Nicholas Vincent Design
Director of Design
Nicholas Vincent Design, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
About the Role
Our ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in high end residential design, an in-depth knowledge of managing multiple projects and design staff, hand and digital drafting, space planning, and an acumen for showroom/vendor relations. They will be collaborating with the design staff in all project phases 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 studio and be able to reliably commute Monday - Friday with a 9/80 schedule.
Responsibilities Include:
Overall:
Work directly with or in place of the Principal on all design projects to steward the design and deadlines through to completion
Monitor the quality of the design process, product, and deliverables for all design projects
Display thorough knowledge of trade resources and continue to aspire ahead of industry trends and changes
Project 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 clients
Manage designers in coordinating project deliverables through to installation timelines
Manage designers in preparing, managing, and maintaining project files, correspondence, drawings, and other materials
Manage and oversee development of design from vision boards to drawings for permit and construction sets for interior architectural details, custom millwork, and furniture
Management of staff:
Lead and schedule project and team meetings regularly
Mentor staff through the development of their design skills and overall professional growth
Meet with each designer regularly to review progress towards these goals
Meet with design team regularly to review progress towards goals and in development areas
Monitor team performance and design approach to assure adherence of firm's standards
Initiate and work with team members to improve processes and updating documentation as needed
Conduct in staff performance reviews
Assist with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, offboarding
Troubleshoot people issues
Financial & Procurement Responsibilities
Support the Procurement Specialist with the below as needed.
Handle and resolve all production-related circumstances with vendors
Coordinate shipping and deliveries for projects
Coordinate the production of high-end furnishings, fabrics and materials, including requests for quotes, CFAs/Strike, purchase order preparation, and expediting
Review and approve employee and non-employee project time billings prior to issuing invoices
Provide regular updates on the coordination of project staffing
Assist Principal in cultivating strong client relationships:
Lead new prospective client meetings with and without Principal involvement
Oversee collaboration as main point of contact for contractors, vendors, and consultants
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, or related field
7+ years' experience working in a professional interior design practice, concentration in high-end residential required
7+ years of Management Experience
Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Microsoft Office, SketchUp, and Design Manager
Proficient in Revit with 1-2 years’ experience in a professional setting
Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-management skills
Skilled in conceptual thinking, experiential design, and storytelling in space
Knowledge of FF&E, color & materials, design showrooms and dealers both locally and internationally
Knowledge and experience with Art, Antiques, and Architectural/Historical Periods
Hand-drafting
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Design Manager: 2 years (Required)
Management: 7 years (Preferred)
Interior Design: 7 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
San Francisco, CA 94107 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Our ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in high end residential design, an in-depth knowledge of managing multiple projects and design staff, hand and digital drafting, space planning, and an acumen for showroom/vendor relations. They will be collaborating with the design staff in all project phases 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 studio and be able to reliably commute Monday - Friday with a 9/80 schedule.
Responsibilities Include:
Overall:
Work directly with or in place of the Principal on all design projects to steward the design and deadlines through to completion
Monitor the quality of the design process, product, and deliverables for all design projects
Display thorough knowledge of trade resources and continue to aspire ahead of industry trends and changes
Project 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 clients
Manage designers in coordinating project deliverables through to installation timelines
Manage designers in preparing, managing, and maintaining project files, correspondence, drawings, and other materials
Manage and oversee development of design from vision boards to drawings for permit and construction sets for interior architectural details, custom millwork, and furniture
Management of staff:
Lead and schedule project and team meetings regularly
Mentor staff through the development of their design skills and overall professional growth
Meet with each designer regularly to review progress towards these goals
Meet with design team regularly to review progress towards goals and in development areas
Monitor team performance and design approach to assure adherence of firm's standards
Initiate and work with team members to improve processes and updating documentation as needed
Conduct in staff performance reviews
Assist with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, offboarding
Troubleshoot people issues
Financial & Procurement Responsibilities
Support the Procurement Specialist with the below as needed.
Handle and resolve all production-related circumstances with vendors
Coordinate shipping and deliveries for projects
Coordinate the production of high-end furnishings, fabrics and materials, including requests for quotes, CFAs/Strike, purchase order preparation, and expediting
Review and approve employee and non-employee project time billings prior to issuing invoices
Provide regular updates on the coordination of project staffing
Assist Principal in cultivating strong client relationships:
Lead new prospective client meetings with and without Principal involvement
Oversee collaboration as main point of contact for contractors, vendors, and consultants
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, or related field
7+ years' experience working in a professional interior design practice, concentration in high-end residential required
7+ years of Management Experience
Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Microsoft Office, SketchUp, and Design Manager
Proficient in Revit with 1-2 years’ experience in a professional setting
Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-management skills
Skilled in conceptual thinking, experiential design, and storytelling in space
Knowledge of FF&E, color & materials, design showrooms and dealers both locally and internationally
Knowledge and experience with Art, Antiques, and Architectural/Historical Periods
Hand-drafting
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Design Manager: 2 years (Required)
Management: 7 years (Preferred)
Interior Design: 7 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
San Francisco, CA 94107 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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