Job Description

Design Assistant Coordinator

§ International hospitality group looking for a creative, well organized detail-oriented design assistant/coordinator for international projects + renovations on existing properties. 5 days in office at Greenwich CT office with potential international travel.  3-5 years of design and construction project coordination experience required. 

Roles & Responsibilities: 

· Responsible for transforming designer’s concepts into three-dimensions designs and coordinating execution at various locations

· Sourcing furniture, fabric & finishes for U.S. and International projects

· Coordinate and oversee international shipments to and from various countries 

· Maintain meticulous documentation of accounting, meetings and sources of all projects 

· Coordinate with international teams on various deadlines and installs 

· Conduct weekly site visits to renovation projects to ensure deadlines are met 

· Assist onsite teams to ensure deadlines are met 

· Must be able to travel internationally as needed

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Preferred Skills: 

· Strong time management skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

· Ability to read and understand construction documentation 

· Proficiency in use of design layout and rendering software (CAD and others)

· Must possess a thorough knowledge of furnishing products including an understanding of fabrics and their functionality as well as product construction, including window coverings, bedding, and upholstered furniture

· Self-starter and ability to execute tasks with direction from owner/designer.

· Very detailed oriented, demonstrate a proactive approach, work with a strong sense of urgency and be extremely organized. This position requires continuous use of problem-solving skills and the ability to understand the “big picture” in terms of cost, productivity, and various deadlines

· Good communicator - language skills a plus (Spanish, Portuguese, Italian) 

· Works well individually and with others

· Interest in art a plus 

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