Assistant Designer – Interiors

The Wiseman Group is a full service high-end interior design and architecture firm with an emphasis in residential spaces. We understand the holistic interplay of interior design and architecture. Our focus is to create harmonious environments and experiences in support of our client’s lives while bringing a consciousness of how people live, work, play, and use spaces. 

Overall Firm Role

• Work collaboratively with others on your projects at all levels of the organization
• Balance project responsibilities with opportunities to contribute to the firm culture beyond project work by participating in weekly company calls and offering suggestions for potential growth or change
• Build relationships across the firm and maintain these emerging relationships

Project Specific Role

• Manage 2-3 projects simultaneously with an eye for detail
• FF&E sourcing, quoting, purchasing, and expediting using Design Manager software
• Prepare for design time meetings with team (both internal and external), client meetings, and ongoing internal design activities and discussions
• Interface with vendors via phone calls, emails, and shop visits to coordinate production and completion of orders
• Review project plans and understand project scope, completion schedules and other related documents
• Assist in tracking project activities by maintaining and updating project files, schedules and other documents, purchase orders and project materials in an organized, accurate and accessible manner
• Create and update furniture plans in AutoCAD and assist with the design process and development
• Work with team and vendors to coordinate deliveries, storage and orchestrate installations
• Ability to resolve project problems and respond appropriately to vendor concerns with tact and efficiency

Qualifications

• 4-yr Design or related degree preferred
• 1-4 yrs experience
• Proficiency with documentation programs: Design Manager, Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, Microsoft 365
• Proficiency with graphics and visualization programs: AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign), and Google SketchUp
• Interest in continuing education, ie. ICAA lectures and classes, Extension programs, Vendor events
• Familiarity with furniture standards for plan layout and custom furniture design

Benefits

• Benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401K
• Flexible Schedule
• Hybrid work approach
• PTO and sick leave
• Support for professional development

The Wiseman Group Interior Design, Inc.