Avance Consulting is hiring: Interior Designer in Bellevue

Job Title : Interior Designer

Location : Bellevue, WA (Hybrid)

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Leads collaboration with Designer 4 A Day’s clients + JR Designer guiding the D4D session towards a timely execution of the project vision.

Presents design selections to D4D clients

Reviews final Design Details for D4D projects

Designing thoughtful, functional, and intentional spaces based on client needs while maintaining the Elegant Simplicity aesthetic.

Communicates final Design Details to client

Clarifies, in a timely manner, questions from vendors that arise after D4D session.

Takes responsibility for all phases of the project, from conceptualization to execution, ensuring timely communication with clients and resolving issues proactively.

Manages client relationships independently, ensuring that client needs are understood and translated into thoughtful, personalized design solutions.

Designing thoughtful, functional, and intentional spaces based on client needs while maintaining the Elegant Simplicity aesthetic.

Assist principal designer as needed to further establish firm (product research, sourcing, pricing/budgeting + establishing trade accounts)

Assist in client/vendor communication via email, phone call + in person presentations + meetings.

Assist principal designer with full service design projects (i.e. design strategy day, project walks, detailed notes, photos, + assistant vendor liaison etc.)

Create and deliver Trades Day Details to contractors for bidding/estimating

Clip product selections into specification software

Gather + assemble spec books including 2D layouts, 2D elevations, hand sketches, product selections as well as 3D Renderings

Update + maintain sample resource library

Manage CFA’s, samples + prepare all materials necessary for presentation tray

Assist in client + vendor communication as needed.

Work directly with principal designer, senior designer, junior designer, technical design team + project coordinator to ensure a seamless completion of project and timely execution of designs. Will work after hours or on weekends as necessary to meet deadlines.

Take on a deep sense of partnership + accountability in pushing projects to completion alongside the entire team.

Participate in Design/Organizing Install Days.

Actively mentors junior designers supporting their professional development by providing feedback, guidance, and opportunities for learning. Help them to refine their taste in the Elegant Simplicity aesthetic as well as manage their workload in acting as a mentor.

Establishes a strong sense of community within the firm, encouraging cross-department collaboration and promoting a team-driven approach to achieving project success.

Rolls up sleeves + fill in gaps when needed (after all, we are a rapidly growing design firm!)

QUALIFICATIONS :

3-4 years Professional experience in Interior Design (preferred)

Bachelors degree required; preferably in Interior Design, Architecture (Interior)

NCIDQ, PMP, LEED, WELL AP are also assets for accreditation

Some technical knowledge and design experience within the industry

Professional-level software proficiency in working with technical programs such as REVIT, AutoCAD + Enscape or another rendering software (preferred)

Professional-level software proficiency in Word, Excel, Canva

Must be capable of learning new computer software programs quickly

A self-starter who is proactive in asking questions + thrives in collaborative team environments while moving projects forward to completion

Ability to work well under pressure, juggle and prioritize multiple projects and adjust work accordingly, often against tight deadlines

Ability to demonstrate high-level of professional maturity

Exceptional written + verbal communication skills

Experience:

Interior design: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Bellevue, WA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Bellevue, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)