Senior Interior Designer

  • Washington
  • Highgate Senior Living Field Office
POSITION: Senior Interior Designer

- reporting to the Director of Interior Design & Project Purchasing

This position is in the center of the action & is a pivotal role in determining & completing all projects in a timely and accurate manner. Travel for on-site co-ordination & installation should be expected for at least 25% of your time. In-office collaboration required with hybrid "work from home" options available depending on projects. Strong AutoCAD, MS Office and Leadership skills are required for this hands-on senior position.

What your day will look like:

• Produce, review & correct within timely schedules on Interior Design technical CAD drawings consisting of plans, elevations, sections, details, millwork, lighting, electrical & power, that are accurately coordinated with the consultant drawings. • Coordinate with ID Dept., Facilities & Construction Management for the installation of purchased goods. Traveling to project locations to oversee installation of design materials as needed. • Prepare budgets and proposals. • Assist in determining yearly Capital Expenditures • Assist in updating the offices material and FF&E library. • Develop small & large renovations and new build projects. • Produce, send, record & track purchase orders to order materials, goods, and supplies for all your projects & the yearly CAPEX, then review order acknowledgements, proformas, invoices & deliveries against the orders. • Deal with non supplied, under orders, over orders and damaged goods. • Ensure that any invoices are sent to accounts for payment. • Produce and maintain all reports. • Ability to suggest alternate product for approval to produce cost/time savings, negotiating improved pricing wherever possible. • Produce & supply maintenance guidelines & MDSD Sheets for purchased goods when required. • Research materials to support the Highgate team on technical issues influencing design development. • Select materials & produce specifications of FF&E • Compile up to date records for all projects & during projects progress. • Maintain any diaries that are in the office & undertake all filing as required. • Arrange and attend meetings, taking minutes if necessary. • Prepare marketing materials such as 2D & 3D floor plans, project presentations & display boards. • Reconcile & submit all p-card transactions & expenses by the deadline each month. • Maintain & submit by the payroll cut-off deadlines an accurate record of hours worked, allocated to each specific project. • Other tasks and duties as assigned.

We're Looking for Someone Who: • Holds a degree or diploma in Interior Design. • A minimum of 8 years professional experience in a design firm. • Responsible for leading and promoting excellence in design, applying industry-leading expertise in Senior Living or hospitality and multi-family sectors. • Must be willing & able to travel as required within the USA & Canada, hold a valid passport & drivers' licence. • Must be willing to undergo a criminal background check in accordance with state law.

Highgate Senior Living Benefits & Salary HSL offers competitive benefits that support our team members in their life and career. This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to: • Team member Medical, Rx, Dental, & Vision coverage plan. • Basic Life & AD&D insurance - 100% Employer Paid w/ additional Voluntary Life and AD&D available. • Paid time off, 6 paid holidays and 8 paid vacation days to start in the first year, 6 paid holidays and 12 paid vacation days the second year & 6 paid holidays and 15 paid vacation days after three years. • Paid sick leave accrues beginning on the first day of employment and carries over year to year up to 20 days. • Paid parental leave, after the waiting period. • Learning & career development opportunities with tuition reimbursement possible after waiting period. • Team member assistance program. • Participation in a 401K program, after waiting period.

Salary Ranges: Minimum 8 years of professional interior design experience, (domestic experience preferred): $80,000 - $100,000. Acknowledging the time employees typically spend in the role, compensation is dependent on applicable years of experience and skillset.

About Highgate Senior Living Highgate Senior Living is a creative and growing company located throughout the United States. Our goal is excellence in creating a unique and fulfilling lifestyle for the seniors and their families in each community we serve. The Highgate philosophy is to offer a smaller, more intimate homelike setting that feels warm, inviting, and friendly. Giving holistic care to our residents in this setting is one of the ways we demonstrate that Highgate is different & better.

Mission Statement "Devote ourselves to helping every Highgate resident live a life of purpose."

Core Values Integrity - We inspire trust and respect because we are always honest, reliable, and genuine. Devotion - We go above & beyond what is required because we are passionate about serving others and excelling at our work. Innovation - We constantly look for new and better ways to help our residents, run our communities, and stay on the cutting edge of senior care. Energy - We come to work each day with a positive attitude and an eagerness to pour ourselves into the task at hand. Leadership - We set the standards in our category, continuously evolving so that others want to emulate us. Based on our philosophy, we are looking for a person that shares these goals.

If you feel you would be a good fit for our team, please apply with your resume and portfolio.