Senior Designer

Overview

Barrow Interiors is looking for a full-time or part-time Senior Designer that can lead and manage high-end and large scale projects in the Charleston area and Kiawah Island from concept to completion. The ideal candidate is a creative, a go-getter with a proactive attitude, technical and an organized individual who is also able to succeed in a collaborative team environment. This position requires an extremely detailed person with excellent communication and client relationship building skills.

The role will oversee projects from concept to installation with project management including specifications, purchasing and installation for both luxury construction projects and whole house furnishings.

• Develop material palettes, FF&E selections, and design presentation materials for both selections and whole house furnishings design
• Prepare detailed, professional drawing sets in AutoCAD for construction and furniture fabrication
• Coordinate with fabricators, mill workers, trades, artists and contractors
• Manage day-to-day communication with clients, contractors, and vendors
• Lead site visits and design reviews onsite
• Track project schedules, budgets, and action items in design software (Studio Designer)
• Prepare for and attend all client presentations with team
• Source and specify FF&E, finishes, fixtures, and custom items
• Obtain pricing, manage quotes, and coordinate with receivers and installers
• Support installation and styling of completed spaces

• 5–7+ years of experience in high-end residential interior design
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, detailing and architectural plans for architectural review and collaboration
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for construction documentation
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) for concept boards and presentations
• Proficiency with Studio Designer software entering in proposals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently and a collaborating as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and shifting priorities
• Process driven and possess a process improvement oriented mindset

Barrow Interiors is a Charleston based boutique interior design firm with projects in Charleston, Kiawah and beyond. Barrow Interiors focuses on new residential home builds and remodels to furnishings design, fabrics, custom upholstery, curated art and vintage finds. Whether it is a historic renovation, beach cottage or mountain house, we partner with architects, builders, furniture craftsmen and local artisans to create unique spaces and pieces that tell a story.

Our designs are classic, rooted in timeless sophistication blending old with the new. Barrow Interior’s work has been recently featured in Southern Living, Real Simple and Homes and Gardens.

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Contact:
Suzanne Barrow, Principal