Senior Interior Designer Job at Lindsay Gerber Interiors in San Francisco

Lindsay Gerber Interiors is an award winning, luxury residential interior design firm in San Francisco looking for a Senior Designer to join our growing team.

The ideal candidate will have top-tier design firm experience, a proven track record of leadership as well as exceptional organizational and problem solving skills. They will be a mature team player, work independently with confidence, have a passion for design excellence and outstanding communication skills.

If you want to make a huge impact and you have extraordinary intelligence, initiative and integrity, we should talk. This is a senior position within a high growth firm.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Designer will work directly with Lindsay to lead project execution from start to finish and oversee all aspects of the design process. You will be a part of a fun and dedicated team creating interior design concepts, presentations for clients and technical documentation for vendors. This role entails finessing details and finishes, sourcing beautiful furnishings, balancing selections with budgets, scheduling needs, team and vendor management as well as managing overall project execution. Responsibilities include:

• Leading interior design assignments that include conceptual design, schematic design, design development & construction documents
• Assessing project scope, timeline, budget, staffing requirements, and key milestones for each project
• Developing and overseeing comprehensive design presentations, mood boards, 3D models and visualizations, rendered floor plans and elevations, detailed specifications and drawings, complete construction drawing sets, specification packages, and custom furniture design documentation
• Creating schedules with accurate product information for all millwork, casework, appliances, plumbing, hardware finishes, and accessories
• Overseeing technical documentation for manufacturers and artisans, reviewing shop drawings and sketches
• Sourcing and specifying vintage and contemporary furniture, furnishings, and lighting
• Implementing, processing and tracking furniture and furnishings orders
• Developing sketches, floor plans, and elevations in AutoCAD that reflect the client’s needs
• Generating scopes of work, creating and managing FF&E schedules and budgets
• Managing and following up on progress of work throughout all phases of design, fabrication, and construction
• Conducting field visits, taking measurements, and managing construction administration tasks, including site inspections, addressing RFIs, reviewing control samples and shop drawings, collaborating with consultants, manufacturers, and contractors, and finalizing the punch list
• Collaborating with a variety of service providers working on each project, including architects, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, and various specialty consultants
• Scheduling trades and vendors for installations, and coordinating all aspects of the install
• Efficiently manage project designers, design assistants and interns on the team; demonstrate strong managerial and communication skills
• Providing strong organizational and relationship management skills throughout each facet of the design process

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of experience with increasing responsibilities at a leading luxury residential interior design firm
• Located in close proximity to San Francisco. This role requires frequent travel to various locations; candidates must own or have access to a reliable car
• Excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills
• Expertise in AutoCAD, Studio Designer, Asana, Adobe Creative Cloud and Office 365/Google Suite. Knowledge of Revit/SketchUp is a plus
• Ability to interact at all levels of the company and with external parties in a professional manner
• Extensive experience with FF&E and furniture specifications including selecting and specifying furnishings, hardware, lighting, floor/window coverings, materials, and finishes
• High level of numeracy with a proven ability to manage purchasing and budgets
• Proficient in space planning, hand and digital drafting
• Comfort working closely with a wide variety of vendors including showrooms, workrooms, subcontractors and partner teams on job sites, efficiently solving challenges on the spot
• Experience leading teams including training and mentoring junior team members
• Proven organizational abilities and attention to detail with the ability to work on multiple projects across various phases
• Strong knowledge and relationships with relevant local, regional and national vendors

ABOUT LGI

Lindsay Gerber Interiors is an award winning interior design firm focused on the luxury residential market. Our designs are timeless yet modern and revolve around identifying the delicate balance between beauty and function. We enjoy working with high-end, repeat clients and we’re seeking candidates who are looking to constantly grow their talents, push unique and beautiful designs forward and embrace our evolving brand. The studio culture is one of camaraderie, teamwork and pride in the excellent projects we create.

This is a permanent, full time position. We provide a competitive salary, healthcare coverage and paid time off.