Junior FF&E Decorator
17 days ago
New York
Job Description Pembrooke and Ives is seeking a Junior Decorator with at least 1 year experience to work closely with Intermediate Decorators, Senior Decorators 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 Junior Decorator is responsible for supporting the efforts of the design 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 & RESPONSIBILITIES Communication & Coordination: • Coordinates and communicates effectively and appropriately with project stakeholders including other project team members, clients, vendors, building management, consultants, contractors and sub-contractors to convey project information in a timely and accurate manner.Projects Drawings, Documentation & Deliverables:, • Prepares, develops and produces project drawings including furniture plans, custom furniture drawings, elevations, lighting plans and custom decorative finish drawings using CAD., • Assists in the production of 3D models and renderings., • Prepares, develops and produces project documentation including room schemes, room sheets, decorating budgets with high/low options, and decorating schedules with project milestones and decision dates. Updates documentation as required throughout the project life-cycle., • Produces vendor purchase orders accurately and efficiently., • Produces client invoices packets accurately and efficiently., • Places final orders on behalf of client and expedites long-lead items to ensure timely delivery., • Produces final decorating punch list and specifications book as required., • Arranges, coordinates and takes delivery of all decorative items., • Inspects decorative items upon delivery and arranges for remediation if required., • Oversees the installation of all decorative items.Meetings & Presentations:, • Attends, participates and contributes in meetings with clients, internal project team, contractors, sub-contractors and vendors by preparing agendas, taking meeting notes and preparing meeting minutes., • Assists in the production of client presentations in conjunction with other project team members.Sourcing, Selection & Specification:, • Sources, selects and specifies furniture, window treatments, drapery, fabrics, wall covering, wall treatments, lighting, carpeting, regular painting, decorative painting, decorative finishes, decorative art (non-collectable) and accessories as required for the project in accordance with the project budget and schedule.SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS, • Possesses a high taste level and has knowledge of high-end market. Follows and speaks to current industry trends on space, function, decorative lighting, fabrics, furniture and equipment, etc., • Possesses good 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., • Able to make decisions and communicate in a fast-paced environment., • Highly presentable, intelligent, confident and discreet with an outgoing, upbeat and confident demeanor., • 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 foundational knowledge of interior design principles/practices., • A Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design. BENEFITS • Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, • 401(k) Match, • Commuter Benefits, • Paid Time Off, • Paid Parental Leave Plans yxMEZ9WTlF