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


careers with centered by design

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

  • 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.



Social Media

  • 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.



Photography & Digital Assets


  • 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.



Marketing & Website



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



Product Development


  • Assist in coordinating events both locally and with travel



Events

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



Admin

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

  • 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 



Design Assistance

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



Project Management Assistance

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



Vendor Relationships & Library Management


  • Errands and shopping as assigned 



General Office Management



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.



STUDIO

2847 N Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL  60657

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