An Interior Designer plans and designs interior spaces for buildings, including houses, offices and commercial buildings. Recommends and selects material, colors and furnishings to be used, including fabrics, flooring and furniture. May specialize in lighting design, or designing kitchens, bathrooms or closets; may focus on improving energy and water efficiency in a building.
Westport, CT Job Details Full-time From $22 an hour 7 hours ago Qualifications Project team coordination Microsoft Word Sales proposal development Microsoft Excel Construction material procurement Interior design Shipment tracking for distribution operations Accounting software Word embeddings English Purchase order management Interior Design Order fulfillment receiving Proposal writing Freight shipment tracking Problem-solving Project delivery management Vendor relationship management Blueprint creation using CAD software Schedule creation Delivery record maintenance Project management software Managing projects Order issue resolution Associate's degree Construction vendor management Purchasing management systems (technically supported) Delivery detail verification Part sourcing Full Job Description
INTERIOR DESIGNER / PROJECT COORDINATOR
Established interior design firm located in Westport, Connecticut is seeking a full time Interior Designer / Project Coordinator.
STRONG AUTOCAD AND PROFESSIONAL PROCUREMENT EXPERIENCE ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.
Candidates must be able to independently produce and revise AutoCAD drawings and must have hands on experience with the procurement side of interior design, including preparing orders, reviewing acknowledgements, tracking goods, coordinating deliveries, following up with vendors, and resolving problems when orders do not go according to plan. We are specifically seeking a candidate with a minimum of three consecutive years of professional experience working within an established interior design or architecture firm. This is not an entry level position. The ideal candidate understands the complete design process from concept and documentation through purchasing, delivery, and installation. We need someone who is loves being organized, resourceful, and comfortable at being highly proactive.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
Producing and revising AutoCAD drawings independently and accurately Preparing client proposals, specifications, schedules, and presentation materials Sourcing furniture, lighting, fabrics, materials, finishes, and accessories Requesting and reviewing vendor pricing, lead times, specifications, and availability Preparing purchase information and assisting with or managing orders Reviewing order acknowledgements for accuracy Tracking goods from order placement through delivery Maintaining accurate status information for active orders and projects Coordinating freight, receiving, delivery, and installation Following up with vendors regarding delays, damages, shortages, back orders, and discrepancies Proactively identifying and resolving procurement and delivery problems Coordinating replacements, repairs, claims, and corrective action when necessary Communicating with vendors, contractors, architects, workrooms, receivers, and clients Managing multiple project schedules, deadlines, follow ups, and deliverables Maintaining accurate project records and documentation Assisting with project accounting and Design Manager software Reviewing details carefully before information is presented to clients or released to vendors Assisting with site visits and installations as needed
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum three consecutive years of professional experience working for an interior design or architecture firm Strong professional AutoCAD skills Ability to produce and revise drawings independently without basic software training Demonstrated experience with interior design procurement and purchasing Experience placing and tracking orders and reviewing vendor acknowledgements Experience coordinating deliveries, receiving, and installations Strong problem solving skills and experience resolving vendor, freight, damage, and order related issues Experience preparing proposals, specifications, schedules, and professional vendor correspondence Excellent organizational and follow through skills Ability to manage many active orders and projects simultaneously without losing track of details Excellent written and verbal English communication skills Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills Design Manager experience or similar procurement software.
Pay:
From $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 - 42.0 per week Application Question(s): Do you have experience using Design Manager software? If no, please list the interior design, procurement, accounting, or project management software you have used. Do you have a degree or certificate in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture? Please list your degree or certification and the school you attended. Do you currently live within 25 miles of Westport, Connecticut? This is a full time, in person position. Please provide the town where you currently live. Do you have at least three years of professional experience working for an interior design or architecture firm? Please briefly describe your experience with AutoCAD, procurement, placing and tracking orders, vendor follow up, and resolving order or delivery problems.
Education:
Associate (Required)
Experience:
Interior design: 3 years (Required)
Location:
Westport, CT 06880 (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
Westport, CT 06880 (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 25% (Required)
