Senior Interior Designer

Joy Street Design (JSD) is an award-winning interior design firm headquartered in Oakland with a second office in Atlanta. JSD serves clients across both coasts and everywhere in between. We set the highest industry standards for service, while infusing spaces with imagination, purpose, and joy. We design, build + renovate our clients’ homes to match or surpass their lifestyle goals. JSD has received extensive recognition from national and local publications including HouseBeautiful, AD Pro, Elle Décor, CA Home and Design, and HGTV.  Our studios include a diversely talented team of interior designers, project managers, and client care specialists.

Joy Street Design is looking to expand our growing, thriving team with an exceptional, creative, CAD-savvy interior designer. This position is responsible for managing and facilitating all design work from the conceptual and presentation stage through the completion of assigned projects. Candidates should have a strong background in design and be capable of delegating tasks and working efficiently under deadlines in a fast-pace, busy and creative environment. The ideal candidate should be energetic, hardworking, punctual, and personable with the ability to interact with other designers as well as represent the firm to clients and potential clients. The candidate must be a strategic thinker who pays attention to details and is very organized.

We are excited to have you join our team and grow with our firm. This is a special opportunity to be part of an exceptionally creative, professional, and high-quality design team. We offer competitive pay packages and generous leave.

Responsibilities:

- Manage all phases of design from concept through construction and installation.

- Source furniture, fixtures, and accessories for client presentations.

- Prepare client design presentations including moodboards and budgets.

- Interface with clients and contractors on the job site. Collaborate with contractors, clients, and vendors on creative solutions when issues or problems are identified.

- Manage budgets and schedules on several projects.

- Prepare and maintain updated, detailed, and organized project files and materials utilizing the company’s purchasing software, task management application and templates per company standards.

- Consistent client communication and coordination.

Job Requirements:

- Degree in Interior Design and/or Architecture or other relevant educational experience.

- Minimum of 3+ years experience in a residential design firm required.

- A great design sensibility and a strong portfolio.

- CAD Expert. The studio uses Chief Architect but willing to work with someone with at least 5 years experience in AutoCAD or Revit.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.

- Strategic thinker who pays attention to detail and is very organized.

- Flexible, punctual, self-motivated, and the ability to learn new technology programs.

- Car and a valid driver’s license required for sourcing and site visits.

- Must be located in the Bay Area and authorized to work in the United States.

Joy Street Design offers a competitive salary and variety of benefits to our team including: subsidized health Insurance, 401k plan with match, paid maternity leave, paid holidays and educational stipends. To apply, please follow link to submit cover letter, resume, and any other relevant information.

Operations Manager

Joy Street Design is looking for an Operations Manager who has strong project management and team management skills, systems and processes knowledge, and strategic thinking experience. This role suits someone who is hardworking, yet relaxed and thrives on strategy and leading teams.

The Operations Manager will be primarily responsible for ensuring that our creative studio runs efficiently and smoothly. This is a leadership role that requires supervision of employees and overall project management for the firm. The Operations Manager will provide oversight and administration for all activities within the studio. Working closely with other team members, they will ensure that all staff have the environment and tools needed. They will be responsible for supporting the CEO in staff management, client relationships, and strategic partnerships.

Candidates should have big-picture perspective, be self-starters and have excellent written and verbal communication. This is a position that could grow with the right candidate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

• Manage and refine daily operations of Oakland studio.
• Ensure that all operational processes are properly documented and that key information is organized, accessible and secure.
• Create detailed project management plans in Airtable and Asana.
• Track project status and provide detailed but succinct updates to the CEO.
• In collaboration with (and management of) Procurement Manager, creation and enforcement of efficient procurement process.

Team Management

• Manage the performance and execution of the responsibilities of teammates.
• Lead quarterly performance review meetings.
• Ensure that team members operate efficiently and effectively keeping the mission at the forefront.
• Ensure the team is healthy, functional, communicative, and cohesive.
• Manage the hiring process and analyze effectiveness of current team members.
• Receive and track requested employee vacations and remote work.

