Designer; Intermediate Level

Mead Quin, Inc. DESIGNER (Intermediate Level) Emeryville, CA
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Working with the Senior Designer and Design Team, the Designer is a key creative contributor to all phases of high-end, residential interior design from initial design concept to installation. This position requires a strong knowledge of design, interior architecture, showrooms, drafting, space planning, and custom furniture design. This is a non-exempt position requiring critical thinking and independent judgment in the course of daily interactions with peers, clients, and vendors.

Mead Quin is a high-end residential design firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, known for a signature aesthetic of refined minimalism and calming, human-centered interiors that prioritize wellness and a connection to nature. Founded in 2013 by Principal Designer Mead Quin, our studio operates on a philosophy of "beauty simplified," collaboration, and high standards.

We are a fast-paced, mentorship-driven environment that values open dialogue, professional growth, and an acute attention to detail.

• Working with the Senior Designer and Design Team, the (Intermediate Level) Designer is a key creative contributor to all phases of high-end, residential interior design from initial design concept to installation.
• Maintain and participate in recurring design times with senior designer to continually drive their assigned projects forward
• Work with the Design Director and Senior Designer, providing input regarding scope, scheduling, and budget requirements of each project
• Prepare meeting notes for Senior Designers review
• Monitor project parameters with input from Senior staff as to budget and schedule
• Prepare floor, space, and furniture plans and elevations in AutoCAD, and produce hand drawings or computer renderings that communicate design intent
• Prepare and maintain interior design plan documents such as finish schedules, specifications, product/room matrices, schedules, and shop drawings
• Source furniture, fabrics, fixtures, and finishes in line with client needs and the Principal’s design vision and project budget
• Effectively communicate design vision and aesthetic to junior staff members. Working with Senior Designer, delegate tasks and oversee design team progress to meet project schedules
• Oversee process of gathering quotes. Prepare proposals and review for technical and financial accuracy. Prepare proposal packages for submission to clients
• Work with the Junior Designer in the tracking and coordination of all reserves, CFA’s, lead times, inspections, deliveries, and installations. Ensure review of CFA’s and merchandise inspection for approval with vendor and client
• As needed, represent MQ at meetings with clients, architects, contractors, and vendors, and organize and attend installations. Relay relevant information to Design Team
• Develop long-term relationships with clients, design showrooms and vendors

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years Interior Design experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite Excellent presentation skills, including space planning and drawing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines simultaneously
• Task Focused:
  Delivers outstanding service to clients and vendors that meets and exceeds expectations
• Ethics and Integrity:
  Adheres to MQ values, beliefs and principles of innovation and excellence in design
• Composure:
  Remains calm, maintains perspective and responds in a professional manner when faced with difficult situations
• Personal Learning:
  Takes personal responsibility for continuing education Flexible:
  Able to
• successfully navigate uncertainty and changing priorities Decisive:
  Makes timely and quality decisions based on analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment
• Relational:
  Builds effective relationships with all; inside and out of MQ
• Result Oriented:
  Gets results and achieves goals