What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interior Designer position at Shanna Gatanis Design Studio?
Thank you for your interest in Shanna Gatanis Design Studio. We are a humbled and
energetic National award winning, luxury residential and commercial Interior Design Firm.
Shanna Gatanis Design Studio specializes in cutting edge design; featuring estate homes,
high-rises, hospitality projects, commercial buildings, and model homes. Our international
clients and properties range from our key markets of Florida & New York; to anywhere beyond.
We work in a supportive, fast paced, and dedicated work environment where everyday
shapes itself as a new day. Our SGDS culture is full of positive energy. We have
an open work policy where our designers are free to collaborate with one another; we
encourage and support creative synergy.
The role of Interior Designer is integral to the overall success of our projects - The ideal candidate will be eager, focused, and bring a sense of intuition to the needs of their coworkers and our clients.
Please review the below requirements of the role and we look forward to hearing from you if you feel you would be a good fit in our team.
What You'll Do:
● Professionally collaborate with clients to determine their design preferences, budget, and timeline
● Ownership of assigned projects, from start to finish: this includes all stages of the project, from concept design, FF&E, and all the way through installation and project punch
● Communicate effectively, professionally, and clearly with clients, contractors, vendors, and all other project team members
● Ability to represent SGDS and the client’s needs while at project sites and in all associated meetings
● Programming client needs, conceptual design, 3D modeling/rendering, presentation packages, schematic design, design development, space planning and construction documentation
● Create, maintain, and update Project Schedules
● Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
● Oversight on all project tasks to ensure nothing falls through the cracks
● Take necessary measurements and other documentation at project sites
● Request quotes, pricing, and product information from trade vendors and create Trade Accounts as needed
● Specifying furniture, producing furniture presentations and organizing furniture specifications for the procurement department
● Maintain good working relationships with our trade and build partners
● Maintain and organize all project-related information in accordance with our filing system
● Maintain constant communication with team members in regards to project timelines, tracking, lead times, custom orders, timing for fabric selections, CFAs, workroom inspections, installations and
● Oversee the installation of furniture, fixtures, and finishes
● Knowledge and ability to value engineer when necessary
● Stay updated on industry trends and new design techniques
● Track time per job as well as follows scope of work for each project efficiently
What You'll Need:
● Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design preferred, or equivalent experience with other Design Firms
● 3-6 Years Work Experience preferred
● Proficient in Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office.
● Expert use of AutoCAD, and Sketch-Up
● Strong experience with FF&E (window treatments, wall paper, upholstery, custom furniture scaling and selecting)
● Strong ability to communicate and follow up on unresolved issues
● Skilled at evaluating options and generating solutions
other project-related information as needed
● Ability to manage multiple projects and multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
● Organized, creative, collaborative, and independent
●. A collaborative attitude towards working with a variety of teams and project players
● Ability to stay level headed during stressful situations and bring an overall optimistic attitude to work.
● Ability to work in our Winter Park office Mon-Fri 9-5pm as well as travel to clients and vendors when needed.
● Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and reliable source of transportation.