Senior Designer - MIRABELLO INTERIORS

Department: Design

Position: Senior Designer

Job Type: Regular

Job Status: Full Time

Reports To: Project Manager Design Director and Principal in Charge

Amount of Travel Required: 2540%

Positions Supervised: Project Designer and Associate Designer

POSITION SUMMARY: Serves as an interior design team member under the Design Director and Project Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Advise client on interior design factors such as space planning layout and utilization of furnishings or equipment and color coordination

Knowledge of local material resources preferred

Participate in the construction administration of projects and review of submittals and finished samples

Support business development and marketing efforts when needed

Proven experience in FF&E design development and documentation

Outstanding graphic presentation skills

Works with Design Director and client to develop schematic FF&E design based on project criteria program and budget

Participates in presentation and ensures format is compatible with office and client standards

Develops and maintain FF&E budget

Serves as principal contact with purchasing agent Review sample strikeoffs etc. for compliance with specifications and design intent

Directs and reviews furniture plans for content and accuracy and insures that they fully coordinated with architectural electrical RCP and lighting plans and other consultants drawings

Coordinates presentation of artwork

Coordinates FF&E installation with all parties involved

Works with Project Designer and Project Manager throughout the project to help formulate staff utilization/work plan task assignments and allocation fees

Knowledgeable about contractual responsibilities as it relates to the scope of work

Produce and coordinate finish schedule

Direct education of Associate Designer staff and Interns in office standards and policy

Make task assignments to Assistant Designers Allocate and adjust budget amounts in coordination with client and Design Director

Review and modify if necessary all specifications

Develops schematic design from established project program and client needs

Translates schematic design into design development drawings for use by production staff

Helps Design Director maintain continuity of design intent through construction documentation

Participates in presentations as needed Assists in coordination of interior architectural documents with work of consultants and architects

Prepares interior architectural specifications

Coordinates staff utilization/ work planning and budget requirements with Design Director and Project Manager

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Accountability Accountability looks at the extent to which an individual is willing to accept responsibility.

This competency asks the question How do you look at responsibility for your work

Active Listening Active listening looks at the extent to which an individual actively attends to conveys and understands the comments and questions of others.

This competency asks the question How well do you really hear and understand what others are saying

Initiative Initiative looks at the ability of the individual to act and take steps to solve or settle an issue.

This competency asks the question How confident are you in making decisions on the basis of your own initiative

Judgment The skill of judgment looks at the ability of the individual to form sound opinions or make decisions by evaluating available information.

This competency asks the question How do you make decisions

Interpersonal Interpersonal skills look at the ability of the individual to develop and maintain relationships with others.

This competency asks the question How effectively do you relate with others

Time Management Time management skills look at the ability of the individual to effectively utilize available time for the completion of necessary job tasks.

This competency asks the question How efficient and productive are you in the utilization of available working time

Communication Communication is the ability to convey info written and oral in a clear and concise manner.

Does employee use active listening skills with an interest to understand others

Attitude Is a cooperative member of the team. Possess a positive helpful attitude. Does the employee respond to an emergency request for assistance

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Education: Bachelors Degree (fouryear college or technical school)

Experience: 7 years of experience in Architecture or Design

Other Requirements: Experience in the Hospitality industry. Fluent in AutoCAD Adobe Photoshop and writing custom specifications.

To Apply: Email CV and Portfolio to confidential