Project Designer Job Wayne area,Pennsylvania USA,Design & Architecture

Job Summary

The Project Designer is responsible for leading multiple design projects and people/teams from concept to completion. They lead, motivate, manage, and coach the team to ensure that the design vision comes to life within Bluebell's aesthetic parameters, customer requirements, and time and budget specifications. The Project Designer defines project requirements, schedules, and budgets on all aspects of the project. They execute or lead/oversee every step in the process to achieve project goals and are responsible for ensuring the project is successfully completed on time and on budget.

They anticipate and overcome obstacles and challenges. They ensure the project is profitable per the firm's profit guidelines and goals.

Key Performance Indicators

Design Leadership:
Design deliverables are completed on time and executed in an efficient, effective, professional manner and in alignment with Bluebell's aesthetic, policies and procedures
Team Leadership:
Team performance is exceptional; team morale is high; the team achieves their individual goals per the firm's performance standards and Key Performance Indicators
Client Satisfaction:
Clients are highly satisfied with the design and service provided which leads to repeat business
Profitability:
Projects are profitable per Bluebell's profit guidelines and goals

Essential Job Functions & Key Tasks

Lead, execute, and manage profitable design projects but not limited to:

Communicate/collaborate with Creative Director on job concept and project goals
Conduct on-site client visits to assess the space-taking measurements, identifying plumbing locations, evaluating structural elements such as construction beams, and determining what is architecturally possible within the client's vision
Develop timeline in coordination with architects and contractors and determine target dates for deliverables; work with contractors to create a realistic schedule to ensure all parties share the same expectations
Prepare comprehensive client presentations featuring multiple design concepts and tiered budget scenarios
Coordinate with accounting for invoicing and ensure financial accuracy throughout the project lifecycle
Update client budgets and specifications throughout the project
Ensure materials and selections are within profit margin specifications
Provide exceptional customer service
Identify potential issues that may delay the project and take proactive steps to resolve them
Address issues that arise promptly and take initiative and ownership to create a solution
Ensure projects are on target, high quality, on time, and profitable

Manage design process from start to finish, including but not limited to:

Create design concepts in collaboration with the Creative Director
Specify cabinetry, countertops, appliances, accessories, etc. required for each project
Prepare accurate and professional proposals for approval
Ensure materials and selections are within profit margin specifications
Lead team to execute projects in a positive, professional, profitable manner
Lead, coach, train, and mentor design team in the successful execution of tasks
Oversee design work to ensure design intent is met and the Bluebell brand is maintained
Monitor ongoing progress of design team work and provide performance feedback and coaching; ensure team meets schedule and project specifications
Provide clear, proactive, direct, frequent communication and interface with team
Maintain open communication with interior designers, architects, and construction professionals throughout each project
Establish positive, professional client, contractor, and vendor relations
Lead client meetings and present content in a positive, professional manner
Provide clear, proactive, direct, frequent communication and interface with vendors, contractors, and clients
Provide weekly status updates
Inform Creative Director, Technical Designer, clients, and vendors of changes
Analyze and resolve complex technical, design, and installation issues
Trouble shoot and address problems in a pro‑active, professional manner
Travel to client homes, job sites, and off‑site selection showrooms as needed to support project execution

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