Interior Designer and/or Lead Designer

We are looking for an EXPERIENCED Interior Designer or Lead Designer to join our charismatic team of talented, driven individuals. THELIFESTYLEDCO® is expanding rapidly and we are looking for an addition who can bring a balanced and positive skill set to our close knit team. Our Design Team members are self-directed individuals, extremely detail oriented, have killer project management skills and a design eye to compliment! The right candidate is experienced and passionate about interior design, new builds, building materials and the technical requirements to make all of it happen and hit the ground running!

This is a collaborative team environment under the creative direction of Founder and Principal Designer, Kristen Forgione. Our Designers manage all aspects of our projects from initial consultations to executing flawless installs. We deliver our signature Organic Desert Living® aesthetic in each of our designs and projects, making them recognizable. Our new team member must strive to further our impact within the design industry both in Arizona and as we continue to increase our footprint nationwide. We have high ethical and moral expectations for all employees of our company, and insist that everyone operates with the highest level of respect and kindness to each other, our clients and our families.

Our Designers can move between appointments, projects, clients and job duties with ease, and operate seamlessly between the ever-changing requirements of this industry. Strong attention to detail, and accuracy in product knowledge, measurements, and trade/contractor capabilities is required. Our team focuses on predicting trends and staying ahead of this evolving industry by attending market events with occasional travel.

WE ENCOURAGE ALL PEOPLE TO APPLY! AND WHEN WE SAY ALL, WE MEAN ALL!

Qualifications, including but not limited to:

Although this is a general outline of job qualifications, all employees are expected to be ''hands on'' and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive.

• Extreme attention to detail with an overall desire to produce consistent, accurate work.
• Refined Client/Project Management skills and tactics.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask while asking for support and leading project progress.
• Proven ability to command the attention of a room and take control where applicable between clients and vendors.
• Desire to collaborate and take redirection, positively.
• Positive, half full attitude, with a killer sense of humor.
• Strong desire to put client needs above all else.
• 1-3 years previous Designer experience within a professional Design Firm/environment.
• Eat, Sleep and Breathe Design and Organic Desert Living®.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• SketchUp or AutoCAD EXPERT level is a MUST.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office/Google Sheets including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong working knowledge of precise budget management and concepts.
• Some working knowledge of project management platform like Asana, Basecamp, or other.
• Knowledge of finishes, materials, color selections and specifications between building materials and furniture/soft goods.
• Knowledge of design requirements/build order/specifications for high end luxury residential properties.
• Social Media understanding to collaborate between firm's social channels and your own.
• Endless and boundless, energy and a strong desire to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to travel where required.

Benefits:

• Employee Discount
• 401(k) opt in option after one year of full-time employment.
• Paid vacation
• Immediate HRA program access.
• Paid Parental Leave after one year of full-time employment.
• Small relocation support package may be available if applying from out of state.

Benefit conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

The Must Haves:

• Must be available to work full time from our office in Phoenix, AZ
• Work independently, have reliable transportation, and owns a cell phone (Apple products preferred).
• Understand THELIFESTYLEDCO® culture
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

This is a salaried position starting at $55K+ with pay depending on experience. If this sounds like your dream job, please email a cover letter, resume, Instagram handle, photos of 1-3 projects you've recently completed that best reflect your aesthetic, and a design board with subject line "Interior Designer Applicant" to careers@thelifestyledco.com. This is a test, so follow directions carefully.