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Interior Designer

Cummings Architects
4 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Ipswich, MA, United States
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Key Responsibilities 1. Design & Concept Development Collaborate under the direction of the Principal to develop high-level creative concepts, design directions, and spatial strategies for residential or commercial projects. Produce and oversee floor plans, interior elevations, detailed millwork/joinery drawings, and technical documentation. Curate and source furniture, fabrics, light fixtures, architectural finishes, materials, and accessories aligned with the Principal’s aesthetic and project budgets. Prepare and polish client-facing design presentations, physical mood boards, material palettes, and 3D/digital renderings. 2. Project & Client Management Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, architects, and external consultants alongside or in place of the Principal. Manage project timelines, schedules, action lists, and milestone deliverables to ensure dead-lines are met. Oversee site measurements, installations, contractor coordination, punch lists, and site visits. 3. Procurement, FF&E, & Budget Tracking Coordinate Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) procurement workflows, including purchase orders, vendor communications, trade account management, and tracking shipments. Monitor project budgets, flag cost overruns, and assist with fee tracking or billing reconciliations. Oversee workroom orders, local deliveries, white-glove installations, and returns/claims resolution. 4. Leadership & Studio Support Delegate tasks to and mentor junior or intermediate designers, reviewing their drawing packages and specifications for quality control (QA/QC). Help the Principal streamline studio workflows, organize the library of vendor samples/materials, and build scalable internal systems. Required Qualifications & Skills Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture Experience: Typically 5 to 8+ years of professional interior design experience, with a strong portfolio showcasing high-end residential or commercial project delivery. Technical Software Proficiency: Drafting & Modeling: Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or Chief Architect Rendering & Visualization: Enscape, V-Ray, or similar tools Graphic & Office Suite: Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Excel, and Google Workspace. Soft Skills: Exceptional aesthetic intuition, strong verbal and written communication, acute attention to detail, calm problem-solving on job sites, and the ability to adapt to a Principal's personal design language. Pay is commensurate with experience. Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Work Location: In person

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