Status:    Full time, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. with occasional overtime
Travel: Local travel required

Chad Dorsey Design creates refined interiors that balance tailored style with the spirit of modern living.  Every space is characterized by a fluid relationship to the architecture where proportion, light, and scale are as essential as taste and lifestyle resulting in an aesthetic best described as “relaxed luxury”. Chad Dorsey Design is based in Dallas and Los Angeles with projects nation-wide. Being proactive and focused on providing unparalleled service to clients is critical to our success. 

Job Description

Senior Designers (6+ years of experience) should be client-focused and experienced in all aspects of the design process. The successful candidate should be able to integrate creativity with a business mindset and focus on a high-touch client experience. Senior Designers must be proactive problem-solvers who can work well independently, and on a team, while facing tight deadlines. 

•    Client Relationships
o    Own the Client relationship
o    Ensure prompt (within 24 hours) communications and replies to Clients
o    Ability to plan, establish and meet deadlines with Clients
o    Immediately escalate Client concerns to the principal

•    Design
o    Formulate design presentations, preliminary space plans and 2D or 3D design concept studies and sketches 
o    Create floor plans, elevations, details, reflected ceiling plans, furniture plans, shop drawings, materials, and finish schedules 
o    Ability to field measure and document existing building conditions 
o    Prepare specifications and schedules with accurate product information for furniture, plumbing, appliances, lighting and finishes 
o    Design furniture layouts and select furniture, fabric, etc. for principal and Client approval

•    Sourcing
o    Understanding and knowledge of leading high-end architectural materials, furniture, fixtures, accessory and fabric dealers
o    Ability to manage vendor conversations and negotiations
o    Provide specifications to Project Managers for purchasing and billing to Clients

•    Installation
o    Manage, track, and install furnishings for several projects with overlapping deadlines 
o    Site visits as needed and management of on-site builders or trades
o    Ensure the quality of all facets of the installed project
o    Independently problem solve as needed, keep the principal and project team informed

Qualifications

•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Experience running multiple client-facing projects (6+ years)
•    Attention to detail/accuracy 
•    MS Office Suite proficiency 
•    AutoCAD proficiency required (Revit and SketchUp a plus)
•    Strong organizational skills are essential
•    Must be proactive
•    Architecture, design or construction company experience preferred (6+ years)
•    Experience with Studio Designer software is a plus

How to Apply

Email a resume and portfolio (if available) to the contact email addresses. 

Contact

Paul Echart
Chad Dorsey Design
(469) 616-7299
paul@chaddorseydesign.com
http://www.chaddorseydesign.com/