessary.
Oversees the production of 3D models and renderings in conjunction with Studio Director. Makes corrections as necessary.
Oversees the preparation, development and production of project documentation including room schemes, room sheets, decorating budgets with high/low options, and decorating schedules with project milestones and decision dates in conjunction with Studio Director. Updates documentation as required throughout the project life-cycle. Makes corrections as necessary.
Oversees the production of vendor purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
Oversees the production of client invoices packets accurately and efficiently.
Places final orders on behalf of client and expedites long-lead items to ensure timely delivery.
Produces final decorating punch list and specifications book as required.
Inspects decorative items upon delivery and arranges for remediation if required.
Oversees the installation of all decorative items.
Attends, participates and leads meetings with clients, internal project team, contractors, sub-contractors and vendors by preparing agendas, taking meeting notes and preparing meeting minutes.
Oversees all client presentations in conjunction with other project team members.
Sources, selects and specifies furniture, window treatments, drapery, fabrics, wall covering, wall treatments, lighting, carpeting, regular painting, decorative painting, decorative finishes, decorative art (non-collectable) and accessories as required for the project in accordance with the project budget and schedule.
Acts as mentor by coaching and motivating design teams and individuals; fostering an environment of mutual respect and trust among members of the group as it grows and develops.
Participates in interviews and recruiting of professional staff.