Interior Designer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Christianson Construction is seeking an Interior Designer who will create functional, safe, and aesthetically designed spaces by working directly with clients to assess space requirements, design new floor plans, specify fixtures and materials, and successfully communicate the design vision to the construction team. The Interior Designer will collaborate with a highly experienced construction management and field employee team, and an award-winning in-house custom cabinet shop, to design high-end residential or commercial remodels and new build projects.

JOB DUTIES:

• Work with clients for residential or commercial projects to determine goals and requirements for the space to be designed.
• Research applicable building and development codes and incorporate them into the the early project requirements
• Design and draft conceptual and schematic designs for residential and light commercial remodels and new construction projects. Refine the design with clients as necessary until a final design is completed. The interior designer will work with the client from the concept phase through the end of construction.
• Assist the estimating team by answering RFI’s as needed
• Attend site visits and review plans with trade partners
• Assist clients with in selecting fixtures, finishes, cabinet design and layout, interior and exterior design
• Assist Sales with presenting rough budgets and final contracts to clients for approval.
• Apply for permits and respond to plan review letters from local jurisdictions
• Project coordination and organization tasks as needed
• Purchasing and tracking of select fixtures and samples required to complete the design or project
• Attend on-site construction meetings with clients and project manager
• Maintain weekly communication with all clients to keep project on schedule (phone calls, emails, text messages, meetings ,etc)

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

• 3D drafting and rendering software experience: Chief Architect, Revit, SketchUp or AutoCAD.
• Experience in Chief Architect is preferred, but not required. 
• Knowledge of key design phases
• Knowledge of, and ability to reference building codes: IBC, ORSC, OSSC, and other local development standards
• Multi-Tasking, must be able to take on many jobs at once in various stages of design and construction
• Creativity and ability to collaborate with clients to create a functional and beautiful space.
• Strong client communication, verbal and written.
• Sales experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Experience in residential or light commercial design working closely with clients.
• Experience creating construction drawings and in applying for permits
• Experience specifying fixtures, finishes, and equipment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or Equivalent, with Portfolio
• 2+ years of Interior Design, Architecture, or directly related industry experience
• 1+ year of On-site Construction Experience, preferred but not required

JOB TYPE: Full-time

BENEFITS:

• Generous 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

SCHEDULE:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

WORK LOCATION: In person

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call our office at 541-754-6326