Interior Talent
Creative Director & FF&E Specialist
Interior Talent, Rockville, Maryland, us, 20849
Creative Director and FF&E Specialist | Multifamily DesignRockville, MD
- Hybrid Working Style (2 days in office, 3 days remotely)Join a firm alongside passionate, talented and iconic team members who bring innovation, creativity and a sense of design dedication to our client's award-winning interior design firm. With design excellence in mind this full-service interior design firm specializes in multifamily interiors and model homes. Bring your multifamily expertise and join a great firm as a Creative Director.The primary responsibility of the Creative Director and FF&E Specialist is to ensure quality control of multi-family projects, with a focus on FF&E. This role should facilitate a smooth project process with the team from the initial design concept and selection through specification and procurement. The Creative Director and FF&E Specialist will also play a key role in the mentorship of the design team through both the interactive review process and in-person by attending project installations regularly to assess individual and team performance.Key Impact AreasAnalyze new project data and guide team to the correct vendors based on timing, budget, and aesthetic.Collaborate with design team at project kickoff to help inspire and spark creativity and provide team with all necessary information for success.Coordinate with the design team during the design process to ensure all client requirements are being met while ensuring the quality control process is being followed.Work with design leadership to maintain the design process and evaluate it's efficacy on a regular basis, implementing improvements or adjustments as needed.Ensure that the design team maintains the project budget throughout the specification process.Participate and conduct, as needed, FF&E presentations to client, both in person and virtually.Review specifications prior to procurement process to ensure accuracy and quality control and develop an ongoing process for review.Assemble and lead a team of designers to install high end project installations to ensure quality and client satisfactionAttend project installations to regularly assess individual performance, train designers to improve in areas of weakness, and assess overall team performance in both FF&E and finish design.Facilitate client walk-throughs as needed and communicate any follow-ups requested by the client or as needed due to damages. Analyze overall performance and provide comprehensive feedback to the team post-installation to outline successes and challenges.Work with data entry coordinator to manage and oversee vendor and resource library and coordinate trade show attendance and attendance purpose/goals.Participate in interview process for hiring of new designers and assist with onboarding, training, and mentoring new hires on the team.Collaborate with the design leadership team on various initiatives for the multi-family design department, including but not limited to team meetings to inspire and engage, creative inspiration messages, performance reviews, and the development of corporate week plans.QualificationsInterior Design Degree or Interior Architecture Degree5-7 years' experience in multi-family or hospitality design industry with strong FF&E experience requiredStrong working knowledge of AutoCADExperience with full design process from programming to punch outInnate leadership skills -the ability to bring people together with an energetic and positive attitudeExperience with budget management - understands how to allocate budget and appropriate use of vendorsStrong client relations and relationship building skillsAbility to travel to job sitesCompensation and BenefitsCompetitive Annual Salary + Full Benefits PackageFull Benefits Package - Health, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, team gatherings, and much moreFor immediate review and consideration, contact:
Tana Riddell - Tana@For all active Interior Talent job listings, please visitWhy work with Interior Talent?OUR CLIENTS hire us to FIND YOUExclusively focused on the Architecture and Design industriesWe work with the DECISION MAKERS - Owners, Principals, Directors, and HRCONFIDENTIALITY & PROFESSIONALISM: We assist with the entire process so that looking into a new opportunity is DISCRETE and CONFIDENTIAL - we highly value your current position and will never do anything that would bring your future into jeopardyEXPERTISE: In the industry since 2003We are your advocate, and WE GET IT - we know making a career decision is difficult, and we're here for you throughout the whole process
- Hybrid Working Style (2 days in office, 3 days remotely)Join a firm alongside passionate, talented and iconic team members who bring innovation, creativity and a sense of design dedication to our client's award-winning interior design firm. With design excellence in mind this full-service interior design firm specializes in multifamily interiors and model homes. Bring your multifamily expertise and join a great firm as a Creative Director.The primary responsibility of the Creative Director and FF&E Specialist is to ensure quality control of multi-family projects, with a focus on FF&E. This role should facilitate a smooth project process with the team from the initial design concept and selection through specification and procurement. The Creative Director and FF&E Specialist will also play a key role in the mentorship of the design team through both the interactive review process and in-person by attending project installations regularly to assess individual and team performance.Key Impact AreasAnalyze new project data and guide team to the correct vendors based on timing, budget, and aesthetic.Collaborate with design team at project kickoff to help inspire and spark creativity and provide team with all necessary information for success.Coordinate with the design team during the design process to ensure all client requirements are being met while ensuring the quality control process is being followed.Work with design leadership to maintain the design process and evaluate it's efficacy on a regular basis, implementing improvements or adjustments as needed.Ensure that the design team maintains the project budget throughout the specification process.Participate and conduct, as needed, FF&E presentations to client, both in person and virtually.Review specifications prior to procurement process to ensure accuracy and quality control and develop an ongoing process for review.Assemble and lead a team of designers to install high end project installations to ensure quality and client satisfactionAttend project installations to regularly assess individual performance, train designers to improve in areas of weakness, and assess overall team performance in both FF&E and finish design.Facilitate client walk-throughs as needed and communicate any follow-ups requested by the client or as needed due to damages. Analyze overall performance and provide comprehensive feedback to the team post-installation to outline successes and challenges.Work with data entry coordinator to manage and oversee vendor and resource library and coordinate trade show attendance and attendance purpose/goals.Participate in interview process for hiring of new designers and assist with onboarding, training, and mentoring new hires on the team.Collaborate with the design leadership team on various initiatives for the multi-family design department, including but not limited to team meetings to inspire and engage, creative inspiration messages, performance reviews, and the development of corporate week plans.QualificationsInterior Design Degree or Interior Architecture Degree5-7 years' experience in multi-family or hospitality design industry with strong FF&E experience requiredStrong working knowledge of AutoCADExperience with full design process from programming to punch outInnate leadership skills -the ability to bring people together with an energetic and positive attitudeExperience with budget management - understands how to allocate budget and appropriate use of vendorsStrong client relations and relationship building skillsAbility to travel to job sitesCompensation and BenefitsCompetitive Annual Salary + Full Benefits PackageFull Benefits Package - Health, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, team gatherings, and much moreFor immediate review and consideration, contact:
Tana Riddell - Tana@For all active Interior Talent job listings, please visitWhy work with Interior Talent?OUR CLIENTS hire us to FIND YOUExclusively focused on the Architecture and Design industriesWe work with the DECISION MAKERS - Owners, Principals, Directors, and HRCONFIDENTIALITY & PROFESSIONALISM: We assist with the entire process so that looking into a new opportunity is DISCRETE and CONFIDENTIAL - we highly value your current position and will never do anything that would bring your future into jeopardyEXPERTISE: In the industry since 2003We are your advocate, and WE GET IT - we know making a career decision is difficult, and we're here for you throughout the whole process