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Associate Designer Job Description

The Associate Designer plays a pivotal role in supporting the firm’s design projects by taking ownership of defined project components while collaborating closely with Design leadership and staff. This position bridges the gap between Junior and Senior levels, providing both design execution and project coordination while developing leadership skills, with a heavy focus on project management. The Associate Designer is expected to manage portions of multiple projects with growing independence, support client relationships, mentor Junior Designers, and contribute to the overall quality and creativity of the firm’s work.

Job Functions/Responsibilities:

Client & Project Support

• Partner with Design leadership to manage defined aspects of client projects from concept through installation.
• Assist in client communication by preparing meeting agendas, participating in client meetings, and ensuring follow-up notes and action items are completed.
• Contribute to proposals, design intent documentation, and project presentations.

Project Oversight & Coordination

• Manage up to 6 full-service residential projects concurrently, from design presentation through installation (typically 8–24 month timelines).
• Assist Principal, and Senior Design staff in coordination of smaller projects. 
• Serve as liaison between Principal, Senior Design team and vendors, contractors, and the internal design team to execute projects.
•  Develop, monitor, and maintain comprehensive project schedules, budgets, and progress reports.
•  Conduct site visits and oversee quality control throughout each phase of the project. Travel to multiple states may be required.
•  Coordinate with architects, contractors, and consultants to ensure design intent is executed accurately.  
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and on-site conditions to ensure quality control
• Establish and maintain project scope, budgets, and schedules
• Maintain clear communication with all project stakeholders, ensuring timelines and expectations are met.

Design Development & Execution

• Develop design concepts, CAD drawings, and presentation in collaboration with Design Team
• Develop finish schedules, specifications, and furniture/fixture selections for review, ensuring alignment with client goals and project budget ranges.
• Maintain consistency and accuracy across all design documentation and client deliverables. 
• Ensure that all drawings and presentation documentation are current and accurately reflect design intent with support from junior designer and design assistant. 
• Maintain organized digital project files with G-Suite, physical project materials and project tasks in Asana. 
•  Coordinate and attend site visits, installations, and client presentations. 
• Partner with Senior Designers and Design Director in the production of detailed architectural drawings, elevations, and construction documentation; with support from junior team members. 
•  Develop millwork, lighting, and material specifications with precision and clarity
•  Communicate  conceptual ideas into design solutions that reflect the Anyon’s aesthetic
•  Create and manage presentation materials, and client documentation.

Vendor, Purchasing & Coordination

• Participate in all consultant coordination, escalating issues to Design Leadership as needed.
• Review proposals and purchase orders to ensure accuracy, and expediting reports to ensure delivery schedules are in coordination with project timelines. 
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with artisans, suppliers, and contractors to ensure quality craftsmanship and service.

Team Collaboration & Mentorship

• Provide day-to-day guidance to Junior Designers, assigning and reviewing their work while continually supporting their development.
• Collaborate with the operations team to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.
  

Time & Workflow Management

• Manage time effectively across multiple projects, meeting billable targets.
• Maintain accurate project timelines and communicate updates to Design Leadership.

On-Site & Installation Support

• Coordinate and attend site visits and installations, managing portions of the on-site work independently in a professional manner. 
• Ability to troubleshoot minor issues, document site and installation progress with photos and accurate notes, for the project team and client to reference. 

Administrative and Other Duties

• Consistently model and integrate the firm’s Core Values in every aspect of work — from daily interactions and decision-making to project execution and client service — ensuring they are reflected in both individual performance and team collaboration.
• Participate in design-related events, vendor presentations, or marketing initiatives as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in high-end residential interior design 
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam for design with proven ability to produce refined design documentation and compelling client presentations.
• Strong capability in interpreting architectural drawings, and developing interior finish schedules. 
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate confidently and professionally with clients, vendors, contractors, and internal teams.
• Professional demeanor: polished, intelligent, discreet, and able to represent the firm with warmth and confidence.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple projects, deadlines, and shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment while independently managing assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Familiarity with high end showrooms, vendors, and industry resources; established trade relationships strongly preferred.
• Adaptability and flexibility in responding to evolving project needs.
• Ability to work in-person a majority of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a seated environment for up to or in excess of 8 hours a day.
• Ability to work on a computer for up to or in excess of 8 hours a day.
• Ability to use the phone for extended period of times.

Anyon LLC. is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, service member status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, and local laws.