Principal Interior Designer

Job Summary

Are you a Principal Designer looking for a fresh start or a Senior Designer looking for the next step in your career? Madison, Wisconsin's Sprinkman Design Collective is seeking a detail-oriented, driven, and friendly candidate to join our design team. The right person must be able to work on residential and light commercial interior design projects collaboratively and with confidence, project manage all active and incoming client projects, and contribute to the development and continued growth of our designers.

At Sprinkman Design Collective, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to providing top-quality professional design services for our clients. Projects include everything from furniture sourcing, to full renovations, and everything in between. We offer a dynamic work environment in a light-filled modern office where our team works alongside the Sprinkman Real Estate group. While we work hard - excitement, adventure, and laughter is a part of every day. This is a fantastic position if you want to be on the forefront of the design industry where your opinions, ideas, and what you bring to the table each day directly influences the company's future.

Job Responsibilities

Project Responsibilities

Onboarding

• Lead Design Consults with potential clients
• Create accurate scope documents and estimates to review with potential clients
• Create aggressive, but achievable client timelines
• Recommend appropriate contractor(s) for project as needed

Design

• Document site conditions and measurements
• Develop effective space plans that optimize layout and flow for functionality
• Create Design Concepts that both highlight the clients' design needs and preferences, and also adhere to Sprinkman's design standards
• Create Construction Documentation
• Develop a holistic approach to designs that consider all aspects of a space and its contents
• Source furniture, fixtures, finishes, and decor using online vendors, local suppliers, and partnerships with Interior Designers that meet established client preferences and maximize profits
• Work closely with contractors to ensure design plans align with structural requirements, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing requirements.
• Review, markup, request revisions, and approve shop drawings and submittals of samples.
• Document specifications for Procurement Manager and contractors
• Lead meetings with clients to present - and effectively sell - design recommendations
• Maintain open communication with clients, providing regular updates and obtaining approvals at key milestones.

Procurement and Expediting

• Perform thorough evaluation and cross checking of order information prior to submission to Procurement Manager or contractor

Build Execution

• Lead walk thoughts with contractors from all disciplines
• Respond to contractors quickly regarding questions on design specifics
• Review on-site installation by contractors at critical junctures to ensure adherence to design

Installation through Completion

• Lead installation efforts
• Supervise and assist with professional photography of finished install

Staff Management and Mentorship

• Help to grow Interior Designers' knowledge through training, inclusion, and client deliverable assignments to work towards confidently and independently leading projects
• Contribute to monthly trainings for Interior Designers to grow critical design knowledge
• Provide feedback on Interior Designers on a regular basis to strategically and positively contribute to their development
• Help designers set and achieve both short- and long-term goals
• Share feedback with the team for ways to continue to improve the client experience
• Red-line Designers' plans and elevations
• Work with the Director of Operations to interview, hire, and train new employees, guide the team in achieving common goals, invest in the growth and development of team members.

Project Management

• Oversee multiple projects from schematic design through to completion, ensuring design quality and consistency.
• Manage project deadlines, budgets, and project coordination.
• Ensure quality control (QC) for client deliverables (drawings, presentations, proposals) prior to client-facing reviews.
• Onboard new clients strategically based on current client timelines and employee workload.

Business Development

• Set and maintain the firm's creative and design vision
• Secure new projects
• Cultivate and manage relationships with clients
• Meet with leadership to report on client statuses and larger company goals on established cadence
• Work with the Director of Operations to identify financial goals and ensure projects are profitable and drive business growth.

Industry Knowledge

• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving consumer preferences within the interior design landscape. This includes familiarity with the latest materials, techniques, and technologies shaping the field and leveraging this knowledge to inform design decisions and stay ahead of the competition.
• Participate in industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Contribute to the broader design community through speaking engagements, publications, or mentorship roles, showcasing thought leadership and credibility with the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
• 7+ years full time work experience in the design industry, 2+ years in residential preferred
• Strong knowledge of residential furniture, fixtures, finishes; including an understanding of materials, sizing, installation recommendations, ideal vendors, and more
• Awareness and interest in timeless, luxurious design that is bespoke, and functional for our clients
• NCIDQ certification a plus

Qualities

• Self-driven to succeed, detail-oriented, and organized
• Able to manage several projects at once with long tasks lists
• Friendly, approachable, empathetic, and gregarious
• Team-player, focused on team success over individual recognition
• Talented relationship builder
• Takes a calm, level-headed and positive approach to daily challenges

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to train more Designer
• Proficient- to expert-level design software knowledge and experience for graphic design presentations, technical drawings and 3D modeling. May include: AutoDesk, Chief Architect, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Bluebeam
• Proficient knowledge and application of local and national building codes, life safety standards, and accessibility requirements (like the ADA and ANSI) is crucial for creating functional and safe spaces.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills
• Financial analysis and budgeting abilities
• Excel and Google Suite

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Negotiable

Benefits: Paid time off, 401k, relocation services

Schedule: 8 hour shift, M-F; Plus additional days/hours for events and educational travel opportunities as required

Work Remotely: Yes, 1 day/week

Education: Interior Design bachelor's degree

Experience: Interior Design, 7+ years

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70, $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person