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Jill Howard Interior Designer Office

Current Positions

We are always interested in meeting qualified applicants. Please send resume and cover letter to careers@jillhoward.com, with “Careers” in the subject line for consideration.


FREELANCE Sr. Interior Designer

Jill Howard Design Studio is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to work with our Charleston, SC office. The ideal candidate is extremely organized, detail-oriented, and a self-motivated problem solver with a firm understanding of the design process. Ability to initiate tasks and perform duties with little supervision is required. The Senior Interior Designer reports directly to the Principal and is responsible for developing, managing, and recording technical aspects of each assigned project, and often, client interfacing.


Responsibilities

  • Support Principal in the Design Phase, and acts as lead in Procurement and Project Management Phase on assigned projects
  • Source furniture, fixtures, and finishes including custom designs for high-end residential projects. Work with Project Administrator to track these items.
  • Prepare or approve quote requests, worksheets, estimates, purchase orders, and invoices.
  • Coordinate with and manage Design Team, fabricators, trades, suppliers, and clients
  • Oversee and maintain project budgets and timelines.
  • Review and edit drawing packages and shop drawings, as required
  • Create or supervise construction and presentation drawings or packages using AutoCAD Architecture, 3D rendering, and hand rendering
  • Create and manage schedules and tracking forms
  • Review and approve invoices to be paid by Project Finance Administrator
  • Provide site checks for duration of project
  • Manage progress of work and job-site cohesiveness

Qualifications

  • Degree or diploma in interior design preferred, but not required.
  • Minimum 3 years experience as a senior designer in residential design (commercial experience a bonus, but not required).
  • Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage and lead a team.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Google Workspace and Studio Designer.
  • Must have a car and a valid driver's license.


Preferred

  • Proficiency in hand rendering or automated rendering software preferred, but not required.
  • Ability to meet in person weekly.