Design Associate

This is a design and production role for someone with real taste and is a super star in SketchUp. You'll help shape the work, not just draw it up — making selections, building palettes, and bringing each project from concept to a finished, styled room. You'll work under our senior designers across residential, hospitality, and commercial projects, staying close to every phase: concepts, selections, drawing sets, site visits, procurement, and install. We want someone who can tell when a room is right and knows how to get it there — and who can also produce the clean documentation that makes it buildable. Core Responsibilities Design & Selections Develop design concepts and space plans alongside the lead designer: layout, furniture arrangement Make material and finish selections across stone, tile, flooring, plumbing, lighting, paint, textiles, and furniture Build palettes, mood boards, and concept imagery that capture the direction of a project Source and specify FF&E; bring options to the table with a clear point of view Style spaces for install and photography, down to the last layer Technical Production Produce 2D construction documents in AutoCAD: floor plans, elevations, sections, reflected ceiling plans, dimensioned details Build 3D models in SketchUp for design development and client review Create renderings that show clients what a finished space will look like, using both traditional tools and AI rendering Develop millwork drawings, finish schedules, and specification documentation Carry red-lines through revisions and keep drawing sets accurate and current Procurement & Project Management Support procurement: tag and document FF&E in Programa, place and track orders, manage deliveries Help keep projects on schedule; flag scope and timeline issues before they reach the client Attend site meetings and walk-throughs; take field measurements and keep accurate project notes Be present and hands‑on for installation day, from delivery through final styling Assist with weekly client updates Storytelling & Brand Document projects as they come together — photos, video, process notes — for social, editorial, and client‑facing use Help show how an idea becomes a finished room What We're Looking For Experience 1–3 years in interior design, architecture, or a closely related field; degree in interior design or architecture preferred A strong portfolio that shows both sides: design sensibility and clean technical work Some exposure to FF&E selection, specification, and construction documentation Character & Approach Great taste — you know why a room works and can build the palette that gets it there Confident making selections and standing behind them Real technical depth — you draft and model fast, and your sets are clean A growing fluency in building materials: stone, tile, plumbing fixtures, lighting, flooring Precise and organized; you catch errors before they become problems on site Eager to learn the full arc of a project by working alongside senior designers Comfortable adopting new tools, and curious about how AI can speed up quality work rather than replace it Reliable and hands‑on; you own your piece of every project Software Proficiency Core (required) AutoCAD SketchUp Adobe Creative Suite Rendering / AI rendering (Gemini) Canva Google Workspace Familiar with or ready to learn Revit Programa Studio Designer Bonus Content and social media savviness — comfortable capturing and creating for our channels Physical Requirements Able to lift a minimum of 20 lbs and be on your feet on site and install days Access to a vehicle and willingness to travel when necessary to project visits and vendor showrooms (gas reimbursement provided) #J-18808-Ljbffr