Interior Designer

*About Planeta Design Group (PDG)*Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.Founded in 2006, Planeta Design Group draws from architecture, interior design, fine art, procurement, and project management backgrounds to provide thoughtful, holistic, carefully curated design solutions. Our goal is to create a singular space that reflects our client's vision while expanding their possibilities.Planeta Design Group will handle every aspect of the project. Programming, schematics, and design. Contractor selection and construction administration. Furniture procurement and has fine art advisory. And all the subtle details in between. We collaborate with our clients every step of the way, whether it's finding the perfect spot for a cherished piece of art or taking time to help them think through how they'll use every drawer in their new kitchen.Ultimately, we believe that interior design is about helping our clients curate their life - what they choose to surround themselves with. We want our clients to be part of that process, to enjoy it, and to get everything possible out of it. Whether it's visiting a studio to understand how the artist works, venturing to a workshop to watch a craftsman turn our vision into reality, or talking to a metalworker to get a true sense of how the finish might affect the feel of their entire room. Design is understanding and helping to cultivate our client's curiosity and engage them in an exciting exchange of ideas. We create environments that do not exist.*The PDG Team Difference *PDG provides not just amazing design outcomes, but an exceptional design experience. The work that we do has the ability to truly impact our clients' lives, literally shaping their environment and most intimate spaces. We aim to transform it into an exhilarating and rewarding experience in a process that can often feel stressful and overwhelming to the client.To accomplish this, our team holds each other accountable to the following Team Fundamentals:* Act with integrity - honor your commitments and never compromise on trust.* Engage with enthusiasm - energy is contagious on a team and can inspire amazing results.* Be methodical in planning, but flexible to take action when issues arise* Be curious about our clients and understand what needs and desires they have.* Respect the craft - always be searching for better ways to deliver exceptional design outcomes and client experiences.* Understand that amazing outcomes stem from collaboration, and seek a sense of harmony with team members.* Lead with _both_ confidence and humility.* Listen intently to foster clear communication with all stakeholders.* Set high standard for yourself and your team - help elevate others.* Persistently pursue solutions in spite of obstacles, being flexible, creative, and innovative as needed.* Be the calm in the storm - when things get off track we maintain our composure and work together to course correct.* Our reputation is our greatest asset -everyone represents the firm, their team, and themselves in a professional manner.Our operating principles are about actions. Our core values are about beliefs that bring us together. We find that people who share the following values are likely to fit in at PDG:*Stay Open, Stay Aware (Appreciate Perspective)*Embrace the world with awareness, patience, and an open mind. Anticipate what's ahead while staying present and receptive to what others see and feel.*Communicate with Intention*Be clear, proactive, and compassionate in every exchange. Set expectations, listen deeply, and speak with purpose to build mutual understanding and trust.*Play and Joy Are Essential*Laughter, humor, and delight fuel creativity and connection. Joy can be contagious and allows for people to flourish - bringing forth their best ideas.*Love Your Work*Take pride in your craft and pursue excellence with imagination and dedication.*We Before Me (Maintain Social Cooperation)*Put the collective first. Act with integrity, support others, build trust, and hold each other to high standards.*Live in Questions*Let curiosity lead. Asking "what if?" unlocks new possibilities and drives innovation. By questioning assumptions, we ensure continuous learning and creative evolution.*Job Description*Designers are provide project support in all areas of the office and are capable of organizing and running small sized projects with oversight. Designers should have well rounded experience in all aspects of projects and looking for growth and opportunity to take on more responsibility within projects.The Designers are the backbone of PDG and must demonstrate consistent performance at varying levels of responsibility in design, project leadership and technical competence. They are sought after by clients for their skills and are seen as resources on the team because of their reliable work and design knowledge.While Designers are the project support in the office, PDG prides itself on being flexible and nimble in addressing projects and tasks. At times, everyone needs to pitch in depending on the circumstances and fill gaps within the entire organization. You may be asked to assist with more mundane tasks (e.g., help another designer meet a deadline or select paint colors for a project you are not assigned to normally). We value an ego-less approach to the pursuit of good design.The goal of the Designer