Jerrica Zaric Interior Design, a luxury interior design firm, is seeking a full-time Senior Designer with 5+ years of relevant work experience in high-end residential interiors for full-time employment. We are a small, fast-paced office in need of a self-starter who is organized, detail-oriented, and an effective communicator. Our primary territory is Milwaukee, Oconomowoc, Lake Geneva, and Chicago’s North Shore.

Candidates must have proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and must be able to work efficiently using our tried and true project management process in order to exceed our client’s expectations. Applicants should be highly organized & detail-oriented self-starters with strong communication skills in order to work well within a team setting — but also have enough experience and drive to work autonomously.

Job Duties Include But Are Not Limited To:

1. Attend or lead new client consultations to secure the project

2. Create design concepts

3. Lead the coordination and production of technical drawings which include Interior Design documentation sets, FF&E specifications, material schedules, and budgets

4. Create and maintain purchasing spreadsheets

5. Offer unsolicited feedback on how to improve systems and procedures when opportunities arise

6. Take the initiative to make positive change

7. Demonstrate leadership skills in assisting the team to produce quality projects

8. Work with consultants, furniture dealers, product representatives, and fabricators to meet overall project objectives

9. Respond to clients’ questions and concerns in a timely, informative manner

10. Manage projects – complete multiple site visits and manage sub-trades

Job Requirements

1. Bachelors or Masters degree in Interior Design or Architecture

2. Minimum of 5 years experience in Interior Design

3. High-end residential experience with custom furniture, fabrics, finishes and decorative items

4. Commercial and Hospitality experience is a plus

5. Strong design and presentation skill

6. Excellent verbal, written and client skills

7. Must be a team player as well as comfortable working independently

8. Ability to take initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines as well as delegate within the office

9. Extremely organized, proactive and diligent

10. Understanding of furniture, millwork, and cabinetry construction, detailing, and related shop drawing review process

11. Ability to develop and track budgets, purchase orders, etc

12. Proficiency in: Adobe Photoshop, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Knowledge of Gather or other specifying tools is a plus

13. An open-minded and creative innovator who welcomes education and learning opportunities

14. Trustworthy, goal-oriented, and able to set and manage expectations

15. A process-oriented troubleshooter who is comfortable in problem-solving

16. Occasional travel is required. Must have own vehicle.

Benefits

1. W2 salary position

2. Profit sharing

3. Employer 401K matching program

4. 3 weeks PTO

5. Flexibility to work from home or come to the office on days with no meetings

6. Support staff to assist you (Client Services, Jr Interior Designer, Drafter)

Send a copy of your resume and portfolio to hello@jz-id.com