Interior Designer

We are seeking an Interior designer with experience in the Hospitality market. Candidate must understand architectural coordination and working with multi-disciplined teams including architects and MEP engineers, be passionate about design, talented and a hard worker that is fun to be around. Position involves working with the Principal and project team on development of design and presentations, AutoCAD Drafting and Construction Documentation, Material and FF&E Specifications, Schedules, and Administrative work as required on projects.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Principal to develop interior concepts based on Client vision, project parameters and established budget.
• Understand scale of space as it relates to the interior experience with consideration of space planning, materials, colors, ease of use, fit, cost, and practicality
• Develop design by maintaining project intent within budget, time and feasibility considerations
• Prepare detailed working drawings, designs, plans, presentations and budgets
• Develop FF&E aesthetic, FF&E budgets and produce Specifications
• Ability to communicate project development with Client and provide alternate design elements to meet Client expectations to obtain approval of design
• Understands design process and timelines for completion of work with high level of quality in relation to time and budget constraints
• Takes responsibility for work, taking notes, asking questions and checking work
• Develop, motivate and mentor others
• Takes initiative in professional development. Is aware of current design trends, reads professional publications, maintains personal networks, participates in professional organizations and educational opportunities

Skills/ Qualifications:

• This position requires a degree in Interior Design from an accredited school and 3+ years experience
• High level proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office and knowledge of Spexx
• Requires a strong team-oriented approach as well as ability to self-motivate and work independently
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast paced environment
• Excellent time management skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast paced environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional demeanor, able to interact with a wide range of people and personalities
• Reliable, consistent, honest, self-motivated, cheerful, independent and on-time

Hours/ Compensation:

This is a full-time position. We offer competitive salary and benefits including medical, life, STD, paid vacation and personal days and a great environment to work in.

Firm Description:

KBCO Design is an interior design firm based in Orlando, Florida. Our heart, soul, and expertise lies in creating beautiful and functional environments in the hospitality and commercial markets with select private residential projects. We’ve spent the last 14+ years approaching both large and small projects with a creative, driven, detail-obsessed fervor. From big picture strategy to finishing finesses, our team offers the expertise of a large firm with the personal attention of a boutique firm. Our approach and the foundation of our business has been in building strong relationships within our close KBCO team, with our outstanding client roster and forming collaborative partnerships with our respected project teams. We value honesty, professionalism, hard work and a job well done with a dose of fun along the way.

If this sounds like the perfect job for you, please email your cover letter with resume, portfolio sample (5 MB max) and salary requirements to [email protected] with the following subject heading: INTERIOR DESIGN POSITION- YOUR NAME (in all caps please)