CAREERS

CAREERS

We’re designers who truly follow our client’s desires and lead with a functional design before everything else. We take pride in making things feel easy and help facilitate thoughtful design within our residential and commercial spaces. We play the part of interpreting and communicating our client’s intention every step of the way to manage an exceptional design service experience and an exquisite space.

Currently looking for…

Interior Design Project Manager - Washington, DC

We are looking for an Interior Designer & Project Manager to manage the interior design execution of multiple client projects, both residential and commercial design. The role responsibility includes making sure the design meets budget, design and client needs. You will work directly with principal designer Chelsea Albright!

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

  • You have an ability to make something worth far more than its elements by connecting your ideas to our client’s personalities and desires. Our design details don't just look aesthetically pretty, there are deep rooted stories that are beneath every decision. A designer is able to breathe life into a design with a compelling and authentic story.

  • You’re able to stay organized. Managing multiple projects, designing in 3-dimensions, and balancing our biggest constraints - time, budget and feasibility is no easy feat and requires meticulous attention to detail and organization.

  • You are eager to make an impact and thrive with trust and independence. We’re looking for self-motivation and creativity and a collaborative mindset!

  • You are excited about designing with with our place-making concept and aesthetic as well as understanding our client’s deepest frustrations and needs.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Produce Design Drawings and Presentations.
    Communicating design ideas in 2D drafted drawings, sourcing inspiration images, materials & specifying FF&E. Designing detailing custom furniture and millwork.

  • Project Management.
    Creating and overseeing clien’ts budget, design selections, ordering, and vendor quotes.

  • On-site Project and Construction Oversight.
    Field surveying and documenting spaces on project onset, reviewing site conditions throughout the project if needed, overseeing trades when work is being performed on-site. On-site work is located only in the greater Washington, DC metro area.


You’ll love this role because …

  • You will engage in a project from start to finish with Chelsea’s creative guidance

  • You’ll get to watch your creative ideas be heard, executed and brought to life

  • You’ll get to see the action happening on-site and help solve problems at the source

  • You’ll work from home but also get to get out and monitor our active projects

Must Have’s

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience as an interior designer and/or project manager or otherwise similar relevant experience

  • Exceptional organizational skills and follow-through ability

  • Thorough understanding and experience of designing projects through all phases

  • Construction administration experience

  • Prefer 1+ years of interior design project managing experience

  • Knowledge in architectural plans/specifications; proficiency in AutoCAD preferred

  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Sketchup or similar modeling programs

  • Must be able and willing to travel to client installations locally in the greater Washington, DC Metro Area

  • Must have reliable transportation and a reasonable commute to Washington, DC

Why work with Places Studio?

  • Do you want play a part every step of an interior design project from start to finish?

  • Lead a design idea into construction?

  • Collaborate with trade professionals and grow your knowledge of executing design projects?

  • Experience both residential and commercial interior design processes?

  • Work collaborate directly with our awesome clients?

^ Did you just answer yes? Then we’re waiting for you!


If you’re a design professional looking for a new experience with a growing firm, please send your resume and work samples directly to chelsea@places-studio.com with Interior Design Project Manager in the subject.

LOCATION

We’re looking for individuals who are interested in working with a remote design team however experience in our base city will be favored.

Washington, DC