Junior Interior Designer (Winchester, Virginia)

Nov. 8, 2011

Washington DC, VA

Confidential

Ponte Vecchio Living is a home and lifestyle store in the beautiful and historic town of Winchester, Virginia, servicing residential clients through the sale of high end residential furniture and accessories and offering professional interior design services.

PVL Design Associates is a commercial design firm that delivers inspired, informed and innovative design and procurement solutions for clients in all areas of commercial design with particular expertise in senior living and hospitality and providing turnkey procurement resources.

We are seeking a well-rounded junior interior designer able to work in both design specialties -- residential and commercial. This position represents an exceptional opportunity for professional growth, well-recognized performance, and responsibility beyond one's peers for the individual who shares our passion for quality and excellence in a region ripe with opportunity.

The perfect candidate would be able to support management and senior staff by:

Developing preliminary designs through final concept.

Executing design plans through completion.

Producing CAD documents, including the building of floor plans, perimeters, elevations, schedules, and construction documents.

Producing presentation renderings and boards.

Assisting in all aspects and phases of the design process, both residential and commercial.

Create residential design solutions by selling our products and services that are consistent with our brand and quality standards, and the client's preference and budget.

Customarily and regularly make in-home design calls to evaluate the client's needs and provide a total individualized design solution that closes the sale.

The perfect candidate will be/have:

Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills

An entrepreneurial spirit and problem-solver attitude

A team player, but able to work independently

Focused; detail-oriented

Organized; able to prioritize; self-management skills

Strong communication proficiency -- aural, oral, and written.

High attention to detail.

Excellent presentation and coordination skills.

Experience working on project teams.

Ability to work well under pressure, juggle and prioritize multiple projects and adjust work accordingly, often against tight deadlines.

Strong knowledge of the design process and phases, including FF&E, furniture systems and specifications, space, color, lighting, and materials

Broad knowledge effective sales techniques.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design (or equivalent specialty) from a CIDA accredited institution

Minimum 3 years of practical interior design experience

Minimum 1 year of retail sales experience, preferably in the home furnishings industry

NCIDQ Certification, or able to achieve within 1 year

ASID membership, or able to obtain within 6 months

Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite

Sketch-Up, In-Design, and/or Photoshop experience preferred

Other Requirements:

Proficiency in basic office machines and functions (scanning, copying, faxing, file construction, file maintenance and management, etc.)

Must be able to work some evenings and weekends. Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record and provide own transportation.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Significant portions of this assignment involve prolonged sitting or standing, with occasional bending, walking and application of manual skills requiring motor coordination in combination with finger dexterity. May be required lift or move objects up to 40 pounds.

Authorized to work in the U.S. and be able to pass background and drug screening checks.

Qualified individuals are encouraged to visit the Ponte Vecchio Living and PVL Design Associates websites and our Facebook page, and submit a cover letter and resume including salary requirements. For consideration, you must submit a cover letter and resume, and a portfolio of work samples (hard and/or soft copy).

Ponte Vecchio Living/PVL Design Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) with a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We welcome all qualified applicants. EOE M/F/D/V