Chad's Design Build is hiring: Senior Interior Designer in Madison

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.