ASSOCIATE DESIGNER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Delphinium Design provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Overview

Delphinium Design is seeking a qualified and experienced part-time Associate Designer to support the CEO and Principal Designer, Jena Bula. 

This position is part time and not to exceed 25 hours a week. This position is located in Charlotte, NC. Weekly hours and schedule may vary depending on Delphinium Design’s work load. This job description accurately represents the current primary duties of the Associate Designer position, but will be adapted as necessary to meet the needs of the business. 

Key Roles & Responsibilities

CLIENT & VENDOR RELATIONSHIPS

  • Track new client inquiries and proactively seek new design clients and opportunities

  • Manage and schedule client meetings, vendor appointments, etc. and keep team calendar & Asana updated at all times

  • Respond to customer service inquiries and issues

  • Provide weekly written status and progress reports

  • Manage correspondence between vendors and clients

PROJECT DESIGN & MANAGEMENT

  • Take measurements, notes, and photos during consultations and meetings then compile into executive summaries

  • Create design boards, design books, and CAD drawings utilizing SketchUp Pro

  • Source products and materials, place orders, track shipping and delivery times, and inspect items upon delivery for defects or damages

  • Request and receive product quotes, create purchase orders, document receipts in Ivy

  • Schedule deliveries and installations

  • Supervise and manage on- and off-site project details, timeline, and budget from start to finish

  • Assist in managing client projects by occasionally running point during meetings, presentations, and all BTS organization including managing budget

MARKETING

  • Develop a comprehensive email list and new marketing strategies to grow and expand the business

  • Bring in a minimum of one new $13K+ design project from personal network annually

  • Source accessories for and assist with project installations and photoshoots. *May include moving furniture and unboxing items

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Aid in development of an Employee Handbook outlining Delphinium Design’s policies, processes, and procedures

  • Miscellaneous errands such as picking up/returning samples, purchasing accessories, organizing samples, clean up after photoshoots, etc.

  • Attend High Point Market in the Fall and Spring

  • A can-do attitude, positive person to be around, and team-oriented a must!

  • Extremely communicative and responsive

  • Passionate about interior design and building client relationships

  • Confident and humble when speaking with clients

  • Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm, collected, and professional manner

  • Interior Design degree not required but 3-5 years of relevant work experience in the interior design or similar industry a must

  • Proficient in Sketchup and able to provide examples of work

  • Travel for client consultations, meetings, and installations in and around the Charlotte area.

  • Occasional travel outside of Charlotte and reliable source of transportation required.

  • Will need to provide own reliable laptop computer

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • Ability to contribute and collaborate in a creative environment

  • Meticulously organized, efficient, and detail-oriented

  • Excellent written and verbal communication

  • Excellent problem-solving skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

  • Knowledge of Houzz Pro/Ivy, Photoshop and Canva a plus

Qualifications

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