Interior Designer/Production Manager (Clarendon)

Dec. 1, 2011

Washington DC, VA

Confidential

Interior design firm located in Arlington (Clarendon) is seeking an interior designer/assistant/production manager. This is a wonderful opportunity for a polished and organized interior design professional that is willing to assist the owner personally and professionally. This candidate will handle a multitude of tasks as well as act as a technical expert in design, placing order, and executing production. This candidate must be happy and willing to perform support tasks as well as be an expert in the technical side of residential design.

Job Description:

Preparing for presentations: drawing floor plans, elevations, and perspective renderings.

Putting together presentation boards with fabric and furniture selections.

Preparing budgets and submitting proposals for all orders

Placing orders, following up with deliveries, and keeping a project schedule.

Communicating directly with clients and contractors.

Maintaining an orderly system for keeping track of projects.

Using design software for proposals and orders.

Qualifications

A working knowledge of Studio IT or design manager.

Minimum 2 years of experience in interior design production.

Hand Drafting, Sketch-up, and an education in CAD.

Knowledge of building codes, tile calculations, window covering designs/terms and customizing designs.

Written & Verbal skills must be very strong.

Outgoing and friendly personality.

Detail oriented, strong multi-tasker, and hard working.

Self-directed, highly motivated

Solid working knowledge of Mac, PC, and Microsoft Office.

Intermediate level typing skills

Willing to assist manager with communication and support all activities relative to technology (simple computer, iMac, phones, typing. . .)

Assistance in writing and typing

Keeping offices organized appointments, follow-up, and details organized.

Supportive nature.

Hours are from 8am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday and occasional night and weekend hours will be required upon request.