Junior Designer Job at Art & Design Partners, LLC in Washington DC

High-end residential interior design firm is seeking a junior interior designer/design assistant. Responsibilities include: • Assisting design managers and providing administrative support to office and principals • Coordinate needs of client, designers and professional trades • Conduct research for the project team • Assist in space planning, programming, and conceptual design activities • Research and/ or specify materials, finishes, furniture, lighting and flooring • Assist with furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E). • Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators • Conduct field surveys • Use feedback from other designers to improve • Collaborate with team member(s) on projects • Be hands-on with all aspects of day-to-day tasks • Must possess strong organizational skills and an attention to detail • Ability to self manage, multi task and handle numerous projects at once • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Ability to interface professionally and collaborate with peers and a demanding clientele • Passion for creating beautiful, functional interiors • Own transportation is required Qualifications: • Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, related design field or have 1+ years experience in a design position. • Experience with design and graphics editing tools (e.g. Sketch up, Photoshop, REVIT, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.) is a plus. • Knowledge of CAD a plus. • Experience with Studio Designer a plus. • Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications is preferred. • Experience with conducting field surveys is preferred. • Space Planning knowledge and familiarity with building codes is a plus. • Must live within 30 minutes of Washington DC area Keys to Success: • Reliable and credible • Time management is essential • Multitasker capable of working on multiple projects in different phases in a fast paced environment • Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities are required • Superb organization skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Candidate shall be thorough and deliver high quality results on time • Candidate must be resourceful, self-sufficient, and self-motivated • Focused and detail oriented • A+ candidates will also be collaborative, team players, and be willing to get the job done • Candidate should also be able to work under pressure in fast-paced situations with tight deadlines Salary range : Commensurate with experience