Senior Interior Designer​/Project Manager

Senior Interior Designer / Project Manager

CONNECTICUT (IN-PERSON)

One of the nation’s leading Planning, Architecture, and Interior Design firms is searching for an Interior Designer with 7-10 years of experience to join our Connecticut-based team, C 2 Limited Design Associates.

Working with the Principals, the Senior Designer is a creative visionary to oversee all phases of high-end, hospitality/residential interior design from initial design concept to installation. This position requires an in-depth knowledge of design, showrooms, drafting and space planning, and custom furniture design. The Senior Designer oversees a design team and is responsible for delegating work and tasks accordingly.

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture with work experience in interior design or sales of interior furnishings.
• Minimum 7‑10 years’ experience working in a residential interior design firm.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extremely detail-oriented and organized.
• Experience managing a team and effective delegation of responsibilities to meet project needs and deadlines.
• Experience managing multiple projects with specified budgets and timelines.
• Experience and comfort working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interact with peers, management, and other staff in a professional manner.
• Must display a history of successful interior design implementations and a refined sense of style.
• Initiative to follow through and solve problems creatively.
• Valid driver’s license and transportation.
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office. Proficiency in Studio Designer or Revit seen as a plus, but not required.

• Manage all company-offered services including space planning, schematic design, design development, and furniture and finish selection.
• Represent firm at meetings with clients, architects, contractors, and vendors. Relay relevant information to the principal and delegate tasks to staff.
• Effectively communicate design vision and aesthetic to junior staff members. Break down and delegate tasks; oversee design team progress and timelines.
• Create and maintain budgets for each project.
• Evaluate and make recommendations regarding scope, feasibility, staffing, scheduling and budget requirements of each project.
• Oversee integration of design services and furniture specifications to assure each project is viewed in total.
• Verify proposals created by the design team, and oversee timely sending and receipt of proposals, accounts payable, and accounts receivable for potential and ongoing projects.
• Oversee installation timelines and attend installations.
• Oversee/manage issues with contractors, vendors and clients. Identify and document problems/conflicts and determine solutions.
• Maintain continual communication with the principal regarding project timelines and orders, including the progress of custom orders, timing for fabric selections, workroom inspections, and other project-related information.
• Develop long-term relationships with clients, design showrooms and vendors through frequent communication and status updates.
• Build essential knowledge of custom furniture and carpet designs with principals.

C 2 Limited Design Associates, a Studio of Chambers, offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience, as well as a generous benefits package and a welcoming environment that encourages and supports professional development.

Founded in 1988, C 2 Limited Design Associates is an award-winning boutique hospitality design practice led by founding partners and co-creative directors Craig J. Smith and Christina H. Romann. Smith & Romann have created a signature niche in the worlds of luxury hotel, resort and exclusive private club design with their bespoke approach to design uniquely tailored to each client and their story.