What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Interior Designer position at Studio M Inc.?
Description: To mainly assist the work load of the Designer and/or Senior Designer on client projects to help ensure a smooth operation of job description mentioned below, while playing a critical role in production.
Design:
- Produce drawings and presentation documents for review by Senior Designers for construction of projects including, but not limited to, plans, elevations, sections, perspectives, renderings, powerpoint presentations, and mood boards.
- Serves as a primary resource for the senior designer and principal designer and assists design teams with any project-related work.
- Take notes during meetings, write up, and save in system for review.
- Attend meetings, installations, and on-site visits with designer and/or clients.
- Provide direction and answer questions to outside subcontractors and vendors under the direction of senior designer.
- Assist in developing preliminary design using sketches and drawings as needed to communicate concept under direction of senior designer.
- Assist in developing color and material options for review by Senior and/or Principal Designer including but not limited to finishes, furniture, art, & accessories.
- Assist with the development of technical/design solutions using AutoCAD or Revit.
- Provide design information by answering questions and requests when applicable to vendors, subcontractors.
- Assist with coordinating and organizing client and vendor appointments and/or installations.
- Self-educate re: current and changing design technology and trends.
Administrative:
- Assist in data entry, proposal, and ordering process to ensure Studio M and client milestones and timeline expectations are met.
- Assist procurement team as needed to track purchase orders for clients; update clients bimonthly re: project progression and product location.
- Assist in keeping resource room organized and current.
- Provide Administrative and facility support for client meetings.
- Keep track of own time spent on project(s), enter time into Studio Designer weekly.
- Keep track of travel time as necessary.
- Assist to maintain office filing and client binders if necessary.
- Assist with work-related errands, as requested, such as going to vendor showrooms, post office(s), subcontractor offices.
- Assist with phone calls and sharing messages with the team.
- Assist with mail and package delivery. Record in system and distribute to designers.
Professional Practice:
- Obtain a professional manner in office, at client meetings, and within design community.
- Be accountable for quality of work performed, client services, and profitability.
Other Responsibilities:
- Increase skills and knowledge pertinent to the position via onsite training and offsite classes; increase skills and knowledge pertinent to other positions, subject to supervisor approval.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Key Competencies
- Embody our core values: Teamwork, Relentless Excellence, Creative, Dependable, Integrity, Polished.
- organization and planning skills
- work management and prioritizing skills
- verbal and written communication skills
- problem solving ability
- attention to detail and accuracy
- flexibility
- Travel May Be Required