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Kathy Kuo Home is a luxury online home furnishing retailer and design destination. Become a part of our mission to help others love where they live by joining our diverse team of creative and collaborative minds.
Our Core Values
We Employ Design Thinking
Design is how we approach every task at hand, from our products and spaces to how we design our day, work processes and organization.
We Have Deep Kindness For All
Our business is built by the relationships we have with our customers, vendors, shippers and team members. We share the same spirit of kindness, respect, and willingness to collaborate with all.
We Strive To Be Self-Aware
We are self-reflective and deeply curious about ourselves and our work. We believe that with a deep awareness of oneself, we can develop awareness for others and lead with empathy.
We Play the Long Game
We see an infinite horizon for growth, and we lean into business decisions that have a long lasting impact for the success and evolution of our brand.

OVERVIEW

We’re seeking experienced Senior Interior Designers in the Salt Lake City area, interested in collaborating with our dynamic in-house design team on a project-by-project contract basis. As the Lead Designer on projects, you’ll be empowered to steer the creative direction, sourcing, and overall design vision, supported by our talented internal team. Our internal design team will support asset creation and handle procurement, logistical coordination, installation, and general after-sales support. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-end residential and commercial design in varying budgets as well as managing projects and teams.
Applicants should have excellent communication and organizational skills, sales experience, and outstanding people skills. Your role is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to create functional and beautiful spaces for our clients - drawing from our exceptionally curated product line at Kathy Kuo Home.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7+ years of experience in interior design, with proven experience leading high-quality residential or commercial design projects.
• B.A. in Interior Design or related field
• Able to work remotely within the EST time frame
• Highly proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Highly proficient in AutoCAD and/or Sketchup.
• Rendering capabilities in Rhino, 3Ds Max, and or Vray not required but preferred
• Extraordinary verbal and visual communication skills around functional and emotional design solutions
• Established sourcing network and knowledge of industry suppliers.
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Experience managing design teams or collaborating with support staff

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

• Vetted clients, ready to start the design process - perfect to fill in the gaps when your own business has slowed down, or to help you take on even more projects with our in-house support
• Comprehensive support from our in-house team, allowing you to focus on design leadership and creative direction.
• Opportunity to lead diverse, engaging projects without the overhead of administrative or logistical tasks.
• Collaborative work environment that values creative freedom and professional growth.
  If you’re a seasoned designer seeking engaging contract opportunities, we’d love to hear from you! Please make sure to include your resume, cover letter, and portfolio.

• Lead the creative direction and design concepts for projects, developing inspiration boards, space planning, FF&E, schematic design, construction documents, presentations, and renderings.
• Oversee the sourcing of materials and furnishings within the client’s budget
• Collaborate closely with our in-house team, clearly communicating your vision and requirements.
• Manage timelines and deliverables, ensuring projects meet client expectations and standards of excellence.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders throughout the project’s lifecycle.
• Travel to job sites for in-person projects and installs as needed
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and associate designers through collaborative client engagements.