Designer - 636XY785

Job Description

Designer's Responsibilities

The Designer is responsible for managing the design process from the initial client consultation through documentation, selections, and construction coordination.

Client & Project Coordination

• Attend project kick-off and weekly meetings.

• Meet with homeowners, CM, PM, vendors, and trades as required.

• Review the homeowner's wish list, project scope, allowances, budget (including any additional costs due to upgrades).

• Maintain clear communication with homeowners, CM, PM, PCC, adjusters, trades, and consultants.

• Communicate design concerns, outstanding items, and potential budget or schedule impacts.

Design & Documentation

• Develop preliminary floor plans and 3D renderings as needed.

• Prepare and coordinate final floor plans, elevations (if needed), selections, lighting and framing floor plans as needed (Provide up to two revisions when applicable).

• Prepare mood boards/look-and-feels when required.

• Obtain client approvals/signatures and maintain organized project documentation (on the shared drive) and shared with the team involved.

Construction Coordination

• Coordinate design intent with the CM, trades, suppliers, and engineers.

• Prepare simple change orders and obtain trade pricing when required.

• Coordinate necessary changes/updates with the engineer.

• Order materials and assist with procurement coordination.

• Attend site walkthroughs and complete checklists as required.

• Distribute approved documents to the appropriate project stakeholders.

Key Expectations

• Strong organization and attention to detail.

• Clear, proactive communication.

• Ability to balance design, budget, schedule, client expectations, and constructability.

• Take ownership of assigned projects and ensure design decisions are properly documented, approved, and communicated.