Job Description
POSITION: Senior Interior Designer - reporting to the Director of Interior Design & Project Purchasing
This position is in the center of the action & is a pivotal role in determining & completing all projects in a timely and accurate manner. Travel for on-site co-ordination & installation should be expected for at least 25% of your time. In-office collaboration required with hybrid "work from home" options available depending on projects. Strong AutoCAD, MS Office and Leadership skills are required for this hands-on senior position.
What your day will look like:
- Produce, review & correct within timely schedules on Interior Design technical CAD drawings consisting of plans, elevations, sections, details, millwork, lighting, electrical & power, that are accurately coordinated with the consultant drawings.
- Coordinate with ID Dept., Facilities & Construction Management for the installation of purchased goods. Traveling to project locations to oversee installation of design materials as needed.
- Prepare budgets and proposals.
- Assist in determining yearly Capital Expenditures
- Assist in updating the offices material and FF&E library.
- Develop small & large renovations and new build projects.
- Produce, send, record & track purchase orders to order materials, goods, and supplies for all your projects & the yearly CAPEX, then review order acknowledgements, proformas, invoices & deliveries against the orders.
- Deal with non supplied, under orders, over orders and damaged goods.
- Ensure that any invoices are sent to accounts for payment.
- Produce and maintain all reports.
- Ability to suggest alternate product for approval to produce cost/time savings, negotiating improved pricing wherever possible.
- Produce & supply maintenance guidelines & MDSD Sheets for purchased goods when required.
- Research materials to support the Highgate team on technical issues influencing design development.
- Select materials & produce specifications of FF&E
- Compile up to date records for all projects & during projects progress.
- Maintain any diaries that are in the office & undertake all filing as required.
- Arrange and attend meetings, taking minutes if necessary.
- Prepare marketing materials such as 2D & 3D floor plans, project presentations & display boards.
- Reconcile & submit all p-card transactions & expenses by the deadline each month.
- Maintain & submit by the payroll cut-off deadlines an accurate record of hours worked, allocated to each specific project.
- Other tasks and duties as assigned.
We're Looking for Someone Who:
- Holds a degree or diploma in Interior Design.
- A minimum of 8 years professional experience in a design firm.
- Responsible for leading and promoting excellence in design, applying industry-leading expertise in Senior Living or hospitality and multi-family sectors.
- Must be willing & able to travel as required within the USA & Canada, hold a valid passport & drivers' licence.
- Must be willing to undergo a criminal background check in accordance with state law.
Highgate Senior Living Benefits & Salary
HSL offers competitive benefits that support our team members in their life and career. This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to:
- Team member Medical, Rx, Dental, & Vision coverage plan.
- Basic Life & AD&D insurance - 100% Employer Paid w/ additional Voluntary Life and AD&D available.
- Paid time off, 6 paid holidays and 8 paid vacation days to start in the first year, 6 paid holidays and 12 paid vacation days the second year & 6 paid holidays and 15 paid vacation days after three years.
- Paid sick leave accrues beginning on the first day of employment and carries over year to year up to 20 days.
- Paid parental leave, after the waiting period.
- Learning & career development opportunities with tuition reimbursement possible after waiting period.
- Team member assistance program.
- Participation in a 401K program, after waiting period.
Salary Ranges:
Minimum 8 years of professional interior design experience, (domestic experience preferred): $80,000 - $100,000.
Acknowledging the time employees typically spend in the role, compensation is dependent on applicable years of experience and skillset.
About Highgate Senior Living
Highgate Senior Living is a creative and growing company located throughout the United States. Our goal is excellence in creating a unique and fulfilling lifestyle for the seniors and their families in each community we serve. The Highgate philosophy is to offer a smaller, more intimate homelike setting that feels warm, inviting, and friendly. Giving holistic care to our residents in this setting is one of the ways we demonstrate that Highgate is different & better.
Mission Statement
"Devote ourselves to helping every Highgate resident live a life of purpose."
Core Values
Integrity - We inspire trust and respect because we are always honest, reliable, and genuine.
Devotion - We go above & beyond what is required because we are passionate about serving others and excelling at our work.
Innovation - We constantly look for new and better ways to help our residents, run our communities, and stay on the cutting edge of senior care.
Energy - We come to work each day with a positive attitude and an eagerness to pour ourselves into the task at hand.
Leadership - We set the standards in our category, continuously evolving so that others want to emulate us.
Based on our philosophy, we are looking for a person that shares these goals.
If you feel you would be a good fit for our team, please apply with your resume and portfolio. Highgate Senior Living Field Office
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