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Residential Architectural Designer
Estimated Pay | $28 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Columbus, Ohio |
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Job Description
The Designer is responsible for collaborating in a team approach to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of information during the Development phase of a project. To assist the clients in creating an innovative and beautiful project. Starting from the Initial Design Meeting to the completion of a project.
Responsibilities:
Leads/Clients
- Provide the best customer service as possible to keep a positive experience for the client, so they refer us to their friends and family and/or use us for future projects.
- Engage with clients emotionally.
- Provide them with a design that is better than they ever imagined. Create a one-of-a-kind design customized to their needs &wishes, but most importantly to stay within their budget expectations.
- Meet with potential clients to see the job, photograph, and take preliminary measurements/notes.
- Present drawings at Design Presentation including 2-3 options and 3D renderings.
- Obtain quotes for cabinets and countertops for each project and establish accurate pricing for the selections. Give quotes to the Sales with notes to succeed.
- Order designer-specific items and approve invoices on these items.
- Maintain positive communication with the Homeowner throughout the project via constant telephone, fax, mail, or email.
- Prepare closeout documents for all projects. IE: Allowances, selection sheet, etc.
- Nurture existing, past, and potential clients via email, letters, brochures, and phone communication. This is our livelihood- cultivate it.
Administrative
- Keep staff updated of new products and ideas being asked about by vendors/clients.
- Keep library and showroom samples updated and organized.
- Assist with trade shows, open houses, and industry events. IE: meetings with ASID, NARI, etc.
- Answer phones as needed.
- Attend continuing education seminars, and product knowledge groups, keep updated on current pricing, new product introduction, and industry trends.
- Assist in generating leads to fuel the pipeline and assist in keeping the pipeline updated.
- Mis-ordered, miscalculated fancy items handled solely by you, accepting responsibility, and working vendor for discount to reduce monies loss. You must produce a written document clarifying mistakes, the total of mistakes, & time delay.
· 10 years experience in residential drafting, architecture, or design in the Design-Build industry
· Must be able to draw and design additions, whole house remodels, and interior details, and have knowledge of home construction and remodeling
· Experience in Chief Architect a plus
· Highly organized
· Excellent communicator
· Takes direction well from a team of individuals
· Willing to work on multiple projects at once will be required
· People person that comes off well in person & unplanned