Director of Interior Design

ABOUT THE ROLEOur ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in high end residential design, an in-depth knowledge of managing multiple projects, drafting, space planning, showroom, and vendor relations. They will be collaborating in all phases of design from concept through installation and will be working directly with the Founding Principal. The right person for the role gets excited about managing diverse design projects and extremely talented creatives. Applicants must reside in or near our San Francisco office and be able to reliably commute to the office Monday-Friday with a 9/80 schedule.RESPONSIBILITIESDesign:Work directly with or in place of the Principal on all design projects to steward the design and deadlines through to completionMonitor the quality of the design process, product, and deliverables for all design projectsDisplay thorough knowledge of trade resources and continue to aspire ahead of industry trends and changesProject Management:Oversee the creation and updating of project scope, budgets, and schedules;Oversee the construction process in support of the designers: job site visits with subs, vendors, and clientsManage designers in coordinating project deliverables through to installation timelinesManage designers in preparing, managing, and maintaining project files, correspondence, drawings, and other materialsManage and oversee development of design from vision boards to drawings for permit and construction sets for interior architectural details, custom millwork, and furnitureManagement of staff:Lead and schedule project and team meetings regularlyMentor staff through the development of their design skills and overall professional growthMeet with each designer regularly to review progress towards these goalsMeet with design team regularly to review progress towards goals and in development areasMonitor team performance and design approach to assure adherence of firm's standardsInitiate and work with team members to improve processes and updating documentation as neededConduct in staff performance reviewsAssist with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, offboardingTroubleshoot people issuesFinancial & Procurement Responsibilities:Handle and resolve all production-related problems with vendorsCoordinate shipping and deliveries for projectsCoordinate the production of high-end furnishings, fabrics and materials, including requests for quotes, CFAs/Strike, purchase order preparation, and expeditingReview and approve employee and non-employee project time billings prior to issuing invoicesProvide regular updates on the coordination of project staffingAssist Principal in cultivating strong client relationships:Lead new prospective client meetings with and without Principal involvementOversee collaboration as main point of contact for contractors, vendors, and consultantsQUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, or related field7+ years' experience working in a professional interior design practice, concentration in high-end residential required7+ years of Management ExperienceProficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Microsoft Office, SketchUp, and Design ManagerProficient in Revit with 1-2 years' experience in a professional settingOut-of-state travel will be required as neededStrong leadership, communication, and relationship-management skillsSkilled in conceptual thinking, experiential design, and storytelling in spaceKnowledge of FF&E, color & materials, design showrooms and dealers both locally and internationallyKnowledge and experience with Art, Antiques, and Architectural/Historical PeriodsHand-draftingBENEFITS:$130,000+ per year/commensurate with experience401(k)Health,Dental and Vision insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceABOUT NICHOLAS VINCENT DESIGNNicholas Vincent, Inc. is a boutique high-end residential interior design studio in San Francisco. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced residential Director of Interior Design to join our rapidly growing firm. In-office applicants only.