is to actively improve their knowledge base and skill sets; taking on more responsibility by learning the methods and work requirements of those more experienced members of the team; and to support and manage others in the design process. Significant talents in design, delivery, or organizational management should be evident both to the individual and to those working with him/her during this level of professional practice. An awareness of personal strengths and interests should be guiding the individual toward appropriate roles and office/team/project contributions.Delivering an exceptional experience requires exceptional communication. We don't let clients sit and wonder where their project stands. We are proactive in communicating - whether we know the answer or not. We do not burden clients with unnecessary communications, but we listen to ensure we know their concerns and take action to address them. Our clients are some of the most demanding clients in the world. Our team takes delivering an exceptional experience to them very seriously and regularly go above and beyond to make that happen.*Position Responsibilities*Designers at PDG are not simply creatives, but are passionate about delivering exceptional client service and demonstrate strong leadership skills to ensure our clients receive unparalleled service as they work with PDG. The following outlines critical activities that are generally required for each of our Design roles.*Project Management** Helps develop design strategy and project goals* Can serve as the primary project team contact for clients and consultants depending on project scale* Researches code and liability restrictions* Effectively coordinates meeting notes, design agendas, and client correspondence* Supports in delivering overall client satisfaction for each project*Design** Adds value to design concepts* Accurately picks up redlined work and highlights work done* Operates as a draftsperson under the supervision of others; including documenting existing conditions and field measurements* Displays attention to detail (spelling, misalignment, fixes errors)* Produces finish board and Image/Concept board layout and production* Digital modeling of sketch options* Convey design ideas with plans, elevations, etc.* Able to take existing drawings and input into Revit or CAD* Maintains Construction Administration logs and drawing sets* Able to develop contacts with industry reps and partners* Programming and conceptual design support* CAD/Revit drafting and visualization skills, Sketch-up, Photoshop, etc.* Integral in the pursuit of great work through design studies and presentation* Producing renderings for presentations* Presentation of design materials* Able to understand the organization and components of a SD, DD and CD set* Performs assignments including basic plans, elevations, renderings, square foot calculations, materials investigations and understands where those fall within a project* Implements design direction according to concept design principles and project goals* Talented in design visualization in one or multiple genres* Exhibits flexibility and creativity in overcoming design obstacles and problem solving* Produces project work that shows consistency with the design direction* Articulates project wide design ideas and direction to others.*Project Execution** Develops details independently and applies them to execute the design intent.* Evaluates materials, products and construction systems based on project cost impact and appropriateness* Takes responsibility for clear, concise and accurate design development and construction documentation.* Produces or assists in the production of cartoon sets, redlines sets, and checklists for team members*Computer Skills** Digital file management and standards* AutoCAD/Revit - building information modeling* Sketch-up - 3d Modeling and Photoshop - image editing* Outlook, email and meeting organizing* Microsoft Office Suite - Word and Excel spreadsheets*Additional Requirements*Most candidates for this position will satisfy the following requirements:* Minimum recommended professional experience: 6 years* Professional degree from an Accredited Institution* Strong design, management, and delivery skills* Evident team leadership ability* Able to work in a team* Clear communication and responsiveness to the leadership, junior members of the team, clients, vendors/contractors* Marketing actively and making connections - build the network* Must exhibit a thorough working knowledge of the practice of design, with demonstrated capability in the areas of design, management and technical proficiency* Must demonstrate a high level of credibility and reliability to both senior and junior staff as well as to the client* Responsible for the development of design and CDs for the entire project, coordination with consultant services, preparation of presentations to the client and supervision of junior personnel; as required* Actively participate in the organization and continuing professional educationJob Type: Full-timePay: From $60,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shiftApplication Question(s):* Please provide relevant work examples.Ability to Commute:* Boston, MA 02118 (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Boston, MA 02118: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person

Created: 2025-08-13