Junior Interior Designer

Duties And Responsibilities

Anticipated Achievements:

• Achieving a 95% completion rate for process checklists by the specified deadline.
• Dedicated to familiarizing myself with our vendors, acquiring proficiency in all vendors' styles and price points, and designing within budget and style.
• Producing documentation with at least 75% accuracy and delivering the following documents to the Project Manager on time:
• All design documents
• All interior specifications
• All client files, accordions notebooks, etc.
• Devoting myself to mastering all DDG’s processes by completing all required work with 75% accuracy, including but not limited to:
  

Programming

• Enthusiastically participating in site measurements, creating existing furniture/room photo inventory & entering AutoCAD with site measurements.
• Looking forward to attending the Programming Meeting with the Principal and Lead Designer.
  
  

Schematic Design

• Excited about reviewing "yes" fabric inspirations and meeting notes.
• Eager to design alongside the Principal, Lead Designer, and Senior Design Drafter.
• Committed to labeling all selected items, ensuring proper attention to the location, sizes, etc., per design direction.
• Ready to update/create all floor plans, elevations, design details, etc., in AutoCAD as directed by Sr. DD.
• Prepared to create presentations as needed based on deadlines.
• Willing to prepare the presentation setup with the Project Coordinator.
  
  

Construction Documents

• Excited to collaborate in the selection of all fixed finishes.
• Creating an interior specification binder with all details.
  
  

Design Documents

• Genuinely interested in pricing and creating all spec sheets.
• Eager to print updated 24x36 floor plans for presentation.
• Looking forward to attending presentations as requested.
• Prepared to create custom spec sheets for any reselects after Principal approval.
  
  

Art + Accessories:

• Thrilled to create an Accessories Shopping list and presentation as directed by Principal and Lead Designer.
• Excited to place and track online orders from PM and/or Senior Designer.
  
  

Installation: Committed to attending installation as requested by PM and/or Senior Designer.

Core Competencies

Tactical Skills & Behaviors Required:

• Outstanding customer service. Ensure highest quality customer service and lead other employees to do the same. Be the gold standard for going the extra mile.
• Know Our Business. Be 100% knowledgeable about all aspects of DDG. Ask for education when you have questions.
• Be a master at all technical programs. Be able to know the functionality of the following technical programs as they relate to DDG’s needs: Excel, PowerPoint, In-Design, and Photoshop, Sprout Social, Word Press and Studio Webware.
• Can-do Attitude. Be flexible to an interchange of who does what because every project is different. Be ready to help around the office when you have free time.
  
  

Cultural Mandates

The Broader Demands of Duet Design Group’s Culture – for all:

• Be flexible and Adaptable. DDG is a small business that is growing. Outcomes, standards, responsibilities, and strategies will change from time to time. Sometimes with your consent and approval, sometimes without. Be able to adjust quickly to changing priorities and adapt effectively to change.
• Outstanding customer service. Ensure the highest quality customer service when customers see you and smile. All team members work to create raving fan clients.
• Show Respect and Courtesy. Treat every person you approach or who approaches you with respect and courtesy. Treat others the way you want to be treated.
• Bring Positive Energy and Enthusiasm. Ensure contact with you is a positive experience. Bring gratitude to your job each day, and ensure others know you are proud to be part of DDG. Leave yourpersonal challenges and complaints at the door before you walk into our space. Avoid the three c’s: don’t criticize, complain, or condemn! Don’t gossip with other employees; bring issues to your supervisor.
• A Feedback Culture. We are a feedback culture not a complaining culture: be able to accept feedback without taking it personally or being offended. Be able to give feedback with the sole intention of helping others. Def: of complaining: the expression of dissatisfaction or annoyance about something. Def: of feedback: information about reactions to a product, a person's performance of a task, etc. which is used as a basis for improvement.
• Be Intelligent and Accountable. Learn quickly and demonstrate the ability to proficiently understand and absorb new information. Be able to anticipate problems and head them off. Do what you say you will do or inform us of any change.
• Add Value. Make sure your participation adds value in meetings, phone calls, document creation, etc. Always look for opportunities to organize/ beautify the space. Ask ‘what else can I do?’ in slow times.
• Focus on Your Outcomes and Produce Results. Clearly understand the outcomes and standards expected of you and your position. Commit to your outcomes by establishing a clear work plan for each outcome. Get and stay organized. Be proactive and pay attention to detail. Avoid interesting activities (phones, emails, texting, etc.) that distract you from your outcomes.
• Stay Calm. Be able to remain consistent, courteous, respectful and enthusiastic when under the pressure and stress common in design business. Becoming even more focused and courteous in the face of stress is expected. Be respectful and authentic to everyone you encounter.
• Be Creative, Innovative, and Loyal. Come up with new ways of supporting our staff. Develop more meaningful relationships with our customers. Always be looking for ways to add value to our customers and our business. Stay fresh, stay new. Don’t get bogged down or bored. Constantly work on growing and improving yourself.
  
  

About Duet Design Group

At Duet Design Group, we're not just creating spaces; we're crafting experiences that resonate with our clients on a deeply personal level. As a boutique design firm, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, creativity, and genuine customer care. If you're ready to embark on a journey where every detail matters and creativity knows no bounds, join us as a Junior Interior Designer.