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PROJECT MANAGER/JUNIOR DESIGNER

Studio KC is an emerging high end interior design firm located in Norwalk specializing in full home renovations, kitchens, baths and custom millwork.  We are looking for a Junior Designer/Project Manager to join our tight knit team.  Our office is a fun, fast paced environment where collaboration and mutual support are encouraged.

Requirements

●        Interior Design degree preferred, or 2 years of experience in high end residential interior design and construction

●        Knowledge of interior design standards and building codes pertaining to residential bathrooms, kitchens and general ADA

●        Student or professional portfolio exhibiting drafting skills and other relevant work

●        Reliable transportation to and from office, and various locations throughout Fairfield County throughout the workday (job sites, showrooms, etc)

Qualifications

●        Experience with custom furniture orders, upholstery, window treatments

●        General knowledge and experience with custom cabinetry and millwork design

●        General construction knowledge

●        Effective communication skills, both written and oral

●        Eagerness to learn and understand new products, technologies and research relevant technical information

●        Ability to independently solve problems, be responsible, and be self motivated to get the job done.

●        Ability to multi-task among multiple projects

●        Must be organized and detail oriented

Software Knowledge Requirements

●        AutoCAD 2D drafting of plans and elevations

●        Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Powerpoint and Word

●        GSuite: Google Sheets, slides and docs

Software used for daily tasks, with training provided; prior experience is considered an advantage.

●        Studio Designer

●        Asana

●        Canva

●        Chat GPT, Midjourney and other emerging AI

Other software knowledge encouraged but not required

●        2020

●        Chief Architect/Archicad

●        SketchUp

●        Photoshop

Below is a list of roles and responsibilities:

●        Assist in new project surveys, drafting floorplans and elevations in AutoCAD under direction of the Principal

●        Assist the Principal designer with building digital and physical presentations, ordering and organizing samples, sourcing imagery

●        Communication with vendors for pricing/lead times

●        Source hardware, accessories, furniture and other items

●        Assembling client proposals, purchase orders and other administrative paperwork in Studio Designer software

●        Project management, placing orders, tracking and scheduling

●        Facilitate regular communication with vendors and trades

●        Create paint, lighting, hardware and other such schedules for construction documentation

●        Manage and take ownership of customer service matters

●        Assist with jobsite photoshoots, installs and other deliveries and oversee trade work

●        Attend client meetings to observe and assist in follow-up

●        Maintaining the office sample library

Hourly pay, commensurate with experience.

Workweek schedule is Monday through Friday 9am - 5pm, with some flexibility.

Job Type:

Full-time, Part-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

●        Norwalk, CT 06850: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

●        Interior design: 1-2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person with some remote flexibility after a probationary period.