Position: Design Coordinator                    Start Date: 4/28/25
Position Type: Part-Time (10 hours/week)   Classification: Independent Contractor
Reporting to: Owner                                      Salary: $25-30/hour
 

* If Interested in Applying: Send resume & cover letter to lakestudiodesign@gmail.com

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Position Summary:
Lake Studio Design is a general contracting agency. We specialize in remodeling projects – either facelifts or guts – and collaborate with clients to transform their space, ensuring the design and function exceed expectations to bring ease and joy in day-to-day life. Our goal is to facilitate a streamlined and efficient project flow so clients experience minimal hassle or stress, and love the finished product because of the quality craftsmanship of our subcontractor partners and our attention to the details.

We are looking for a talented Interior Design Coordinator to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is proactive, a self-starter, detail oriented and looking to gain valuable design experience at a growing company.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Support winning new projects:
  • Attend initial client meetings to take detailed notes and measurements based on the project scope
  • Contribute design ideas to inform optimal layout of the space
  • Create AutoCAD Light drawings of the space to scale
  • Email subcontractor partners with relevant project details so they can provide a bid for the project
• Coordinate selections once a project is approved:
  • Pull together design and selection boards for client projects, featuring appliances, light fixtures, hardware and other accessories based on the project parameters
  • Shop for client selections to generate ideas for options to present as needed
  • Utilize BuilderTrend to update and maintain client budget and selections based on confirmed items and pricing
  • Follow up with vendors on customer service issues to ensure timely resolution
• Execute project set-up tasks before demo begins:
  • Order dumpsters for client projects and have them picked up after the project is complete
  • Ensure lockbox is in place prior to the project start date
  • Put Lake Studio Design signs in the yard prior to the project start date
• Schedule and attend inspections
• Run errands for the Owner, like picking up samples, returning product and shipping product to clients
• Shop for staging accessories prior to photo shoots at the end of each project
• Buy, wrap and send client gifts
• Take on any additional responsibilities as it makes sense

Competencies:

• Aligned with company values:
  • Authentic connection is our foundation, building partnership and trust so the end result fits each client’s unique needs and brings joy.
  • There is no one size fits all. We approach each project with fresh eyes and new energy.
  • We communicate consistently with clients so that design plans, budgets and expectations are clear throughout the project.
  • We are open and honest – about costs, delays or the unexpected – ensuring everyone is on the same page.
  • When we say we’re going to do something, we do it. Our team is reliable, thorough and provides high quality work.
  • We are proactive in bringing vendors and subcontractors together to generate creative solutions on behalf of our clients
• High attention to detail and follow through
• Self-starter, proactive problem solver and responsive to emails, phone calls and texts
• Strong collaborator, with both clients and team members
• Organized and able to multi-task across multiple client projects
• Professional communication and presentation of ideas

Required Experience and Availability:

• HS diploma or GED
• 2+ years of Interior Design experience
• 2+ years of experience using AutoCad or AutoCad Light
• Live in the Twin Cities Metro area (clients located in primarily western suburbs)
• Available Monday – Friday between 8am-5pm, with flexibility for meetings depending on project timing
• Independent contractor (e.g. invoice for hours worked)
• Adept at using Google Drive and Docs

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Not applicable.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

MSR Design, a national award-winning architecture and interior design firm headquartered in Minneapolis, is seeking an experienced interior designer to work on a wide variety of projects. We are seeking motivated individuals with curiosity and a passion for learning, strong technical skills in documentation and detailing, and interest in sustainable design as tracked through the ten measures of the AIA Framework for Design Excellence. The selected interior designer will be involved from concept design through construction completion of projects. We seek to hire an individual with a variety of backgrounds and the ability to work across multiple projects, who will thrive in our collaborative studio culture.
Required qualifications include:

• At least a bachelor’s degree in interior design from a CIDA-accredited design school.
• 5-10 years of experience as an interior designer.
• Collaboration with architects in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Developing dynamic design concepts and following through to project completion.
• Adept familiarity with contract furniture, textile and finish manufacturers and coordinating with industry reps.
• Experience with FF&E budgeting, specifications and coordination with dealers.
• Proficiency with presentation and graphics software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and PowerPoint).
• Advanced proficiency with 3D computer aided drafting (Revit) and familiarity with 2D computer aided drafting (AutoCAD).
• Experience with 3D modeling and rendering (Revit and Enscape) and hand sketching.
• NCIDQ certification preferred.

A WBE-certified firm with a Just label, MSR Design offers competitive salary and benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 401(k) plan; continuing education opportunities; parental leave; and participation in annual bonus and profit-sharing programs. The salary range is $70,000-$95,000. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, digital portfolio, and salary requirements to officemanager@msrdesign.com
MSR Design values staff flexibility and values in-person collaboration. This is an on-site position. Fully remote candidates will not be considered.
MSR Design is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

MSR Design, a national award-winning architecture and interior design firm headquartered in Minneapolis, is seeking an experienced interior designer to work on a wide variety of projects. We are seeking motivated individuals with curiosity and a passion for learning, strong technical skills in documentation and detailing, and interest in sustainable design as tracked through the ten measures of the AIA Framework for Design Excellence. The selected interior designer will be involved from concept design through construction completion of projects. We seek to hire an individual with a variety of backgrounds and the ability to work across multiple projects, who will thrive in our collaborative studio culture.

Required qualifications include:

• At least a bachelor’s degree in interior design from a CIDA-accredited design school.
• 4-6 years of experience as an interior designer.
• Experience working with furniture and textile manufacturers, creating innovative design solutions, and converting design concepts to real design solutions.
• Proficiency with presentation and graphics software (PowerPoint, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator).
• Advanced proficiency with 3D computer aided drafting (Revit) and familiarity with 2D computer aided drafting (AutoCAD).
• Experience with 3D modeling and rendering (Revit and Enscape) and hand sketching.
• NCIDQ certification preferred.

A WBE-certified firm with a Just label, MSR Design offers competitive salary and benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 401(k) plan; continuing education opportunities; parental leave; and participation in annual bonus and profit-sharing programs. The salary range is $60,000-$75,000. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, digital portfolio, and salary requirements to: officemanager@msrdesign.com

MSR Design values staff flexibility and values in-person collaboration. This is an on-site position. Fully remote candidates will not be considered.

MSR Design is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.