Blackband Design is a full-service, internationally awarded interior design firm. For nearly 20 years, Blackband Design has brought a fresh, sophisticated, and unpretentious style to homes across the United States while offering a personalized approach to every client. Our team of talented and down-to-earth designers executes creativity across all architectural styles, works collaboratively in our Costa Mesa design studio and finds fun in the fast-paced environment.
We are looking for someone with bold, brilliant ideas, who is passionate about design, a self-starter with initiative, a problem solver and is detail oriented. Please see details for the two positions below.
BASED IN ORANGE COUNTY, CA
INTERIOR DESIGNER (RESIDENTIAL)
EXPERIENCE AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- 5 to 7 years design experience.
- New construction and renovation experience is a must!
- Please do not apply for this position if you do not have new construction and renovation experience. Please identify in your cover letter your construction and renovation experience.
- Capability to lead a team, leadership experience is critical.
- Working directly with clients.
- Develop proposals and budgets.
- Conduct client presentations.
- Work on projects from concept to completion, including new build material specification.
- Must be able to space plan all aspects of renovation. AutoCAD is a must.
- PowerPoint skills are a must.
- Able to make furniture and fabric selections.
- Work with architects, contractors, suppliers and sub-contractors. Bidding through construction.
- Able to make FF&E suggestions.
- Creating product tear sheets.
- Working on installations and must be able to accessorize.
- Window treatment experience is a plus.
- Allied member of ASID.
SALARY : Dependent on experience
AVAILABILITY : Immediate availability preferred.
HOURS : 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 9:00 to 5:30.
JOB TYPE : Full-time
JUNIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER (RESIDENTIAL)
“MUST HAVES” EXPERIENCE + SKILLS:
- 2 to 4 years interior design experience.
- Interior design school certification.
- AutoCAD and space planning experience.
- Photoshop and PowerPoint.
- Strong understanding of the design process.
- New build and renovation experience.
- Ability to read and comprehend construction documents and architectural drawings.
- Review and edit shop drawings and construction documents.
- Able to make FF&E suggestions.
- Window treatment experience is helpful.
- Allied member of ASID preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Working in the design studio.
- Assisting designers and design projects.
- Developing proposals and budgets.
- Assisting with presentations.
- Working directly with clients.
- Material specification.
- Working on projects from beginning to end.
- Selecting furniture, fabric, and lighting.
- Working with suppliers and fabric reps.
- Creating product tear sheets.
- Working on in-home installations.
- Running errands.
Salary: Dependent on experience.
Availability: Immediate availability preferred.
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 9:00 to 5:30.
To Apply : Please send your resume and cover letter to joinourteam@blackbanddesign.com with the subject “Junior Interior Designer Application” Please include any relevant work in your email – a link to your portfolio, website or blog, Instagram, Pinterest, or anything that makes you stand out.
Job Type: Full-time
