Design Assistant Job at NICOLEHOLLIS in San Francisco

Design Assistant Department: Design Team (Interior Architecture) Employment Type: Full Time Location: San Francisco, CA Reporting To: Senior Designer Compensation: $62,400 - $85,000 / year Description NICOLEHOLLIS, an award-winning, large size Interior Design firm seeks a talented and motivated Design Assistant to assist our Design Team. The Design Assistant contributes to the success of NICOLEHOLLIS by assisting in general office and design duties, drafting, sourcing, coordinating, filing library and images. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience, focusing in high-end interior design. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop interior designs and interior architecture designs using knowledge of the principles of interior design and theories of human behavior; appropriately convey conceptual, functional, life-cycle performance, environmental, and safety requirements. Assist Design Team in development of preliminary space planning, design concept studies and sketches, design presentations, moodboards, 3D models & visualization, rendered floorplans & elevations, full set of construction drawings, specifications packages Assist in preparation of specifications and schedules packages for all millwork, casework, appliances, plumbing, hardware, finishes Prepare construction documents, consisting of plans, elevations, details and specifications, to illustrate non-structural and/or non-seismic partition layouts; power and communications locations; reflected ceiling plans and lighting designs; materials and finishes; adhering to regional building and fire codes, municipal codes, and any other jurisdictional statutes, regulations and guidelines applicable to the interior space. Work with Senior Designer to update schedules, budgets, meeting agendas, meeting notes, purchase orders, specifications, folders and files, archiving, project materials and submittals, resource library, vendor contacts and more Coordination and correspondence with various consultants, vendors, manufacturers, fabricators and contractors Assist in overall maintenance of materials library under supervision of Librarian (sorting fabrics samples, organizing finish samples, updating labels and catalogs, and more) Attend and represent the Company at industrial events, trade shows, and networking events Run errands to showrooms, act as liaison between the Company and vendors Efficiently work with a team of designers and interns; demonstrating strong collaborative and communication skills REQUIREMENTS & CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS Degree in Interior Design and/or Interior Architecture Minimum of 1 to 2 years interior design experience Comprehensive knowledge of Interior Architecture scopes in residential and hospitality design standards. Excellent presentation skills, including space planning and drawing Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, MS Suite, Sketchup (or similar 3D modeling software) Strong knowledge in construction drawing sets, detailing, materials, methods, fabrication, interior finishes, programing, and codes Experience selecting and specifying equipments cabinetry, appliances, hardware, materials, and interior architecture finishes. Must have excellent customer service skills and be comfortable in interfacing with clients, consultants, vendors and internal staff Ability to interact effectively with the design team on multiple projects CORE COMPETENCIES Task Focus: Delivers legendary service to clients and vendors that meets and exceeds expectations Ethics & Integrity: Adheres to the Company's. values, beliefs, and principles of innovation and excellence in design Composure: Remains calm, maintains perspective, and responds in a professional manner when faced with tough situations Personal Learning: Takes personal responsibility for the continuous learning of new knowledge, skills, and experiences Dealing with Ambiguity: Able to successfully function during times of uncertainty and changing priorities Decision-Making: Makes keen, timely decisions based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment Interpersonal Savvy: Builds effective relationships with all people-up, down and sideways, inside and outside of the Company Results Oriented: Proactive attitude; Gets results and achieves goals PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This position will be working in a typical office setting, with no extremes in temperature or lighting Able to occasionally travel and present at offsite locations in the Bay Area Applicants should be able to work with equipment typically found in an office and should be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation. Possible accommodations needed should be discussed prior to the onset of employment and/or the interview process Ability to lift 25lbs and transport items in and out of vehicles. Ability to work on feet/run errands for 4+ hours per day as needed. Ability to sit at a desk for 6+ hours per day BENEFITS Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 401(k) Safe Harbor Matching Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Transit Management Account Pre-Tax Traditional IRA Savings Account Monthly Cell Phone Use Allowance Monthly Fitness Allowance Professional Development Allowance Supplemental Parental Leave Benefits Paid Time Off