Lead Interior Designer

Qualifications
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience with a proven track record in interior design and specifying and procuring furniture and finishes
Drawing skills and proficiency with design tools such as AutoCAD or Sketchup
Proficiency with project management tools such as Bluebeam, Excel or Microsoft Project
Responsibilities
Saroki Architecture is seeking an Interior Design Lead to lead all aspects of interior design and FF&E projects, including budgeting, planning & design, scheduling, vendor management, procurement, cost estimating and negotiations, communication, records management, invoice processing and project close-out
Design Management:
Manage design development for projects coordinating internal and external resources
Create or oversee the production of design drawings to ensure all relevant information is included
Coordinate presentations or updates to keep the extended team informed throughout the design process
Monitor and document critical design decisions to ensure they are consistent with project goals and delivered in a timely manner
Team and Vendor Oversight & Leadership:
Serve as a member of the firm's leadership team, participating in quarterly strategy and planning sessions
Collaborate with suppliers, partners, design consultants and internal colleagues to leverage the best possible design solutions with consistent high quality
Design Execution:
Manage installation for all design projects, including but not limited managing vendors and delivery of FF&E supplies
Provide on-site support during and after set up and installation process while conducting follow up to ensure adherence to the highest quality standards and best business practices
Job description
Job Title

Saroki Architecture is seeking an Interior Design Lead to lead all aspects of interior design and FF&E projects, including budgeting, planning & design, scheduling, vendor management, procurement, cost estimating and negotiations, communication, records management, invoice processing and project close-out.
Key Responsibilities
• Design Management:
• Manage design development for projects coordinating internal and external resources
• Create or oversee the production of design drawings to ensure all relevant information is included
• Coordinate presentations or updates to keep the extended team informed throughout the design process
• Monitor and document critical design decisions to ensure they are consistent with project goals and delivered in a timely manner
• Team and Vendor Oversight & Leadership:
• Serve as a member of the firm's leadership team, participating in quarterly strategy and planning sessions
• Collaborate with suppliers, partners, design consultants and internal colleagues to leverage the best possible design solutions with consistent high quality
• Design Execution:
• Manage installation for all design projects, including but not limited managing vendors and delivery of FF&E supplies
• Provide on-site support during and after set up and installation process while conducting follow up to ensure adherence to the highest quality standards and best business practices.

Requirements
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience with a proven track record in interior design and specifying and procuring furniture and finishes
• Drawing skills and proficiency with design tools such as AutoCAD or Sketchup
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Bluebeam, Excel or Microsoft Project