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Home is so important to me. I truly believe that the way your home is designed will impact the way your life will play out in that home. When you walk through the door does your home make you smile or cringe? When you look around are you reminded of your roots, travels & passions or do you see clutter, mess, and unfinished tasks?
A well-designed home is easy and when life is easy you feel happy.
About the Role
EJDB is looking for a self-driven entry-level designer to join our growing team . If you have an interior design background with AutoCAD skills and love re-designing existing space and creating new space, this would be a perfect fit for you. If you have an architectural background and love working with interiors, this would be a perfect fit for you. Many of our projects include renovation work which involve interior architectural changes and require a complete set of construction documents to submit for permitting. Your role is essential in drafting those documents and working with our lead designer to manage projects from conceptualization to completion.
Responsibilities:
Accurately field measure and transcribe to as-built drawings
Works directly with lead designer and principal to create as-built drawings, conceptual design drawings, permit drawings, and construction documents
Creatively solve spatial problems with an eye for the aesthetics
Research local zoning laws, environmental factors, and structural issues relevant to projects
Keep paper trails, collect payments, and log design hours, receipts, and expenses
Prioritize a positive and exciting experience for the client
Work with client, including but not limited to, showroom visits, providing samples, providing resources, etc.
Research and stay current with latest design trends (materials, finishes, fixtures, appliances, etc.)
Submit and track orders through our procurement schedule
Help maintain the project and purchasing budget
Requirements:
Minimum 1-2 years experience in the interior design or architectural field
AutoCAD (must be fluent)
SketchUp (Bonus Points)
Revit + Chief Architect Software (Double Bonus Points)
Graphic Design Capabilities (Adobe Suite - InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) (Triple Bonus Points)
A positive vibe and a good sense of humor!
Perks:
Competitive salary and benefits package
3-weeks paid vacation per year
Hybrid work model. 3 days in-office, 2 days remote per week
Being part of a small but mighty team with a ton of growth potential!
Job Type: Full-time
About the Company
Erika Jayne Design + Build is a design-driven, full-service residential design/build firm serving clients in the Washington, DC area. We specialize in interior design, architectural planning, and construction. Erika Jayne Design + Build works with clients to design new space, re-design existing, execute the build-out, and finish the space with lighting, furniture, accessory selections and custom pieces for the home.