We are seeking a Junior Interior Designer to provide direct support to our Senior Interior Designer and Interiors department. This role will assist with interior design projects from concept through documentation, take ownership of the day-to-day organization and management of the Interiors Materials Library, and provide support to our Product Resources Librarian as needed.

We are looking for someone who is organized, resourceful, proactive, and interested in both the creative and technical sides of interior design. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can manage ongoing responsibilities independently, anticipate needs, and identify and prioritize tasks without requiring daily direction. This position may be full-time or part-time depending on the candidate’s experience and availability.

Responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day design and project support to the Senior Interior Designer
Assist with sourcing furniture, fixtures, equipment, materials, finishes, and accessories based on project design direction
Research products and manufacturers and gather pricing, lead times, specifications, and other project information
Assist with furniture plans, finish plans, schedules, specifications, and other interior documentation in Revit
Assist with updating, editing, and maintaining client presentations, finish palettes, furniture presentations, product imagery, and other design materials in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop based on established design direction
Source, download, organize, and maintain Revit families and other digital product resources for project teams
Manage the day-to-day organization and upkeep of the Interiors Materials Library, keeping samples, binders, catalogs, and digital resources current, organized, and easily accessible
Help manage routine vendor correspondence and coordinate with manufacturer representatives regarding library updates, product presentation, and continuing education opportunities for the firm
Provide support to the Product Resources Librarian with product research, resources, and library related tasks as needed
Maintain organized project finish, furniture, and product information, both physically and digitally
Assist with preparation for client meetings, presentations, internal reviews, and installations
Request and track material samples, product literature, quotes, finish options, and other information from manufacturers and vendors, and follow up with representatives and vendors for outstanding project information

Qualifications:

Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
Working knowledge of Revit preferred
Proficiency or working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop strongly preferred
Familiarity with Enscape, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar design software a plus
Familiarity with or interest in sustainable design practices and materials
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Resourceful and able to independently research products, materials, and technical information
Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow tasks through to completion
Comfortable communicating professionally with manufacturers, vendors, and product representatives
Strong interest in furniture, materials, textiles, finishes, and interior design
Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to take ownership of assigned tasks, independently manage ongoing responsibilities and determine next steps, prioritize tasks, and follow through to completion with minimal supervision

The Company:

Centerbrook is a nationally recognized architecture firm and recipient of the prestigious AIA Firm Award. We work from our place in Centerbrook, Connecticut but our clients and projects are located across the country. Our community-oriented office strives to advance American place making and the craft of building. From the beginning, our work has spanned from urban design to small architectural details that make buildings memorable.

The firm’s nineteenth-century compound of mill buildings, a former wood boring bit factory, is both the firm’s home and its vital center of experimentation where many streams of influence enrich the design. An in-house theater hosts lectures and symposia on many topics, including how to make places distinct and how to perfect the craft of building.

A collaborative firm with an exceptional history of building, Centerbrook performs many other services such as project management, planning, interior design, sculpture, landscape and site design, industrial design, furniture and lighting design, fund raising, and graphic design.

Centerbrook Architects is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Centerbrook will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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