Join Our Team
We’re looking for people who love to design, shop, and think creatively. You are organized, love being a part of a team, and enjoy pitching in when needed. You love spreadsheets and are interested in product design. We are a small firm, but we do mighty things. Must love design and be inspired to learn new things. You are easily focused, like to wear many hats, and can be . . . a little silly.
Senior Designer / Architectural Designer
Responsibilities
Serving as prime interface with the client and consultants with regard to design issues and presentations
Leading quality control reviews for projects to confirm documents are meeting RBD Standards
Project managing as needed, such as task management and meeting minutes
Participating in on-site meetings with owner, consultants and contractors including installation, as necessary
Maintaining relationships with existing clients and nurturing potential clients
Developing overall design for projects
Developing design sketches, layouts and details based on initial sketches prepared by others
Reviewing construction documents
Reviewing engineering and other consultant drawings to ensure they comply with design intention
Leading design and implementation of custom furniture and millwork
Researching and selecting FF&E and FF&A for projects
Preparing client budgets and specifications for purchases as needed
Requirements
Bachelors of architecture or design school or equivalent experience
8+ years of design or architecture experience in either contract, hospitality, architecture or residential design
Extensive knowledge of design principles, aesthetics, and space planning methodology and ability to independently drive a project from start to finish
Extensive knowledge of furnishings and finishes
Expert sketching and rendering skills
Expert interior architecture detailing skills
Extensive knowledge of Construction Documents and procedures
Extensive knowledge of building systems, codes and ADA requirements
Extensive knowledge of contract administration
Extensive knowledge of budget preparation and proven ability to manage projects within budgetary constraints
Familiarity with custom furniture and millwork design
Proficient in AutoCAD and InDesign
Familiarity in Sketch-Up and Studio Webware a plus
Delights in servicing clients and making people smile
Intermediate Designer / Architectural Designer
RESPONSIBILITIES
Developing overall design for projects under supervision
Developing design sketches, layouts and details based on initial sketches prepared by others
Drafting construction documents
Reviewing engineering and other consultant drawings under supervision to ensure they comply with design intention
Assisting design and implementation of custom furniture and millwork
Researching and selecting FF&E and FF&A for projects
Preparing client budgets and specifications for purchases as needed
Project managing as needed, such as task management and meeting minutes
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors of architecture or design school or equivalent experience
2-5 years of design or architecture experience in either contract, hospitality, architecture or residential design
Proficient knowledge of design principles, aesthetics, and space planning methodology and ability to independently drive a project from start to finish
Proficient knowledge of furnishings and finishes
Proficient sketching and rendering skills
Proficient interior architecture detailing skills
Working knowledge of Construction Documents and procedures
Working knowledge of building systems, codes and ADA requirements
Working knowledge of contract administration
Working knowledge of budget preparation and proven ability to manage projects within budgetary constraints
Familiarity with custom furniture and millwork design
Proficient in AutoCAD and InDesign
Familiarity in Sketch-Up and Studio Webware a plus
Delights in servicing clients and making people smile
Winter Interior Design Intern
RESPONSIBILITIES
Organizing current sample library
Sourcing and picking up new products for library
Setting up new vendor accounts and updating addresses with old vendor accounts
CAD drafting - Assist with presentation materials for client deliverables
Assisting designers with sourcing images and preparations with client deliverables
General administrative/office duties: answer phone calls, data entry, filing and organizing magazines and client paperwork, and making returns
REQUIREMENTS
Proficient in AutoCAD
Knowledge of Studio Webware is a plus
Shows strong initiative, innovation, and creative problem solving
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Highly organized with attention to detail
Ability to work both independently and as a team, asking clarifying questions as necessary
Valid CA driver’s license & insurance with reliable vehicle is preferred
Delights in servicing clients and making people smile
