Interior Design Project Coordinator - Austin, United States - Urbane Design

Description

Job Title
:
Interior Design
Project
Coordinator

Job Status:
Regular, Full Time Hourly


Location:
North Central Austin

Expected Hours: 40 hours per week


Reports To:
Principal, Jessica Love


Overview:

As an established interior design firm servicing Austin, Texas and surrounding areas, our solid reputation was built one project at a time by carefully listening to clients' needs, working within their budget, timeframe and creating a breathtaking home that reflects their lifestyle.

We work with our clients to design a look catered to their unique needs and wants, as well as enhance the overall function and impact of a space.

From concept to completion, we are design innovators offering project management, full project coordination and quality assurance. We focus on the project specifics, making the design process fun and stress free.

Whether the budget is modest or lavish, we approach each project the same; with honesty, integrity, and strong personal work ethics, as well as following the code of ethics set forth by ASID (American Society of Interior Designers).

Responsibilities:

• Able to conduct client meetings and contractor site meetings
• Establish and maintain relationships with Urbane Design staff, clients, general contractors, subcontractors, etc.
• Conducts initial consultations on own and can discern if potential client will be a fitting project for us to take on; works to recruit new potential clients
• Develop optimal design solutions for each project that meets the client's needs and represents Urbane Design's standard quality of design
• Responsible for creating, planning and coordinating a variety of interior design projects, from small to large
• Record construction documents and specifications effectively and in accordance with established design standards, as well as those set forth by official governing agencies
• Prepare preliminary construction and FF&E estimates, bid requests and proposals
• Interior conceptualization and design for various single family residential projects
• Plan layouts in AutoCAD, hand sketching and renderings
• Manage all aspects associated with projects including client files and specifications, proposals, exhibits, design agreements, project budget, purchasing and profitability
• Responsible for concept boardsand design specification research
• Prepare for project photoshoots, stage as needed, direct photographer and maintain Urbane Design photo library and portfolio
• Promote Urbane Design's reputation through good client relations
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned

Essential Job Characteristics:

• Professionalism: The way you present yourself directly impacts the clients' perception of our work. Speaking, acting and dressing appropriately are all parts of the client experience and should reflect the high quality of the designs we create.
• Confidentiality: An important part of creating meaningful designs is understanding the client. In this role, you will be privy to not only client data, but private details about the clients' life. Protecting this information like it is our own is imperative.
• Creativity: Urbane Design is growing and during this process, creativity is important not just in the design aspect of the job, but by finding outsidethebox solutions to improve the functionality of the business
• Communication: Effective communication skills are imperative; able to clearly present information through speaking and writing, ability to read and interpret complex information and listen well.
• Collaboration: Collaboration is a key skill for designers and a critical component for healthy functioning, productive teams. Urbane Design prizes the collaborative mindset as a way to connect with clients, unite employees and gain new insights.
• Attention to Detail: Each client should feel like they are a priority client; ensuring that each and every detail is anticipated and carried out to our high standards of quality is critical to the success of our business.
• Leadership Skills: Able to assume a role of authority, as necessary; sets an example for coworkers and delegates responsibility when appropriate. Ability to assess situations and make timely decisions in the best interest of the client.
• Time Management: The Interior Design Project Coordinator will wear many hats and be able to successfully juggle competing priorities. Maintaining attention to detail will require you to be very organized and manage your time appropriately.
• Entrepreneurial: Urbane Design is reaching for the stars and we can't get there without you In this position, your help will be what helps us continue to thrive.
• Self-Motivated: This position requires selfmotivation and a strong attention to detail. It is of utmost importance that work be completed in a timely manner and with a quality consistent with our reputation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Interior Design or Architecture
• 57 years of Project