Job Summary

Madison, Wisconsin’s Sprinkman Design Collective is seeking a detail-oriented, driven, and friendly Principal Interior Designer to join our design team. This candidate must be able to work on residential and light commercial interior design projects collaboratively and with confidence, as well contribute to the development and continued growth of the company and its designers.

At Sprinkman Design Collective, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to providing top-quality professional design services for our clients. Projects include everything from furniture sourcing, to full renovations, to new builds, and everything in between. We offer a dynamic work environment where our team works alongside the Sprinkman Real Estate group. While we work hard - excitement, adventure, and laughter is a part of every day. This is a fantastic position if you want to be on the cutting edge of the design industry where your opinions, ideas, and what you bring to the table each day directly influences the company’s future.

Job Responsibilities

• Overall Design Project Responsibilities

  • Provide opportunities, clear deliverables, and actionable feedback throughout projects to develop Interior Designers to confidently and independently lead projects in their future

  • Work closely with contractors, architects, suppliers, trade partners, and fabricators to meet overall project goals

  • Communicate updates consistently, effectively, and professionally to all parties in person, on the phone, and via email

  • Clearly delegate assignments to Interior Designers that assist in their growth while most efficiently and effectively helping clients

  • Monitor and stay within established budget and timelines while effectively managing client expectations

  • Provide weekly project updates to the Business Manager

  • Lead post-mortem meetings with staff as well as partners

• Design Project Responsibilities by Phase

  • Onboarding

    • Respond to initial client inquiries and sell our services during Introductory Calls

    • Contact potential contractors either before or after Design Consult, review contractor contract upon receipt

    • Lead Design Consults with potential clients

    • Create accurate scope documents and estimates to review with potential clients

    • Create aggressive, but achievable client timelines

    • Recommend appropriate contractor(s) for project as needed

    • Lead Kickoff Meeting, obtaining all important client design preferences to inform design

  • Design

    • Create Design Concepts that both highlight the clients’ design preferences and also adhere to the design standards set by Sprinkman Design

    • Create light Construction Documentation and assist with red-lining Designers’ plans and elevations

    • Develop a holistic approach to designs that consider all aspects of a space and its contents

    • Source furniture, fixtures, finishes, and decor using online vendors, local suppliers, and partnerships with Interior Designers that meet established client preferences and maximize profits

    • Hold recurring meetings with appropriate members of the contractor teams to ensure understanding of design details

    • Document specifications for Procurement Manager and contractors

    • Lead meetings with clients to present - and effectively sell - design recommendations

  • Procurement and Expediting

    • Perform thorough evaluation and cross checking of order information prior to submission to Procurement Manager or contractor

  • Build Execution

    • Respond to contractors quickly regarding questions on design specifics

    • Review on-site installation by contractors at critical junctures to ensure adherence to design

  • Installation

    • Assist with coordination of delivery through local delivery services for installation

  • Project Completion

    • Supervise and assist with professional photography of finished install

• Other Responsibilities

  • Help to grow Interior Designers’ knowledge through training, inclusion, and client deliverable assignments to work towards confidently and independently leading projects in their future

  • Contribute to monthly trainings for Interior Designers to grow critical design knowledge

  • Provide feedback on Interior Designers to Business Manager on a regular basis to strategically and positively contribute to their development

  • Establish and maintain partnerships with suppliers, vendors, and contractors

  • Seek out and participate in continued education offerings, and stay up-to-date on current design news and trends

  • Maintain material library and make informed recommendations for which materials to stock

  • Provide recommendations and oversight to the maintenance of the Sprinkman Office’s design to reflect the company’s high standards

  • Share feedback with the team for ways to continue to improve the client experience

  • Assist with write-up contributions for design competitions and marketing efforts as necessary

  • Meet with leadership to report on company struggles and successes on established cadence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture

• 5+ years full time work experience in the design industry

• Proficient in design software (Revit and Enscape preferred)

• Strong knowledge of residential furniture, fixtures, finishes; including an understanding of materials, sizing, installation recommendations, ideal vendors, and more

• Awareness and interest in timeless, luxurious design that is bespoke, but functional for our clients

• NCIDQ certification a plus, but not a requirement

Qualities

• Self-driven to succeed, detail-oriented, and organized

• Able to manage several projects at once with long tasks lists

• Friendly, approachable, empathetic, and gregarious

• Team-player, focused on team success over individual recognition

• Talented relationship builder

• Takes a calm, level-headed and positive approach to daily challenges

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to train more junior Interior Designers

• Proficient in design software (Revit and Enscape preferred)

• Ability to create floor plans and elevations to demonstrate understanding of space planning

• Strong communication and problem solving skills

• Financial analysis and budgeting abilities

• Excel and Google Suite

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Negotiable

Benefits: Paid time off, 401k

Schedule: 8 hour shift, M-F; Plus additional days/hours for events and educational travel opportunities as required

Work Remotely: No

Education: Interior Design bachelor's degree

Experience: Interior Design, 5+ years