Intermediate Interior Designer
KIRK NIX ASSOCIATES INC - Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079Work at KIRK NIX ASSOCIATES INC
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Intermediate Interior Designer
A high-end Hospitality and Residential interior design firm in Los Angeles is seeking an Interior Design Associate to join their team. This is an opportunity to join a team of experienced and talented professionals who thrives on detail and collaboration. You will work directly with Senior Designers and have significant impact creating quality and high-level spaces and many different kinds.
Key Responsibilities:
· Assist in conceptual design of various hospitality and high end residential projects.
· Research and pricing of all interior design elements
· Material sourcing and room schemes
· Participate in meetings with firm principals and project managers
· Prepare proposals, purchase orders and invoices
· Assist in preparing client presentations
· Transport and set up meeting materials
· Expedite orders and finish samples
· Actively participate in project installations
· Archive project materials and documents
· Work/ assist on FF & E and architectural specifications as/ if needed
· Material shopping when needed
· Space planning/Sketches for IFX sheets
· Sketches (free-hand)
· Understands all aspects of architectural drawings
· Work with Senior designer/Project Manager staffing, work plan, task assignment and fee allocation
· Travel to project site may be required
· Specification writing and proofing
· Assemble material reference sheets and specification books
· Produce interior finish specifications
· Input finish numbers onto plans and elevations
· Input FF&E numbers onto plans
· Lighting layouts
· Preparation of meeting notes
· Review of shop drawings
· Knowledgeable about project when Senior Designer is out of office
· Write design stories
· Sample and strike-off review
Skills & Requirements:
· BA or MA in Interior Design, Interior Architecture will be considered
· Experience in high-end private residential and/or hospitality
· Minimum of 5 years' professional experience
· Proficient in Photoshop and/ or Indesign, Excel, Word and Outlook
· Working knowledge of AutoCAD
· Working knowledge of Sketchup, Revit is a plus
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Excellent presentation skills
· Highly organized and detail oriented
· Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
· Knowledge of local LA design industry and vendors is a plus
· Works well in a team structured company
· Valid driver’s license and insured automobile with proof of insurance
· Understand all aspects of Architectural drawings