Job description

About the Position

Traci Connell Interiors is looking for a Lead Interior designer to have a seat on our leadership team and catapult design projects from concept to completion. We believe this new team member is a key component to the success of our firm.

An exemplary candidate has a strong background in luxury residential interior design plus new construction, and will bring creative and innovative design capabilities, define project requirements, schedule and budget. They will execute or oversee every step in the process to achieve project goals. Their precision and attention to detail are coupled with a can-do attitude and strong willingness to “figure it out.”

This is an exciting opportunity to join a company with inspiring values and a real focus on the benefit of others and curating the longevity of a team. We care deeply about the work that we do and each other.

This is a full-time position working 5 days/week from our Dallas, TX studio with flex work day benefits. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including paid time off, bonus potential, stipend for medical coverage, 401(k) with matching, plus other perks including a paid professional membership.

About Traci Connell Interiors

Traci Connell Interiors is an award-winning, nationally published, luxury design firm based in Dallas, Texas with projects spanning across the U.S.

Traci Connell Interiors has proudly been named D Home Best Designer of 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021, and included in 2018, 2020 and 2021 Luxe Interiors + Design Gold List. Our firm’s philosophy is two-pronged: we marry luxury and livability, and create designs that evoke emotional connection and feeling for the homeowner. This transcends to the culture of our design team as we strive to empower each individual while celebrating successes and leaning on each other as we grow to create a happy work/life balance and a fun and creative office environment. Our company culture is fast-paced, heads down and hard-working with laughter throughout the day.

Traci Connell Interiors has been a part of the esteemed Dallas design community for over 20 years and has brought many budding designers to their full potential. Traci has a personal goal to support and mentor up-and-coming designers that stem from her past career as a teacher. Through this desire, she has upskilled and illuminated her staff to which 3 of her key team members have been a part of TCI’s culture and creativity for over 8 years tenure.

How You Will Make a Difference

The Lead Designer will have a high level of responsibility and ownership of the projects he/she manages and will lead the creation of a project’s comprehensive interiors scheme. The Designer will have proactive responsibility for the coordination of interior architecture, programming, space planning, and material selections to be approved. The goal of this position is to be a team lead for the design, selection, and specification of all FF&E [furnishings, finishes and equipment] and be responsible for the design and technical coordination for all facets of the interior design package. The Lead Designer must have an extreme eye for creativity and unique design solutions that are proactively curated.

The Lead Designer will keep things moving in a positive, professional, shepherding manner with all constituents, as well as guide and supervise the work and professional development of the Junior Designer. Projects are planned and executed on time, and meet project and profit goals with high customer satisfaction while bringing a strong, creative, innovative design to all projects.

You will:

1. Be part of TCI’s leadership team, contributing to exceptional results and future revenue and profitability growth, developing the team and fostering our positive company culture

2. Manage project start to close including project profitability

3. Lead staff to execute a project in a positive, professional and profitable manner

4. Establish positive, professional client, contractor and vendor relations

5. Create designs, architectural models, renderings and drawings (2D a must, 3D preferred)

• Designs for bathrooms, kitchens and furniture layouts
• Detailed permit and construction drawing sets, including plans, elevations and sections
• Design and create construction drawings for custom built-ins and furniture
• Develop floor plans, elevations and CAD drawings

6. Create client mood boards, presentations and specifications

7. Research and select materials, finishes, furnishings and fixtures

8. Lead installation process, coordinate deliveries, photoshoot and handle post installation returns

You Are

• An exceptional designer, both creatively and technically
• Looking for growth and ready for new challenges
• Excited about the potential to be part of TCI leadership into the future
• Passionate about design and the stories they tell
• Proactive, self-directed
• Self-confident with an optimistic and positive outlook and demeanor

You Have

• 4-year Interior design degree from an accredited college or university
• 3+ years of Lead Interior Design experience with focus on residential interiors
• An exceptional design portfolio
• Creative, innovative and sophisticated design capabilities with an aesthetic that meets the needs of TCI clientele
• Knowledge of residential furniture lines and furniture selling skills & experience
• Knowledge and experience in luxury residential new construction
• Proven experience leading a project from concept to completion
• Good familiarity with project tracking software (TCI uses Asana), Studio Designer, Zoom video conferencing, and Dropbox
• Proficiency in 3D renderings preferred; 2D a must
• Auto-CAD, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Photoshop
• Sketchup proficiency is a preferred but not required (hand sketching abilities are helpful)

You Must

• Be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Have reliable transportation and a reasonable commute to Dallas, TX studio
• Be able to work onsite and travel to client projects

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dallas, TX 75248: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• AutoCAD: 2 years (Required)
• residential interior design: 4 years (Required)
• Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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