Adorna is seeking a Lead Designer with 7+ years of experience in commercial, hospitality, and residential markets. Under management of the Creative Director and with the support of a Junior Designer, the Lead Designer is responsible for conducting client projects from concept and design development, through construction administration and installation. In coordination with the Creative Director, the Lead Designer develops and maintains detailed project plans, coordinates consultants, and works collaboratively with clients, contractors, vendors, and team members to deliver projects on time and within budget.   Responsibilities & Duties 

• Set pre-design inspirations, project palettes and finish selections in collaboration with the Creative Director 

• Execute overall vision and style direction through design development, product specification, fabrication and installation 

• Develop architectural design and construction documents related to all phases of each project 

• Execute project designs within budget to maximum client satisfaction and optimal company margins 

• Contribute to overall operations, including but not limited to: innovation of custom furnishings and construction details, refinement of internal project-related systems and processes, and proactive exploration of Adorna-aligned industry partnership opportunities

Qualifications 

• Interior Design: 7+ years (minimum preferred) with experience in commercial, hospitality, and residential sectors

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design or foreign equivalent.

• Knowledge of applications such as: SketchUp, Microsoft Office, Dropbox, Slack, Canva 

• Proficiency in AutoCAD & Adobe Creative Suite: Required

• Professional affiliations such as NCIDQ/ASID, IIDA, and LEED ID+C preferred 

• Exceptional attention to detail 

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to be assertive and clear with vendors and subcontractors in both written and verbal formats

• Must have a reliable car with a valid driver’s license 

The ideal start date for this position is November 1, with the initial employment as either Part-Time or a 1099 Independent Contractor, with the potential to transition to Full-Time with benefits. Please submit a cover letter of interest, resume, and portfolio samples to inquiry@adorna.design.

The role of Junior Designer is responsible for working within a team environment, collaborating directly with their Senior Designer, Procurement Coordinator, and Design Principal. The successful candidate will be comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously, helping clients achieve their design goals for projects of various size and scale.

Please submit a cover letter of interest, resume, and work sample to inquiry@adorna.design.