Interior Designer

Job Description:

G. Christianson Construction is seeking a talented and creative Interior Designer to join our team in Corvallis. In this role, you will work directly with homeowners to create thoughtfully designed, customized living spaces that reflect their personal style, budget, and functional needs.

Our Interior Designers guide clients through every stage of the design process, from evaluating existing spaces and developing floor plan concepts to selecting materials, finishes, fixtures, and cabinetry. You will collaborate closely

with our experienced construction management and field teams, as well as our award-winning in-house custom cabinet shop, to bring each design vision to life.

This is an opportunity to be part of a collaborative, highly skilled team that takes pride in delivering exceptional craftsmanship, personalized service, and beautifully executed residential and commercial remodels and new construction projects.

Compensation:

• $40 - $46/hour
• Bonus system for design hours logged
• Generous employer 401k contributions

Duties Included:

• Work with clients for residential or commercial projects to determine initial goals and requirements for the space to be designed.
• Take lead phone calls and qualify potential clients based on their scope and budget of their desired project.
• Meet with potential clients for residential or commercial projects, gather information needed to create and draft plans.
• Design and draft conceptual and schematic designs for residential and light commercial remodels and new construction projects. Refine the design with clients as necessary until a final design is completed. The interior design will work with the client from the concept phase through the end of construction.
• Assist the estimating team by submitting plans to subcontractors and responding to inquiries from trade partners
• Attend site walkthrough visits and review plans with trade partners
• Assist Sales and Estimator to bid projects to create and write contracts, office coordination.
• Assist clients with finish and fixture selections, cabinet design and layout, interior and exterior design
• Submit applications and/or plans for City, County, or State jurisdictions
• Assist Sales with presenting rough budgets and final contracts to clients for approval.
• Project coordination and organization.
• Overseeing the buying process of all fixtures and samples required to complete the design or project
• Weekly on-site meetings with clients and project manager to stay on schedule with design and assist with any decisions
• Answer client’s calls or emails that are design related.
• Ensuring project completion within the allocated budget and timeline.

Skills/Requirements:

• 3D drafting and rendering software: Chief Architect, Revit, SketchUp or AutoCAD.
• Knowledge in Chief Architect or Revit is preferred.
• Great Time management.
• Multi-Tasking, take on many jobs at once in various stages of design and construction.
• Creativity and ability to collaborate with clients to create a functional and beautiful space.
• Strong client communication, verbal and written.
• Sales skills are a plus but not required.
• High energy work ethic is a must.
• A self-driven organized person is a must.
• Experience in residential or light commercial design working closely with clients.
• Experience with construction drawings and submitting for permits.
• Knowledge on materials, fixtures and finishes selections.
• Knowledge on requesting bids and estimates.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or Equivalent with Portfolio
• 5 years of Design related experience
• 1 year of On-site Construction Experience

Benefits:

• Generous employer 401(k) contributions
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement