Semmelmann Interiors · 15 hours ago
Junior Interior Designer
Semmelmann Interiors is a premier, award-winning interior design firm specializing in high-end residential and commercial projects. The Junior Interior Designer role involves managing full-service interior design projects, collaborating with the design team, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project phases.
Design
Responsibilities
Manage full-service interior design projects from concept through installation and close-out
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
Collaborate closely with the design team to understand project requirements and timelines
Monitor project progress and performance, adjusting plans as needed to meet client expectations
Prepare proposals, presentations, and related project documents
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing updates and addressing concerns
Confidently speak with clients to present and support the design vision
Maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction throughout project phases
Conduct post-project evaluations to gather feedback for continuous improvement
Produce and update CAD drawings, including furniture layouts, lighting plans, and detailed elevations as required for projects
Assist in preparing design documentation and visual materials to support project needs
Identify and coordinate with vendors, contractors, and installation teams
Schedule and manage subcontractor activities to align with project timelines
Assist in sourcing materials, pulling finishes, and organizing samples as needed
Participate in site visits to review electrical, lighting, and finish details
Plan and coordinate logistics for furniture, decor, and materials delivery to project sites
Allocate and manage resources, including labor and materials, for project execution
Conduct pre-installation inspections to verify material quality and alignment with design standards
Monitor installation progress on-site, resolving issues or discrepancies promptly
Support installation days, ensuring the design vision is executed accurately
Qualification
Required
Some knowledge of construction, trades, and sequencing
Solid understanding of code, and architectural, lighting, and ceiling plans
1-2+ years of hands-on, interior design industry experience
Some CAD experience (Auto CAD, SketchUp)
Comfortable managing multiple, active projects and guiding the team through
Strong written and verbal communication with high attention to detail and accuracy
Delivers timely work, drives projects forward, and represents the brand with confidence and care
Preferred
Exposure to both new build and remodel, or high-end residential design
Exposure to longer design cycles, in design-led firms, with technical aptitude
Comfortable with complex scopes, sensitive clients, and prestige environments
Good instincts with practical judgement, capable of asking thoughtful questions, anticipating problems before they happen, and protecting the client experience
Benefits
Great work-life balance