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Form + Field · 1 week ago

Experienced Interior Designer 8+ years

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $140K/yr

7+ years exp

Form + Field is looking for a strong, experienced designer to join a growing creative team. The role involves managing small to medium projects, collaborating on larger projects, and mentoring less experienced designers while ensuring high-quality design execution and client satisfaction.

ArchitectureConstructionInterior Design

No H1B

Responsibilities

Own and execute on small-medium projects from beginning to end, handling most of the project management and working with team members to complete on time and on budget

Collaborate on large projects under the guidance of senior designers

Create preliminary client budgets and schedules, and updating as needed

Create vision boards

Create furniture plans and design concepts

Research and source furnishings, fixtures, and finishes, working with vendors

Create client storyboards

Create architectural 3D models (bonus), renderings (bonus), and 2D drawings

Create detailed permit and construction drawing sets, including plans, elevations, sections

Design and create construction drawings for interior architectural details, custom millwork, and furniture

Review and send client proposals for approval

Oversee the construction process - meeting with contractors, clients, and vendors on a regular basis to ensure that the design is executed to plan

Collaborate with contractors, clients, and vendors on creative solutions when issues or problems are identified

Prepare, manage, and maintain project files, correspondence, drawings, etc

Manage and help with installations and styling

Identify areas where process improvements are needed on a continuous basis

Work with team members to improve processes and updating documentation as needed

Mentor less skilled and experienced designers and help them improve their skills

Qualification

Interior DesignAutoCADProject ManagementSketchupConstruction DrawingsFF&E ExperienceCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAttention to Detail

Required

Minimum 7 years of work experience in an interior design firm (not a showroom or furniture store)

Residential FF&E and construction experience required

Authorized to work in the United States - we do NOT sponsor

Proven ability to be self-reliant

High level of professional maturity

BS/BA degree in Architecture or Interior Design

Preferred

Expertise in AutoCAD and proficiency in Sketchup

Comfort and familiarity in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides

Comfort and familiarity with communication and project management software such as Asana

Comfort with hand sketching to communicate an idea

Working proficiency and real world knowledge of design process, principles, construction methods, and creating detailed construction drawings with proper notation for permit

Working proficiency in sourcing from trade-only and artisan/maker resources and designing custom furniture. You stay on top of all the latest modern/contemporary designers, vendors, products

Modernist design sensibility that resonates with Form + Field's portfolio of work

Great communication skills (clear, proactive, direct, and frequent for both written and verbal) to interface with vendors, contractors, clients, teammates

Highly organized with ability to breakdown a large project into smaller tasks and sequence the tasks appropriately

Highly proficient or expertise in project management, taking projects from start to finish, working on all steps along the way, and requiring little supervision

Excellent attention to detail - you double check your work and learn from mistakes

Time management skills - knowing how much effort and time to put into the different priorities at hand

Highly motivated, proactive self-starter who has a strong sense of urgency and follow-through. You proactively research things that you don't know or aren't sure of

Humility to do whatever is needed at any given time no matter if it's grunt work. No divas please

Passion for everything you do - you're constantly leveling up your work and you inspire others with your drive for excellence

Positive, easy-going attitude

Excellent customer service skills - courteous, professional, kind, and timely

Able to stand for extended periods to handle various project-related installation tasks (such as lifting light fixtures, using a ladder, etc.) and other physical duties related to the position