Job Description
Contract part-time: 24 - 32 hours per week
Refresh Your Space is a design studio known for sophisticated interiors that elevate aesthetics and enhance daily life. With decades of combined experience in the design and remodel industries, co-founders Patty Hampton and Flynne Nathanson combine technical expertise with a trained eye to streamline the often overwhelming home renovation process for busy professionals and families.
Full Job Description We are seeking a contract junior designer to join Refresh Your Space, a boutique residential studio located in San Mateo.
We are seeking a candidate who has completed an interior design or interior architecture degree. We will consider candidates with degrees in other fields that bring experience in high end residential design. Must have 2 years of experience in interior design, or a related discipline such as high-end furniture, or luxury home retail. Experience with soft goods is a plus.
Must be comfortable taking initiative, be organized and detail oriented, and have strong AutoCad drafting skills. We offer a flexible hybrid schedule. Must be available to work part time in our San Mateo office, as well as visit Bay Area job sites as needed with your own transportation.
Duties Design duties:
Support the Principal Designer and associate Designers
Assist with walk throughs, client presentations, and project documentation
Assist with schematic design, design development, and project management
Create proposals, purchase orders, invoices
Draft floor plans, space plans, elevations, and furniture layouts
Source products such as plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures, finishes, and soft goods
Vendor Coordination Duties Interface with vendors and contractors to align with the project scope of work
Maintain relationships with vendors to request quotes, ensure all details and documents are updated prior to finalizing orders
Check and update product order status, quality check shipments, and coordinate deliveries to job sites
Provide on-site support during deliveries and installations, ensuring proper placement per the design plan
Project Management Duties Errands and visits to job sites as needed
Coordinating punch list and verifying everything is complete and the client is satisfied
Qualifications Professional in manner and appearance
Strong work ethic
Self-starter with good time management skills
Good attention to detail, and follow-through
Dependable, resourceful, and service oriented
Capable of multitasking, and handling several projects simultaneously
Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills
Able to work both independently, and as part of a team
Have your own laptop, and be proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Google Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Asana, and Houzz Pro would be a plus
- MUST HAVE CAR AND VALID DRIVERS LICENSE**
If you’re interested, please email us at hello@refresh-spaces.com
Job Tags
Contract work, Part time, For contractors, Work at office, Flexible hours,