Santa Monica, USA
Senior interior designer
at BA Collective
BA Collective is seeking a senior interior designer to join its team in Santa Monica, USA.
BA Collective (formerly Belzberg Architects) is searching for a full-time senior interior designer with a strong architectural background. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of an award-winning company that’s forward-focused and values hard work, our employees, and the commitments we make. We value the process of experimentation and the depth of knowledge that comes with research and we are equally committed to diversity, mutual respect, collegiality, and the professional development of our staff.
This is a full-time position and prior experience working between interior design and interior architecture is needed. The ideal candidate will be able to navigate seamlessly from the larger architectural problem to an intimate furnishing detail. A minimum of six years of experience with high-end single-family custom homes is mandatory. Experience with commercial, cultural and hospitality projects is a plus.
Responsibilities:
- leading an interior design team on all aspects of the process from conceptualisation of design narrative to execution of furnishing details
- design, coordination, client meetings, presentations, construction administration, full-scale mockups, FFE selection, purchasing, installation etc. You will be involved in all aspects of the projects you work on. We believe this is the best way to promote professional growth
- clear communication – BA employees have the a great deal of autonomy in the completion of their work but will need to also stay connected to the team
- contributing to a creative and friendly office environment.
Qualifications needed:
- experience leading a design team
- must have a positive and collaborative attitude
- self-starters capable of managing projects while multi-tasking; we like people who bring ideas to the table
- a penchant for following through on projects, requiring minimal supervision
- strong organizational skills with excellent time management abilities
- computer proficiency in a variety of programs including computer modeling and rendering is mandatory and proficiency in Autodesk Revit preferred
- experience with custom furniture and lighting fixture design and fabrication is mandatory
- experience with the design, sourcing, specification, procurement, and installation phases is mandatory
- experience working in interior design and architecture firms with similar types and high quality of work is mandatory
- ability to work with a variety of personalities is helpful
- possess a keen eye for sophisticated, minimal and clear-eyed design
Our ideal candidate holds a degree in interior design or architecture from an accredited institution. We offer commensurate pay based on experience and exceptional benefits. Depending on the experience level the pay may range from $90,000 to $120,000 per year. Position also considered on a consultant basis.
BA Collective is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and we give space for everyone to add to our collective culture. As such, all applicants for employment are recruited, hired, and assigned on the basis of merit without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
If you fit the above description and are looking for an exciting place to apply your talents, please submit your resume, cover letter and work samples (compiled in a single PDF of 8MB max.) via the apply for job button below.
If available, please include samples of presentation, construction, fabrication, specification documents you were in direct control of creating.
No telephone calls or walk-ins please.