Interior Designer - #1412446

We:  

Love real estate and are passionate about building & developing the highest quality new construction  homes in Kirkland, WA. Most Enfort Homes projects are multi-million dollar eastside homes. With a  knack for design and an eye for detail, we set high standards for all our construction projects and our  chosen subs. We have a tight-knit culture and we work closely as a team, maximizing each person’s  areas of expertise. We are fast paced and growing quickly. We are hungry to succeed, and willing to  work to make it happen. We are energetic & thrive on the fast pace of our industry.  

You:  

You are a people-oriented, problem-solver who takes pride in satisfying clients and outsmarting the  competition. You thrive in dynamic environments where no two days are the same, and your efforts  directly impact the company’s success. Whether working in a team or independently, you strive for excellence and are always looking to improve. Your upbeat personality, effective communication skills, and ability to collaborate with consultants make you a valuable asset. You have a keen eye for design, balance, and scale, allowing you to visualize the end product.  

The Job:  

The Interior Design Associate will be responsible for creating show-stopping, high-end specification  homes for Washington's Eastside market. This role blends creativity with practicality, requiring you to  design homes that are both aesthetically pleasing, functional and budget conscious. You will assemble  comprehensive design packages, including detailed spec sheets and 3D renderings of each room, using  design software like Revit and D5. As a part of Enfort's Design Department, you will work closely with our Architectural Designers and Senior Design Manager, as well as our Construction team, subcontractors, and trades. As our Interior Designer, you will ensure the successful execution of each  project from concept to completion.  

Job Responsibilities & Key Milestones:  

Backlog Project Revisions  

Objective: Review and revise 100% of seven backlogged projects within 45 days to align with current  design standards, company preferences, and organizational quality expectations.  

Measurement: Achieve 100% approval rate of revisions

Ensure Compliance with Design Standards  

Objective: Verify that active projects and projects in development align with company design standards  

Measurement: Achieve a compliance rate of 100% across all in-development projects and 80% across all  active projects.  

• Conduct thorough reviews of all active and in-development projects within the first 30 days of  start.  
• Identify and document discrepancies or deviations from established design standards. Provide  Narrative to Project Manager responsible for specific project.  
• Develop and implement corrective measures for non-compliant projects within 15 days of  identification. 

Timely and Comprehensive Design Deliverables:  

Objective: Deliver high-quality design packages utilizing company Revit template and materials library for  each project, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and company expectations.  

Measurement: Enhance project efficiency and client satisfaction by meeting all design milestones on time  and within budget, resulting in a 75% reduction in project revision requests.  

• Complete and deliver 100% of design packages on or before the agreed-upon schedule.
• Ensure all designs remain within the allocated project budgets through the selection and  application of materials specified via company materials library, with no more than a 5% variance.
• Include highly detailed and accurate design package within company Revit template, receiving  company approval rates of 90% or higher on initial presentations.  
• Provide cost breakdowns and timelines as part of the design deliverable package.  

Presale Design Options  

Objective: Develop comprehensive pre-sale design options tailored to each project to enhance buyer  experience and streamline decision-making.  

Measurement: Increase buyer engagement and satisfaction by offering curated design options, achieving  a net positive impact on revenue through reduced sales concessions or increased upsell opportunities.  

• Create a minimum of 3 distinct pre-sale design packages for each project before sales launch.   

Innovation and Material Selection  

Objective: Drive innovation in design by utilizing materials selected from our company material library creating sustainable, cost-effective, and aesthetically pleasing designs for all company projects.  

Measurement:  

• Research and integrate at least 5 new innovative materials into the company library each quarter.
• Research and integrate at least 3 new design approaches into projects each quarter.  
• Maintain alignment of material choices with project budgets, achieving cost efficiency in 90% of cases.  
• Present quarterly updates to the team on 3 or more emerging trends and materials relevant to project goals, then discuss how we can integrate them into the company library.  

Collaboration and Communication  

Objective: Coordinate with other stakeholders (contractors, architects, project managers and leadership)  to ensure seamless project execution.  

Measurement: Resolve project-related issues within a 3-day timeframe.  

Training  

Objective: Expedite onboarding by mastering company systems, tools, and protocols through team  knowledge sharing, targeted courses, and certifications.  

Measurement:  

• Become a power user of Blue Beam by Revu within 60 days of start  
• Become an experienced user of Salesforce within 90 days of start or 30 days of Phase 1 roll out.
• Become a proficient user of Builder Trend within 30 days and until complete transition to Salesforce or other project management tool  

Salary & Benefits:  

• Salary DOE: $80-$130K  
• Annual bonus based on personal contribution & company performance  
• Individual Bonus based on product development  
• 3 weeks PTO + 8 Federal Holidays Off  
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS rate and $50/mo phone allowance  
• Health & dental benefits  
• 401(k) with 4% company matching