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Senior Interior Designer Job at Chad's Design Build in Madison

Chad's Design Build, Madison, WI, US, 53714

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Job Description


SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER


Do you want to work for a right-sized Remodeling Company that values your work-life balance, just as much as your excellent design craft & reliable customer service? We're looking for the right Senior Interior Designer to guide diverse design projects through our process, from start to finish, collaborating in a team environment to ensure successful projects & very happy clients. We need a personable & proactive professional to own this role. Ears burning? We want to hear from you.

SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER:

  • Collaborate with the Development Team mgr to plan, schedule, & allocate resources for projects
  • Maintain & review project Development Schedules; used as both our process guidelines & checklist
  • Regularly meet with the team to set deadlines, review dashboards, and clarify next steps
  • Proactively manage tasks, ensuring priorities are aligned with Team needs & Team goals, often assisting on other projects as needed

DESIGN & QUALITY CONTROL:

  • Ensure, (plan-check), the Team's design work meets the following criteria:
    • Feasible: Structurally sound & buildable
    • Functional: Aligned with design best-practice
    • Accurate & Qualified: Measured, validated, and precise
    • Aesthetics: Matches the client's vision, refined, and essential
    • Safe & Accessible: Follows Universal Design Standards wherever possible
    • Realistic: Stays within the client's budget & comfort zone
    • Sustainable: Incorporate environmentally-considered materials & practices
    • ... Big deal, Lil' gem, photogenic & impressive

COLLABORATION:

  • Partner with the Architect to establish master Templates & standardized Plan Sets for proj. phases
  • Champion & maintain the Virtual & Physical Materials Libraries & Best practices for the Design Studio
  • Cooperate with junior designers, developers, estimators to complete work product on schedule
  • Coordinate w/ Project mgrs. to ensure consistent communication & a seamless client experience
  • Apply annually for 1 or more Nari Roty awards for deserving projects

TEAM & CULTURE:

  • Maintain a 75% + utilization rate: ensuring billable work is prioritized
  • Communicates respectfully & with patience, asking questions when in doubt, document everything
  • Provide mentorship to junior team members; provide & receive constructive feedback
  • Engage in networking, marketing, & sales opportunities
  • Stay committed to continuous professional development through education & training
  • Embody our core values:
    • Cares & connects, Humbly confident, Always improving, Disciplined, Supportive

ASSIGNED PROJECT Responsibilities

  • Function as the primary contact for assigned projects, maintaining clear communication with clients, internal team members, and vendors/trade partners
  • Create clear next steps, maintain momentum, and build enthusiasm (w/ clients & team)
  • Lead Discovery meetings to understand client expectations & set project goals per our process
  • Manage project milestones, ensuring deadlines are met & quality standards are adhered to
  • Facilitate client presentations and ensure decisions are documented & followed through
  • Presentations often include assisting Developers with the selling of contract proposals
  • Provide site visits during production to ensure quality & maintain client satisfaction
  • Full interior design responsibilities for all designers are as follows:
  • PHASE I Discovery mtg w/ clients & Team. Create scope, concepts, provide material allowances to estimator, lead internal concept reviews, & present concepts to client.

  • PHASE II Lead internal reviews, lead selections mtgs, acquire vendor pricing, participate in any City Building & Zoning discussions, participate in contract proposal presentations

  • PHASE III Finalize & qualify details in our Construction set documents & written scope of work, manage Pre-production tasks, i.e. ordering & receiving, complete checklists towards a Handoff mtg to Proj Mgr & Lead Carpenters. Provide help & feedback during Production

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience: 15+ years, w/ at least 10 yrs focused on single-family residential remodeling
  • Education/Certs: Degree in Interior Design and/or certification as a registered Interior Designer
  • Technical Skills: Proficient in Chief Architect, Microsoft Office, experience w/ Revit, SketchUp a plus
  • Knowledge: Strong understanding of building practices, code, Architectural styles, Design Best-Practice, materials, & trends
  • Soft Skills: Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and client mgmt. abilities. Applicants should be driven, proactive, and excited by accountability.
    • Strong attention to detail, excellent problem solving skills
    • Proactive & creative thinker w/ a passion for design & construction
    • Able to handle multiple projects at once and meet tight deadlines
    • Celebrates successes with the team

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Work hours: Full-time, Minimum 40+ hours/week (flexible schedule with remote work options)
  • Compensation & Benefits: Competitive Base salary or Hourly wage if desired, plus incentive bonuses, health insurance, sick/vacation time, phone, 401k, and more
  • Performance Review: Initial performance review after 3 months, with annual reviews & merit-based pay adjustments (and incentives) at the company's discretion.

Daily collaboration w/ team members, & occasional trade partner walkthroughs are a typical occurrence for this position. This position allows flex scheduling to accommodate your life, but in-office hours are required for collaboration, and mtgs. in general.





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