Job Description

About the job

The FF+E Residential Interior Designer is to assist the Principal, Partner, and the Project Design Team on interior projects from the Pre-Schematic Phase through Design Development, Purchasing, and Installation. Candidates must have an exceptional eye for high-end design and demonstrate their ability to adapt to various design styles and delivery methods. Candidates must possess a passion for design and an abundance of creativity to create visually stunning palettes and presentations for clients.

Job Responsibilities:

• Report to the Principal, Partner, and Senior Designers on multiple projects.
• Participate in initial client interviews, preliminary project research, and sourcing concept imagery.
• Manage, support, and assist with design tasks, including programming, space planning, concept development, design development, furniture design, custom furniture drawings, procurement, and installation.
• Source interior finishes, high-end fabric, furniture, and decorative fixtures to prepare unique and compelling InDesign architectural and furniture concept presentations.
• Collaborate with the Principal and Partner to develop interior finish and fabric palettes and furniture selections that accurately reflect the aesthetic of Annette English + Associates.
• Support the design team in construction documentation, project management, procurement, and installation.
• Prepare, coordinate, and maintain interior drawings and material specifications with architects and contractors as needed for construction. This includes preparing finish schedules, window treatment schedules, and digital material boards.
• Review strike-offs for interior finish materials and shop drawings for cabinetry, stone, shower enclosures, doors, and windows.
• Prepare, develop, and maintain furniture budgets.
• Obtain quotes and prepare furniture, lighting, accessories, and artwork specifications.
• Coordinate with the purchasing department for client proposal submittals and order expediting.
• Assist in creating and maintaining organized project files, schedules, budgets, and specifications.
• Communicate and collaborate with clients, vendors, general contractors, sub-contractors, consultants, furniture dealers, product representatives, and fabricators throughout the project to meet overall project objectives.
• Maintain quality control throughout a project’s completion. This includes finished construction, furniture construction, contractor punch lists, and follow-through.
• Manage vendors through all stages of the quote process, bidding, project management, and installation.
• Supervise vendors on-site. Visit vendors' shops to see furniture during construction. Pay attention to detail regarding vendor quality.
• Collaborate with the Principal, Partner, and Senior Designers on installations and photo shoots.
• Maintain client confidence and good relations.
• Create, delegate, and oversee project tasks and their completion using Asana.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in interior design or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of interior design experience with a concentration in High-end Residential Design
• Strong background in FF+E
• Comfortable taking on design tasks on their own and/or with direction from either the Principal or Partner
• Ability to prepare and coordinate construction documents in AutoCAD
• Strong communication, organization, and graphic presentation skills
• Ability to develop, communicate, and present design concepts to their team and clients
• Experience with high-end furniture selections and procurement
• Knowledge of a variety of design styles and high-end furniture & lighting sources
• Express a desire to source new products and develop innovative design solutions
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to work on multiple projects at various stages of development at the same time
• Proficiency with the following programs is required: AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Design Manager, InDesign
• Not required, but a plus: Asana, Bluebeam Revu, Sketchup, Microsoft Suite, LEED accreditation, NCDIQ accreditation, Hospitality interior design experience

Key Traits

• Willing and able to work within a small team
• Adaptable, committed, and ready to problem solve
• Communicates clearly and concisely
• Empathetic to the client’s needs and expectations
• Excellent organization and time management
• Attention to detail

If you would like to join a dynamic, energized, innovative and collaborative environment, where your ideas will be heard and your skills challenged, send your cover letter and resume as one file (Adobe PDF preferred but Word is acceptable) to [email protected] with “AEA – FF+E Interior Designer - Your name” in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

Please include work samples along with your resume and cover letter. Candidates who do not provide work samples AND do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered.

The salary listed is commensurate with experience. Health and dental benefits are available upon hire, and a 401k is available after one year of employment. PTO is accrued, and sick leave is a lump sum.

For exempt employees of AE+A:

Mon-Thu 9-hour shift

Fri 4-hour shift

40 hours/week. 1 hour lunch break.

$95k-$115k

About this company

Named one of LA’s top Design Firms by The Franklin Report and a “National Tastemaker” by Luxe Interiors + Design, Annette English + Associates is celebrated for the bold, original, and immaculately appointed residential interiors they create for discerning clientele.

The firm has enjoyed a sterling 25+ year reputation as the go-to design house for the business world and Hollywood elite. Known for creating elegant, comfortable designs that expertly channel their clients’ desires, their achievements can be seen in a variety of homes and businesses, from those of film and music stars to high-ranking CEOs to political and cultural leaders—all of whom luxuriate in their innate ability to manage every aspect of even intensely complex projects.

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