Strategic Guidance + Leadership

• Management of departmental objectives.
• Provide strategic value and input.
• Interface with bookkeeper and CFO to understand financial standing of the firm.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 4 years of experience managing a business or business segments (bonus points if it was a creative studio).
• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Office programs and ability to learn new technology programs.
• Strong communication skills - not afraid to ask questions if unsure
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker who pays attention to detail and is very organized.
• Flexible, punctual, self-motivated, and the ability to learn new technology programs.
• This position requires physical movement and applicant should be able to lift at least 25 lbs.
• Car and a valid driver’s license required for sourcing and site visits.
• Must be able to work from the Oakland office Monday-Friday.
• Must be located in the Bay Area and authorized to work in the United States.

Joy Street Design offers a competitive salary and variety of benefits to our team including: subsidized health Insurance, 401k plan with match, paid maternity leave, paid holidays and educational stipends. To apply, please follow link to submit cover letter, resume, and any other relevant information.

Executive Assistant

Working directly for the CEO and founder, the Executive Assistant is the primary administrative and personal support for the CEO’s daily activities including scheduling, emailing, and phone calls. The EA is the gatekeeper for all correspondence and meetings, ensuring that the CEO stays on schedule, updated, and organized. This position requires knowledge of all fundamental administrative duties, business savvy, ability to maintain strong client relationships, remain trustworthy and discreet with sensitive information, and a calm demeanor.

Candidates must have experience working in a fast-paced environment with senior- level executives, dealing with complex issues, discrete clientele, and time constraints.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage daily operations of Georgia studio
• Schedule and manage dynamic business and personal calendars, including professional and personal appointments with an eye for detail and accuracy
• Review and respond to incoming phone calls, mail, and email including communication both to CEO and to the EA accounts
• Act as fast and efficient conduit between CEO, staff, clients, vendors, and contacts
• Transcribe and send emails and letters on behalf of the CEO
• Impeccable grammar and typing skills are essential
• Coordinate with CEO’s family, staff, and other service providers to ensure seamless scheduling of business and personal appointments and tasks
• Maintain consistent communication with internal staff related to CEO’s schedule and project expectations
• Review CEO’s tasks on an ongoing basis and proactively provide input regarding scope and feasibility
• Field inquiries from prospective clients on behalf of the CEO and ensure timely and consistent attention to job leads
• Utilize judgment to escalate and prioritize prospective clients, current clients, and personal matters
• Exercise complete discretion regarding all private and personal information of the CEO and clients; an understanding of standard Non-Disclosure Agreements is encouraged.
• Organize and prioritize CEO’s daily workflow by use of clearly marked folders and regular communication; prepare necessary information for meetings (i.e., emails, portfolios, contracts, time billing information, directions, etc.)
• Prepare Daily Updates for CEO and deliver to CEO’s residence as necessary
• Arrange and manage CEO’s travel arrangements utilizing all travel rewards programs to their fullest extent
• Work as a team with the operations manager of the business and the Family Assistant to track and coordinate birthdays, holidays, meetings, and other events for CEO and office including cards, gifts, invitations, RSVP’s, catering, decorations, and valet services

QUALIFICATIONS

• Five or more years of Executive Assistant experience is required; Experience supporting a high-level CEO or executive is a plus
• Experience and confidence working in a dynamic, always changing, fast-paced environment
• Experience in project management a plus
• Experience working in a startup or similar office environment experiencing growth
• Substantial knowledge of all MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professional demeanor and confidentiality in all business and personal matters
• Exceptional time-management and organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks in a constantly changing environment, and capability to follow through on tasks under deadline pressure

Joy Street Design offers a competitive salary and variety of benefits to our team including: subsidized health Insurance, 401k plan with match, paid maternity leave, paid holidays and educational stipends. To apply, please follow link to submit cover letter, resume, and any other relevant information.