Job Description

Carrie Moore Interior Design is looking for an experienced and creative Interior Designer to join the Durham, NC studio. The ideal candidate combines artistic vision with a strong understanding of design principles. They are also detail-oriented, a strong communicator, collaborative, and tech-savvy.

Carrie Moore Interior Design is a growing full-service studio based in Durham and Asheville, NC. We serve residential and commercial clients with a bias for nature-inspired, warm modern environments that affect people in an intentional, positive way. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work directly with clients on projects including new construction, renovations, and furnishings.
• Manage interior design projects including assisting in managing client expectations, team communication, and vendor coordination.
• Collaborate with a team and work independently on design projects, including programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, and implementation.
• Develop documents, including estimates, timelines, budgets, design programs, client presentations, specifications spreadsheets, design drawings and construction drawings.
• Produce 2D drawings including floor plans, elevations, details, reflected ceiling plans, millwork design and furniture layouts in Sketchup and/or CAD. 
• Produce 3D models in Sketchup and/or CAD to convey designs.
• Assemble construction drawing sets using Sketchup Layout and/or CAD.
• Source furniture, fabrics, equipment, lighting, building materials, etc.
• Assemble schedules for projects, including, but not limited to: materials (flooring, tile, millwork, countertops, paint, etc.), plumbing and bath accessories, lighting and electrical, and appliances.
• Provide project team coordination for the finished plans, specifications, and material selections required for construction.
• Work with consultants, contractors, and fabricators to meet overall project objectives.
• Oversee installations/deliveries at project sites.
• Resolve complex technical and design issues.
• Some travel required. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Interior design degree required.
• NCIDQ-certified, or on track to obtain, a plus.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a full-time interior designer position; 5+ years preferred.
• Proficient in design software - SketchUp, SketchUp Layout, and AutoCAD preferred.
• Flexibility to focus on a single client with a variety of project types or multiple projects in various stages of development.
• Self-motivated and self-directed to be able to work independently as necessary.
• Ability to write clearly and articulately with detailed attention to spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly.
• Strong knowledge of the design process, including development of drawings and material and furniture selections and specifications.
• Working knowledge of the architectural, landscape architectural, and building process -- understanding the role of interior design in this journey.
• Understanding of codes affecting the design and documentation of their products.
• Excellent client relations skills.
• Project management skills (planning, organization, timelines, quoting, procuring, communicating, and implementation).
• Familiarity with basic green building, healthy and sustainability principles, and nature-inspired design (biophilic).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship management skills.
• Outstanding graphic and in-person presentation skills.

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