Interior Designer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Jessica Love Design is a luxury interior design firm based in Montchanin, DE with a passion for creating transformative spaces that bring joy and ease into our clients’ daily lives. This is a creative role requiring an organized approach and a passion for your craft. In this position, you must be self-motivated, well versed in the industry standards, and possess both the ability and experience to work from the concept phase through installation. If you are detail obsessed, appreciate having fun while working hard, and spark with excitement at the idea of impacting people’s lives through creating incredible spaces, please apply! This is an outstanding opportunity for the right candidate to work in a beautiful office, gain a high level of autonomy, and grow with an established, friendly, and well-respected design team. Based at JLD’s office in Montchanin DE, this is a full-time position offering competitive compensation, paid vacation and company holidays, and 401K with Matching after 1 year of employment.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Understanding of the principles and fundamentals of design

• Degree in Interior Design or related field preferred.

• Sense of humor, team player, great energy, and amazing to work with!

• High proficiency in AutoCAD, Chief Architect, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat), and Microsoft Office. Floor plans, elevations, custom furniture, window treatments, and detailed drawings are part of the drawing skills that are required.

• Must demonstrate strong capabilities in handling and overseeing projects from concept through installation.

• Ability to manage multiple competing deadlines & tasks

• Creative thinker with a strong eye for sophisticated design

• Impeccable design taste and alignment with Principal’s design style & philosophies

• Extensive product and vendor knowledge.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent written and oral communication skills required.

• Collaborative nature with an interest in contributing to the overall success of the firm.

• Must be professional, reliable, punctual, and able to lead client and vendor meetings

• Studio Designer software experience a plus

• Rendering, hand-drawing, and 3D skills a huge plus plus

• Ability to drive to client and vendor locations a must. May require occasional out-of-state travel as well.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Support Principal and Lead Designer with all aspects of design projects including sourcing, quoting,

• Creative input on overall design concept/intent and development of design schemes

• Interpret and help bring to life the design vision for the clients

• Manage & maintain strong relationships and communication with clients & vendors

• Attend and assist with client intake meetings and installs

• Create client presentations, mood boards & renderings for internal as well as client facing design meetings.

• Create furniture layouts in AutoCAD

• Assist Principal in selection and allocation of textiles, and submit specifications to vendor for quotes

• Source and document all finishes and FF&E

• Preparation of proposals

• Create and monitor project budgets

• Request samples and manage reserves

• Manage CFA process and approval with Procurement Coordinator

• Reviewing all client facing documentation and communication for accuracy and clarity

• Maintaining weekly internal status reports and updating the Principal and design team

• Client communication and status follow-up when needed

• Workroom liaison & manage all onsite measures, quotes & installs

• Liaise with Procurement Coordinator on proposal development, cross-checking and closing

• Project onboarding & binder management

• Prepare floor plans, millwork, furniture plans, elevations, and space planning in AutoCAD. Produce hand drawings and computer renderings that communicate design intent as needed

• Review and redline all vendor drawings to ensure design intent

• Collaborate with outside consultants and project partners including Architects, Builders, General Contractors, Craftsmen, & more