Jill Howard Design Studio is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to work in our Charleston, SC office. The ideal candidate is collaborative, extremely organized, detail-oriented, and a self-motivated problem solver with a firm understanding of the design process from pre-construction to installation. Ability to initiate tasks and perform duties with little supervision is required. The Senior Interior Designer reports directly to the Principal.
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 for high-end residential projects under the guidance of the Principal.
- Prepare or approve quote requests, worksheets, estimates, purchase orders, and invoices.
- Work with Project Administrator to place, manage and track orders. Create and manage ID schedules for construction projects.
- Coordinate with general contractors, fabricators, trades, suppliers.
- Oversee and maintain project budgets and timelines.
- Create or supervise interior architecture and presentation drawings or packages using AutoCAD. 3D rendering or hand rendering skills a bonus.
- Review and edit drawing packages and shop drawings, as required.
- 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.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Google Workspace and Studio Designer.
- Must have a car and a valid driver’s license.
