PROJECT DESIGNER

We are seeking a highly motivated, seasoned individual with a passion for residential interior design and leadership skills to join our team. The successful candidate will be a key member of our team and responsible for managing all aspects of the interior design for multiple residential homes. The Senior Designer works in partnership with our clients and internal team as well as vendors, consultants and stakeholders at all levels to deliver innovative problem solving and design excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Design and manage 3-4 projects at a time from inception to installation that combine beautiful design and function

  • Manage and communicate design intent, style, schedule and budget to clients

  • Create detailed floor plans, renderings, elevations, tile plans, cabinetry layout, comprehensive specification information and installation drawings for all interior finishes

  • Provide guidance, expertise and superior customer service to clients throughout the design and installation process to ensure design concept accuracy and client satisfaction

  • Identify and source products, finishes, etc., securing estimates and product availability within budgetary restrictions; Provide design re-selections, as necessary

  • Prepare and present design presentations to the client to professionally and effectively communicate design intent and secure final approvals of all finishes and costs

  • Collaborate with clients throughout the entire project about all design-related items while managing expectations

  • Maintain budget and detailed cost tracking and communicate variances to the internal team and client. Ensure accuracy and tracking of all client related expenses for invoicing

  • Perform site visits, field measurements and oversee project installation from start to finish

  • Attend and lead on-site meetings with clients and vendors as necessary

  • Lead and mentor junior staff

  • Maintain Design Library and Vendor program

  • Collaborate with internal and external team to ensure successful outcome of all projects

  • Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs

Qualifications and Skills

  • A minimum of 5+ years’ professional experience within Residential Interior Design

  • Bachelor’s degree in interior design, architecture, fine arts and/or related field

  • Proficient AutoCAD, Revit and SketchUp skills required; hand sketching skills a plus including floor plans and elevations

  • Excellent written and spoken presentation and communication skills

  • Superior customer service and positive attitude

  • Creative, self-directed, motivated and collaborative

  • Thrives in a fast-paced team environment, able to multi-task, collaborate, prioritize, and consistently meet deadlines

  • Experience and ability to lead junior designers a plus

  • Working knowledge of online design and lifestyle social media etc.

  • Knowledge of residential interiors construction codes and building practices as well as construction technical aspects a plus

  • Fluent in written and spoken English; Spanish fluency a plus

  • Valid work permit (USA) and Residency in DC/MD/VA

  • Valid driver’s license/access to a vehicle

If you or someone you know is committed to providing superior client service, is technically proficient and enjoys working with a creative, collaborative team dedicated to innovative problem solving and design excellence, please contact us! Along with your resume, please submit portfolio samples as PDF or JPEG files (less than 5 MB)

Tell us about yourself.

    We love what we do and are always on the look-out for individuals who are passionate and forward thinking about their craft. Does this sound like you? If so, we invite you to submit your resume and portfolio/samples (designers + architects).

    Happy Clients

    Our house is absolutely what we’d hoped it would become.

    — Katie & Travis, Hill East

    Blue Star came in on budget and ahead of a very, very tight and critical schedule. We highly recommend them to anyone considering a renovation.

    — Larry, Woodley Park

    Blue Star’s best trait is their attitude. Everyone is unfailing polite, even when things got hard. And when things went wrong, which I fully anticipated would happen, you guys did the right thing every single time.

    — Alyson & Dave, Capitol Hill

    I’m happy to recommend the team at Blue Star…I appreciated how they operated with honesty and fairness, along with flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances. We enjoy the outcome of their work every day.

    — C.D., Capitol Hill

    The craftsmen used were excellent. We were impressed with their work and attitude and ability to creatively work around issues. The addition seamlessly integrates into the rest of the house and it’s hard to believe that the new spaces haven’t always existed as part of the original home.

    — Capitol Hill Homeowners

    We are blown away by the transformation from where we started to where we are today and still amazed that we fit it all in!

    — Suzy, Atlas District

    Blue Star excelled at design and layout, craftsmanship and finish, response to feedback, figuring out creative solutions to inherent space challenges.

    — Aaron, Capitol Hill