CAREERS

Junior Designer

Job Description

A boutique high-end residential Interior Design Firm in the Austin Metro area is seeking an exceptional Jr. Designer.

Requirements Include:

• Possess a degree from an accredited Interior Design program
• 2-4 years of working experience in a design firm
• Proficiency in Studio Designer preferred
• Extremely organized and methodical
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional portfolio of work
• Experience with all phases of Interior Design process
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software including Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Proficient in CAD, sketch and hand-drawing a plus
• Must have personal stability
• Must have a mature, pleasant and professional demeanor
• Must have an easy communication style and work confidently with design staff and  luxury clientele
• Must be exceptionally driven and passionate about achieving excellence in your work
• Must be able to demonstrate a history of exquisite follow through skills
• Must have familiarity with 5 star experiences
• Must embody a refined personal presence
• Must demonstrate high levels of emotional intelligence
• Must live within a 20 mile radius

Responsibilities Include:

• Report directly to Allison Jaffe
• Assist with research, sourcing and pricing
• CAD
• Sampling, CFA’s and vendor follow through
• Manage product images; scanning, saving and printing
• Assist with creation of proposals
• Prepare Client proposal packages
• Update Studio Designer with all  necessary updates
• Update Master Task List
• All design department filing
• Create and maintain design folders
• Assist with creating of client presentations
• Update and maintain resource library
• Errands and general Designer assistance

This award winning Interior Design firm offers a pleasant working environment in a beautiful office, competitive compensation package and opportunity for advancement for the right candidate.  This position is ideal for an exceptional Jr. Designer who wants a stable, full-time and long-term position with an outstanding group.

Qualified candidates please e-mail resumes with cover letter and salary history to Hiring Manager at: HR@allisonjaffe.com

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!

Compensation depending on experience and expertise.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES ONLY!  All others will not be responded to.

Expeditor / Purchasing Coordinator

Job Description

A boutique high-end residential Interior Design Firm in the Austin Metro area is seeking an Expeditor (or Purchasing Coordinator) to handle the high volume of merchandise purchasing and installations.

This high-performing interior design firm offers a pleasant working environment with a competitive compensation package for the right candidate. This position is ideal for an outstanding professional who has master project tracking and coordination skills and wants a stable and long-term position with a growing firm.  This position is part-time and will work in the office.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage all purchasing and goods procurement interior design projects
• Coordinate all product deliveries
• Manage product warehousing as needed
• Coordinate shipping, deliveries and installations
• Enter all scheduling information in project tracking software
• Enter and manage all vendor information
• Weekly status reporting
• Coordinate with bookkeeper regarding vendor payments as needed
• Liaise with vendors to ensure they are providing goods and services as needed

Requirements Include:

• 2 years of product procurement experience
• 2 years of office administration experience
• A degree in business administration preferred
• Experience in design showroom, products or design industry procurement preferred
• Interior Design vendor knowledge a big plus
• Must live within a half hour of Austin metro area
• Must be able to commit 3 years or more to the position
• Proficiency in Studio Designer preferred

Character Strengths:

• Professional and polished personal and phone presence
• Gifted at building and maintaining professional relationships
• Expert grammar and spelling skills
• Highly organized, process and detail oriented
• Must have a track record of precision in your work
• Must be technically savvy
• Old school work ethic
• Extremely skilled at coordinating interdependent processes and timing
• Gifted in multi-tasking in a fast paced environment
• Must be effectual at coordinating and communicating with vendors
• Must have a high level of personal stability

Qualified applicants, attach resume with cover letter and salary history.

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!

Qualified applicants only please. All others will not be responded to.