Interior Designer | High End Residential

A small, boutique high-end residential interior design firm is seeking a talented Interior Designer with at least 3-5 years’ experience in high-end residential design. This position offers an incredible opportunity for a detailed, motivated, and passionate individual to grow with an established and well-respected design firm. This position will be working directly with the Principal and Lead Designer of the firm and is responsible for developing and executing the design from the conceptual and presentation stage through the completion of final installation.

Responsibilities Include:

• Support Principal with all aspects of projects
• Participate in Client meetings, inclusive of taking very detailed notes for documentation and distribution to team.
• Help coordinate conceptual presentations
• Take accurate on-site measurements and documentation through photos
• Produce detailed Sketch-Up drawings and 3D renderings for ID sets
• Create floor plans, color and material schemes
• Project management including developing and managing budgets
• Prepare all input for purchasing and order processing
• On-site coordination with builders, GCs, and sub-contractors

Requirements Include:

• Have relevant experience or hold a degree in Interior Design 3-5 years of professional experience in high-end residential design is a must inclusive of new construction and renovation knowledge
• Be able to demonstrate strong capabilities in handling and overseeing a project from concept through final installation
• Have the ability to work efficiently and effectively under deadlines and meet them on time
• Must love working and succeeding in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to think outside the box and problem solve, at Studio James we only see opportunity in “issues” that arise
• Must have impeccable attention to detail, be extremely organized and take direction well
• Have a strong ability to communicate in writing without spelling or homonym errors
• Proficiency in construction drawings, codes, materials, furniture, finish selections and specifications
• Must be proficient and have very strong skills in Sketch Up, Podium and AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Microsoft Office, and SketchUp
• Experience with product sourcing and the procurement process
• Extremely professional, reliable, and punctual, be able to work late as needed including during installs, have personal stability, and live within the Vail Valley
• Possess extensive product and vendor knowledge
• Self-motivated and strong time management skills to successfully work on multiple projects at the same time
• Have well-developed prioritizing and delegation skills
• Clear and confident speaking voice with a pleasant and professional presence
• Have a valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle
• Willing to travel for projects

Compensation:

• $60K – $75K salary per year, amount decided on will depend on your experience level
• 2-week accrued vacation (year one), 3-week vacation (after year two), 4-week vacation (after year five)
• Cell phone ($75 per month) and expense reimbursement
• $300 per month health insurance stipend after 90 days

Next Steps:

• Please visit our website and make sure you align with our values and style of design:  www.studio-james.com
• Show us your attention to detail and please apply via email to info@studio-james.com, with your resume, portfolio inclusive of interior design drawings and renderings, and a cover letter letting us know how you would be the best fit for our team.

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!