Careers - Centered by Design

Careers with Centered by Design

Please submit the following for consideration: resume, creative portfolio (if applicable), salary requirement & 2 professional and/or educational references, to info@centeredbydesign.com

Lead Designer

Centered By Design is always looking for talent to join our team! CBD offers a flexible work environment, autonomy, and no limit to what you can achieve. This full-time position is based in Chicago, but we are a hybrid work from home company. Light travel is also required.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IS…

Genuinely passionate about residential interior design
Someone who desires autonomy and self-direction
Someone who enjoys being client-facing
A self-starter with a positive attitude
A multitasker who’s detail oriented, a good at managing your own time, and solution-oriented
Someone who has excellent visual, verbal and written communication skills
Someone who is capable of developing trust with clients, vendors and contractors

JOB DESCRIPTION

Managing multiple client projects at different phases, shepherding the client from design development through to completion of construction/installation
Managing ongoing project deliverables for clients and contractors
Finish and fixtures selections and specifications for furnishings projects as well as high-end kitchen and bath remodeling projects
Develop design boards and other visual communication techniques to communicate an overall design concept and finish and fixture selections
Ability to get clients to make decisions and move the project forward in a reasonable timeline
Manage project budgets and timelines
Develop construction documents, elevation drawings, millwork drawings, plumbing and electrical schematics, details, schedules and specs
Project management and administration throughout construction

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of 4 years experience in the residential interior design field, including being lead on projects
AutoCad Proficient
Experience managing colleagues
Knowledge of finishes, fixtures, materials and specifications and ability to meet independently with clients to discuss pricing, selections, and drawings
Familiarity with residential design standards and construction processes
Strong visual, oral, and written communication skills
Ability to work self-sufficiently and think independently

Marketing & Creative Coordinator

The ideal candidate is a dynamic, enthusiastic individual who is interested in the intersection of business and design. The role will support the Creative Director and Principal in all areas, including social media, photography, marketing campaigns, PR outreach, website maintenance, product development, special projects, events and more. This full-time position is based in Chicago, but we are a hybrid work from home company. Light travel is also required.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Social Media

Grow presence & engagement
Manage daily posts for multiple company instagram accounts
Establish new social media presences (TikTok, etc).
Tell brand & product stories in a unique, engaging, and sophisticated way.
Follow established best practices and find ways to improve.

Photography & Digital Assets

Photograph and/or art direct product shoots. Experience with a digital SLR/manual photography is a plus. We work with a combination of in-house and contracted photography.
Styling, prep and logistics for interiors and lifestyle shoots. Shoots and shoot prep may require odd hours.
Process images for retouching, web, etc.

Marketing & Website

Build engaging e-blasts & digital PDFs to inspire sales, press, etc. Graphic design skills required.
Create a cadence for content updates on web, email “flows,” campaigns, etc.
Assist with press packs, gifting, etc.
Liaise with 3rd party web developers for updates, improvements, issues, etc.

Product Development

Support internal & external communications.
Track new ideas.
Prep and logistics for development meetings, trade shows, etc.

Events

Assist in coordinating events both locally and with travel

Admin

Provide administrative support for the Creative Director and Principal where necessary.

Interior Design or CAD Architectural Design Intern

This is a part-time role for someone with excellent organizational skills, a working knowledge of interior design firms and an affinity for multi-tasking. This position will have freedom and creativity, and focus on supporting our lead designers with their project load. This role is excellent for college students or those transitioning to a new career. For the architectural role, excellent hand sketching or fluency in AutoCad is a must.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Design Assistance

Support Lead Designer with furniture sourcing & material selection
Assist in ideation for client projects
Create client proposals in IVY (project management software)
Assist in creating design boards
Maintain design library
Assist on installations / photo shoots
AutoCAD and/or SketchUp drafting
Photoshop/ Adobe suite for design boards / renderings
Site visits

Project Management Assistance

Placing & Tracking Orders: support Project Manager with tracking
PO Management / IVY / Quickbooks
Assist with FFE schedules and receiver communications

Vendor Relationships & Library Management

Look for the latest and greatest in vendors
Set up new trade accounts
Keep library and office supplies refreshed monthly

General Office Management

Errands and shopping as assigned

Graphic Design Intern

This is a part-time role for someone with excellent organizational skills, a working knowledge of interior design firms and an affinity for multi-tasking. The position will have freedom and creativity, and focus on supporting our Principal Designer and Marketing Coordinator. Projects include: building out our new online shop and storefront and working with the team and a 3rd party web designer to create and update website content. This role is excellent for college students or those transitioning to a new career. Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is required.