We Are Hiring. 

Ellis Design Group is a full service design firm offering architectural and interior design services for both commercial and residential applications. Our sister companies are interior design showroom Hawthorne House and SCOPE Lighting Group.  SCOPE Lighting Group is a project-based lighting design and specification company applying cutting edge applications to interior environments. Tasks in all positions will also apply to SCOPE.  


Open Positions:

 
  • Updated 12/15/2022

    FULL TIME:

    NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS  

    Job Title:

    Design Project Manager for Construction, Interior Design, and Decorating

    Ellis Design Group is immediately seeking an energetic, motivated, highly organized and tech-savvy leader to project manage construction, interior design, and decorating for a busy and thriving multi-faceted design firm.

    Job Overview

    An interior design project manager ensures projects flow as smoothly as possible from conception to final delivery. The ideal candidate has the technical expertise to effectively communicate and manage through various platforms the design-related decisions with project stakeholders. Decision making and effective communication skills are imperative.

    Job Duties and Responsibilities

    • Field all emails and communications from clients, vendors, contractors, subcontractors and all other project affiliates, and facilitate call-to-action items demonstrated therein.

    • Facilitate and coordinate the execution of the design team’s vision

    • Daily interaction with both the design team, clients, suncontractors, vendors and fabricators is essential

    • Develop proposals for potential jobs, competitive fee structures reflecting defined scope of services for project pursuits

    • Establish and manage project schedules, benchmarks and timelines

    • Establish and manage working budgets both for construction projects and decorating and furnishing projects

    • Oversee the completion of projects on time and within fee budget

    • Anticipate, understand and manage client expectations

    • Motivate the project team to meet project goals through encouragement and/or course correction

    • Oversee the selection of materials, furnishings, fixtures and equipment

    • Oversee administration of construction phase procedures and documentation (shop drawings/submittals, requests for information & addenda/clarifications)

    • Oversee development and presentation of appropriate technical solutions to project stakeholders

    • New technologies, Monday.com, excellent communication skills

    • Drive the coordination of internal staff, external consultants and other stakeholders to achieve a cohesive and collaborative project team.

    • Attend and conduct presentations

    • Develop effective project directives, outlines, projections, schedules and strategies over the course of the project

    • Oversee development and communication of appropriate project phasing

    • Manage all facets of project production in order to generate a thorough set of documents

    • Oversee the development and implementation of effective approaches to understanding and resolving technical challenges

    • Understand and apply appropriate industry standards and construction practices

    • Oversee quality assurance processes and quality control of project documents

    • Ongoing project expediting and project tracking and communication with clients and team members of project status

    • Project reconciliations

    Required Qualifications

    • Excellent communication skills, and scheduling skill

    • Demonstrated skills with a variety of administrative responsibilities and the ability to manage a large team of designers.

    • Familiarity with new technologies and software such as Monday and MS Office (Excel)

    • Preferred Qualifications

    • Previous experience as an interior designer and/or a strong grasp of interior design fundamentals or experience in the construction industry.

    • A bachelor's degree in interior design or a closely related field, such as fine arts, furniture design, or product design from an art school.

    • Previous experience at an interior design firm or construction company is an asset.

    Working Conditions & Compensation

    • Ideally this is an in person/hybrid position located at our studio in Athens, Georgia.

    Compensation is based on previous experience.

  • Full Time

    NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS              

    Ellis Design Group has exciting opportunities for Junior- and Senior-level designers who possess talent, energy, technical skills, organizational ability, and client focus.  Qualified candidates should have experience with the interior design process from conception through installation, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible work environment.

    Primary responsibilities include design, architectural, interior and decorative drafting, project management, furniture and fabric sourcing, vendor coordination, client communications and construction specification.

    The ideal candidate should be a team player who possesses a sophisticated eye for design, and a willingness to contribute creatively to a wide variety of residential and commercial design projects. Must also be comfortable with on-site visits and installations.

    Candidate must be self assured and able to lead times and hold subcontractors and vendors accountable. 

    Job Requirements:

    Bachelor's or Associates degree in Interior Design and/or Architecture

    Previous experience in a design firm required

    Proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp

    Proficiency in MS Excel and Word, and Apple operating systems

    Communicate with vendors and track orders

    Self-starter with ability to multi-task and prioritize

    Reliable, focused and detail-oriented

    Ability to work in a collaborative environment

    Responsibilities Include:

    Architectural drafting and rendering, including hand rendering

    Construction specification

    Managing client, vendor, and subcontractor communications

    Scheduling and project management

    Perform site visits and prepare progress reports

    Other duties as assigned.

    Salary:

    DOE

    Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and work samples to be considered for the position. Your information will be held in the strictest confidence.  Submit to jobs@hawthornehouseinc.com.

     

  • Part Time

    NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS          

    Ellis Design Group is seeking an on-call or part-time CAD Drafting Assistant with potential growth to full-time employment.  Further opportunities could exist with our sister company SCOPE Lighting Group in the areas of drafting as well as lighting design and 3D photometric planning.

    Requirements Include:

    Work in-house in our Athens office

    Proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp; knowledge of Photoshop and other graphic design programs a bonus

    Self-starter with ability to multi-task and prioritize

    Reliable, focused, and detail-oriented

    Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

    Responsibilities Include:

    Use of AutoCad and SketchUp to create renderings, plans, elevations, detail millwork drawings, and reflected ceiling plans for client presentation 

    Perform site visits for measurement verification as needed.

    Experience in design, furnishings, or construction is key

    Other duties as assigned.

    Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and work samples to be considered for the position. Your information will be held in the strictest confidence. Submit to jobs@hawhtornehouseinc.com.

  • Ellis Design Group is seeking a CAD Drafting Specialist.  Part-time, full-time or freelance positions available immediately.   Further opportunities could exist with our sister company SCOPE Lighting Group in the areas of drafting as well as lighting design and 3D photometric planning.

    Requirements Include:

    Work in-house in our Athens Office or remotely.

    Proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp required; knowledge of Photoshop and other graphic design programs a bonus.

    Must be proficient in Excel and Apple operating systems.

    Experience in construction documents and architectural drafting is a must.

    Self-starter with ability to multi-task and prioritize

    Reliable, focused, and detail-oriented

    Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

    Responsibilities Include:

    Use of AutoCad and SketchUp to create renderings, plans, elevations, detail millwork drawings, and reflected ceiling plans for client presentation 

    Perform site visits for measurement verification as needed.

    Experience in design, furnishings, or construction is key

    Other duties as assigned.

    Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and work samples to be considered for the position. Your information will be held in the strictest confidence. Submit to pjobs@hawthornehouseinc.com.

Interested applications should send resumes and inquiries to jobs@hawthornehouseinc.com


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