Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Interior Designer at Mathias Collective plays a pivotal role in bringing sophisticated interior design projects to life, working under the guidance of the Studio Lead. This position is integral to upholding Mathias Collective’s commitment to design excellence and client satisfaction, encompassing all phases of the design process—from initial concept to project completion.

While Mathias Collective does not adhere to a prescribed aesthetic, our client base often leads to refined, bespoke design choices. This role involves close collaboration with discerning clients, including owners of sports clubs and leaders in the financial and private wealth sectors, requiring a keen ability to translate their unique visions into exceptional spaces.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education - Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design.
• Experience - 5–7 years of high end commercial interior design or architecture experience, with expertise across all phases of the design process.
• Software Proficiency - Advanced skills in Revit, Enscape, Photoshop, InDesign, and AutoCAD.
• Preferred Knowledge - Familiarity with Bluebeam is helpful, but not required.
• Industry Knowledge - Background in contract furniture and sourcing, with experience in hospitality or sports/ entertainment design projects.
• Certification - NCIDQ certification is a strong asset but not required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design Development: Collaborate with the Studio Lead to develop and refine design concepts in line with client needs and project goals.
• Project Documentation: Utilize software tools (Revit, Enscape, Photoshop, InDesign, and AutoCAD) to create detailed design documents, including 3D models and renderings.
• Client and Team Collaboration: Participate in client meetings, communicate design ideas effectively, and ensure alignment between project deliverables and client expectations.
• Product Sourcing and Specifications: Source and specify contract furniture, finishes, and accessories. Manage vendor and supplier relationships for contract furniture and other project materials.
• Project Management Support: Assist in project timelines, site visits, and installation phases to maintain project progress and quality standards.
• Innovation and Creativity: Research current design trends and bring innovative ideas to each project, particularly in hospitality or sports/entertainment design contexts.

SKILLS & TRAITS

The magic of Mathias Collective is in the people. Some skills can be taught, and some traits are innately developed over time. Creating a space to grow professionally and personally is critical to the evolution and future of the company. Desired traits for our next interior designer include, but are not exclusive to:

• Impeccably detail-oriented.
• Be flexible and responsive, motivated, and ambitious.
• Positive attitude.
• Has a growth mentality. Takes direction and is open to feedback.
• Passionate, knowledgeable, and curious about industry design trends and products.
• Engage collective team and leadership to work collaboratively with all teammates -- A “team player.”
• Share values of being trustworthy, inspired by transformation and change, connected, curious about design and business, visionary, and striving to be a valuable team member.
• Possess the self-awareness and vulnerability to find gaps to add to one’s personal value proposition and skillset.
• Highly Creative: Ability to generate innovative ideas and solutions that align with Mathias Collective’s high design standards.
• Resourceful and Proactive: Demonstrates initiative and an “How Can I Help” mentality, with a keen ability to anticipate needs.
• Professional Maturity: Exhibits maturity and professionalism, especially in client interactions and team collaboration.
• Ownership Mindset: Embraces responsibility, respects others, and displays a respectful, service-oriented approach within the team.
• Curious: feels comfortable asking questions and seeking additional information.
• Possesses excellent client presence: articulate, sense of style, empathetic to internalizing client needs, high emotional intelligence, likable, quick on feet, well-read.
• Self-starter: takes initiative with creative & delightful ideas; asks questions.
• Is personally organized and can tolerate ambiguity; able to make order for oneself and others.
• Understand that the client is the top priority.

WORK SCHEDULE AND EXPECTATIONS

Mathias Collective is located at 1005 17th Ave South, Suite 650 in Nashville, Tennessee. Our office operates 9a – 4p Monday through Friday. We set monthly billable targets per position that you will be expected to meet, which will require work outside of office hours. When and where you complete this work will be largely at your discretion.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary based on experience.
• 100% company-paid health insurance plan (medical, dental, and vision; HSA-eligible).
• 140 hours of paid time off annually.
• 10 paid holidays plus a week-long Winter Break.
• 401k – MCo matches up to 3% of employee contribution at 100% and up to 2% additionally at 50%.
• Work From Home Fridays: Option to work remotely on Fridays.
• Think Like an Owner Bonus: Quarterly bonus based on firm performance.
• Paid garage parking at 1005 17th Avenue South

ULTIMATELY YOUR WORK SHOULD:

Further enhance the Mathias Collective reputation as a cadre of design leaders. Expand your expertise in the design industry.

Expand the firm’s capacity to execute high-design projects.

Enhance Mathias Collective’s operational efficiency and efficacy related to design by following processes and systems.

TO APPLY

If this role aligns with your skills and passions and feels like an opportunity where you’d truly thrive —we’d love to hear from you! Please email us at hello@mathiascollective.com with your resume, portfolio, and a brief introduction. Applications submitted through LinkedIn may not be reviewed.

We’re excited to learn more about you and your work!

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