Careers

Responsibilities

• Visit job sites to analyze space availability, design needs, and client preferences regarding finish selections;
  
• Create design sketches, design boards, presentation materials, and other visual formats;
  
• Arrange client meetings and document the project progress;
  
• Guide client with finish selections to ensure the project stays within budget;
  
• Collaborate and participate in all phases of the project, from conceptual design through construction;
  
• Oversee and track the buying process of materials and finishes to complete the project;
  
• Ensuring project completion within the allocated budget and timeline;
  
• Use various software, including 2020 Design software, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Understanding of design-based projects including construction and interior design;
  
• Identify current trends;
  
• Ability to interpret client’s design aesthetic and desired function of space, and provide guidance in finish selections that deliver a successful design result;
  
• In-depth understanding of entire MS Office suite;
  
• Ability to organize a daily workload by priorities;
  
• Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced quickly changing environment;
  
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills;
  
• Professional level verbal and written communications skills.
  

Communication

• Facilitate meetings effectively;
  
• Effectively communicate relevant project information;
  
• Resolve issues in a timely fashion;
  
• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
  

Leadership / Teamwork / Development

• Identify opportunities for improvements and make constructive suggestions for change;
  
• Remain on the forefront of emerging industry practices;
  
• Keep track of lessons learned and share those lessons with team members;
  
• Seek and participate in development opportunities beyond required training;
  
• Set and manage client expectations with fortitude to meet or exceed those expectations;
  
• Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction;
  
• A strong desire to work in an integrated design+build firm.
  

Salary & Benefits

DMG Design + Build offers all full-time employees a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, life, vision, and dental coverage, paid holidays, personal time, and IRA.

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $45,000 – $65,000, commensurate with experience

Benefits:

• 401(k)
  
• Dental Insurance
  
• Health Insurance
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Retirement Plan
  
• Vision Insurance
  

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

• Metairie, LA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
  

Experience:

• Interior Designers: 2 years (Preferred)

Please send your resume and cover letter to Aren McCroskey at amccroskey@dmgnola.com.