Job Title: Interior DesignerJob Description

We are seeking a talented Interior Designer who is client-facing, ensuring strong relationships and satisfaction. You will oversee and mentor junior staff to foster their development and align their efforts with company goals. You will craft proposals for new projects, partnerships, or business opportunities to drive growth and innovation. You will create functional and aesthetic designs that enhance living spaces based on client needs, plan the use and layout of space, and decorate with color, furniture, fixtures, etc. You will develop drawings, presentations, and cost estimates, coordinate the work of contractors, and oversee all project phases, from conceptual design to construction administration through installations. Additionally, you will schedule, prepare, and lead design meetings with clients and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Craft proposals for new projects, partnerships, or business opportunities to drive growth and innovation.

• Create functional and aesthetic designs that enhance living spaces based on client needs.

• Plan the use and layout of space and decorate with color, furniture, fixtures, etc.

• Develop drawings, presentations, and cost estimates.

• Coordinate the work of contractors.

• Research, design, select, specify, and document furniture, fixtures, lighting, finishes, millwork, etc.

• Oversee all phases of each project, including conceptual design to construction administration through installations.

• Schedule, prepare, and lead design meetings with clients and contractors.

• Mentor and oversee junior staff to foster their development and align their efforts with company goals.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of interior design experience for high-end single-family residential projects (7,000+ sqft)

• Proficiency in Sketchup and AutoCAD

• Ability to bring Interior Design projects from inception through completion

• Experience in single-family residential, new construction, architectural design, construction, schematic design, design development, and rendering

• Strong skills in space planning, Photoshop, and interior architecture

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree in interior design

• Ability to work on 6,000 sqft - 10,000 sqft homes with design budgets of up to $10 million

• Full understanding of residential construction sequence

• Project management, new construction, and renovation experience

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment

• Strong organization and time management skills

• Team player with a willingness to learn and guide junior members of the team

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Self-starter who can work both in a team and independently

• Proficiency in Project Management Software, AutoCAD, Excel, Photoshop, Sketchup, and the Microsoft Suite

• Knowledge of high-end furniture, finishes, materials, vendors, and fabricators

Work Environment

Our work environment is energetic and the office space is open. Everyone jokes around and gets along. The office is sleek, modern, and very well decorated, providing a super nice place to work. The firm has about 15 employees and is one of the largest firms in New Jersey specializing in high-end single-family custom homes. The workspace is collaborative, with music playing and a fun atmosphere. We are in the office five days a week. Projects are very large-scale, ranging from 7,000 sqft to 10,000 sqft with design budgets up to $10 million. The typical project life cycle is three years, and employees typically work on 2-3 projects at any given time.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $44.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Westwood,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 21, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.