New York, USA
Senior FF&E decorator
at Pembrooke and Ives
Pembrooke and Ives is hiring a senior FF&E decorator to join its team in New York.
A high-end interior design firm in New York is looking for a senior FF&E decorator with at least seven years’ experience to work closely with junior designers, intermediate designers, project managers and studio directors to provide development, production support and co-ordination throughout the project delivery process as a member of the design team. A dependable, energetic individual with a can-do attitude and exceptional attention to detail, the senior FF&E decorator is responsible for leading the efforts of the decorating team to ensure the successful completion of the project. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow with an organization that is rapidly expanding its operations and discovering new possibilities daily.
Duties and responsibilities
Administration:
- completes and files correspondence and drawing files
- oversees the organization of the sample library
- creates templates as needed
- weekly time sheet completion
Project deliverables:
- develops innovative design concepts that are practical, aesthetic, safe and conducive to intended purposes and function, and are reflective of client goals and within project budget
- oversees the production of client presentations
- leads client meetings/presentations
- reviews meeting notes and reports to project stakeholders
- uses computer-aided design (CAD) to prepare required furniture plans, elevations, custom furniture drawings and lighting drawings
required to convey design intent - sources all FF&E including furniture, window treatments, drapery, fabrics, wall covering, wall treatments, lighting, carpeting, regular painting, decorative painting, decorative finishes, decorative art and accessories
- conducts materials research to produce fully coordinated room schemes
- oversees the production of specification packets and room sheets for presentation to the client
- produces project schedules with key milestones
- oversees the delivery of FF&E items, CFAs, finish samples and other materials
- oversees the installation of FF&E including arranging furniture, hanging window treatments and artwork
- mentors interns, junior decorators and intermediate decorators
- runs errands as needed
- meets all deadlines for decorating deliverables
Financial management:
- corresponds with vendors to obtain accurate quotes for all FF&E requirements
- negotiates pricing with vendors
- produces project budgets and decorating budgets and tracks expenses against them
- oversees the production of purchase orders and client invoices to ensure timely delivery of project
Industry knowledge:
- follows and speaks to current industry trends on space, function, decorative lighting, fabrics, furniture and equipment, etc.
People leadership:
- acts as mentor by coaching and motivating design teams and individuals; fostering an environment of mutual respect and trust among members of the group as it grows and develops
- supports diversity and develops continuing education opportunities (e.g. site visits, lectures, road trips) to expose design staff to influences that will stimulate design creativity and innovation
- participates in interviews and recruiting of professional staff
- encourages staff exploration and innovation to achieve project design excellence and continual improvement
- participates in appropriate professional and client-oriented organizations, maintain active memberships and attend conferences and
activities
Skills and qualifications:
- possesses a high taste level and has knowledge of high-end market with the ability to design custom furniture and lighting
- possesses excellent time management skills and is able to handle multiple project deadlines and make decisions in a fast-paced
environment to take a project from design concept all the way through installation - highly presentable, intelligent, confident and discreet with an outgoing, upbeat and confident demeanor
- proactive self-starter who is goal and detail-oriented with exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal)
- proficient in the use AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office programs. Studio Designer a plus
- possess sound knowledge of interior design principles/practices
- a bachelor’s degree in interior design
- at least seven years’ of demonstrated work experience with interior design and/or architectural firms