Job Description:
Coordinates and communicates effectively and appropriately with project stakeholders including other project team members, clients, vendors, building management, consultants, contractors and sub-contractors to convey project information in a timely and accurate manner.
Deliverables:
- Prepares, develops and produces project drawings in tandem with the Senior Designer and/or Project Manager; project drawings include furniture plans, custom furniture drawings, elevations and millwork, lighting plans and custom decorative finish drawings using CAD.
- Prepares, develops and produces project documentation in tandem with the Senior Designer and/or Project Manager; project documentation includes room schemes, room sheets and schedules (including paint, lighting, hardware, window treatment, electrical plate / switch plate, plumbing and tile schedules). Updates documentation throughout project life cycle.
- Accurately and efficiently produces client proposals and vendor purchase orders using Studio Designer software.
- Places final orders on behalf of client and expedites long-lead items to ensure timely delivery.
- Requests samples, places holds and reserves, and requests estimates from trades and vendors.
- Arranges, coordinates and accepts deliveries and shipping for decorative items. Inspects items upon receipt and arranges remediation if required.
- Coordinate deliveries to project sites and warehouse storage facility.
- Labels and maintains fabric and material samples pertaining to a project; assists in organizing the sample library.
- Maintains digital project files in accordance with studio standards.
- Attends, participates and contributes to meetings – whether internal or with clients, contractors, sub-contractors or vendors – by preparing agendas, taking meeting notes and preparing meeting minutes.
- Shops in person with client as required.
- Attend site visits and installation as needed.
Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate possesses a high taste level and has knowledge of high-end market. Follows and speaks to current industry trends on space, function, decorative lighting, fabrics, furniture and equipment, etc.
- Practices exceptional time management skills and handles multiple project deadlines.
- Makes decisions and communicates clearly in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly presentable, intelligent, confident and discreet with an outgoing, upbeat and confident demeanor.
- Goal and detail-oriented with exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Proficient in the use of Studio Designer, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office and hand-sketching.
- Possess foundational knowledge of interior design principles/practices.
- A bachelor’s degree in interior design.
- At least 1 year of work experience with Interior Design and/or Architectural Firms.
- Travel is required.
Studio McGrath, a high-end interior design firm in New York City. Guided by years of experience in residential design, founders Suzanne and Lauren McGrath are known for designing homes that are rich in classic interior details that reference the past while embracing the lifestyles of today. The studio takes a holistic approach to each project with a particular focus on architectural detailing and technical design, in addition to the interior decoration. They work hand in hand with the best artisans and craftsmen to ensure that every project results in a bespoke environment that reflects the needs and desires of their clients. Since establishing their studio in 2010, Suzanne and Lauren are still hands on during every step of the design process with each partner bringing their unique perspective to every decision.
