Description

Celebrating 30 years as San Diego’s premier design build home remodeling company, Lars is looking for an Interior Designer to join our growing team. As Interior Designer, our candidate will define the Scope of Work through assessment of the client’s needs, requirements, and design/décor style. Provide design expertise and recommendations to clients including concept development, field measurements, space planning, generating visual plan layouts, and sourcing products, materials, and accessories.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare for all internal and client meetings with status and Agendas as necessary to communicate project status.
• Attend all internal project meetings including, but not limited to: Debrief, Team, and End of Design (EOD).
• Attend all onsite and offsite client meetings including, but not limited to: Discovery, Design Selections, Design Review (DR), Selections meetings, Pre-Construction, Cabinet Sign-off, Electrical Walk, Countertop Sign-off, and Closing meeting.
• Full understanding of Lars process and meeting project deadlines.
• Attend project photo shoots and assist with staging when necessary.
• Performs additional duties assigned by the Director of Design or other supervisory position that serves our clients and benefits the company.
• Maintain a high level of current product knowledge in the marketplace.
• Provide a written summary of the Discovery and or Design Selection meeting findings to the Design Team prior to the Debrief meeting.
• Analyzing client’s needs and specifications to make sure the project is finished in accordance with the timeline and budget.
• Collaborate with the client on design factors to achieve the client’s goals with the highest level of quality and finish.
• Coordinate with the Project Managers and trade partners to ensure a smooth build process.
• Read, interpret, review, and make corrections to finished plans (ID Set) as needed.
• Ensure all Allowance costs have been sourced and uploaded into the selections management software for approval and client viewing.
• Ensure all selections are approved in selections management software prior to the EOD meeting.
• Research products and materials as needed to support the design team on technical issues influencing concept development.
• Understand product cost and how they affect the project budget
• Ensure follow-up with clients is completed on a regular basis.
• Perform moderate tasks without supervision or difficult tasks with supervision.
• Build relationships with clients and knowing to read the different personalities presented.
• Corresponds with clients in a proactive manner to ensure they remain fully informed and up to date.
• Submit weekly project updates to the Director of Design or Senior Interior Designer.

MINOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate clearly and respectfully with team members to collaborate and complete the task at hand.
• Data entry of all selections and materials into Builder Trend.
• Visit job sites as needed.
• On-going product knowledge, staying current of new design, materials, and trends.
• Use design software to create models and visuals.
• Will perform any duties as instructed by the Director of Design, Senior, or other Superior position that serves our clients and benefits our company.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

• BA in Design or Architecture
• Able to perform difficult tasks without supervision.
• Ability to visualize concepts and explain them to others.
• Customer service experience.
• Creativity and imagination with an eye for design is a must.
• Basic knowledge of the industry.
• Computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with design software: Auto CAD, Chief Architect, Photoshop, Sketchup and BuilderTrend a plus.
• Strong communication skills and work well with others.
• Space planning and strong organizational skills.
• Promote honesty, integrity, and trustworthiness.
• Able to work a flexible work schedule at all times including weekends and evenings.
• Able to work overtime when needed.
• Professional appearance.
• Able to lift heavy items and materials.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a positive attitude, always.
• Must be fluent in English.