Senior Interior Designer

Overview:

Make Lives Better Including Your Own.

Relationships and integrity are the heart of our culture. They help us create a welcoming and inclusive community among our residents, associates and patients that feels like family. They guide us to be open in our communication with each other, and enable us to make the right decisions for the people who have entrusted us with their care. Our relationships and integrity work together to create a positive impact in the lives of the people we touch.

The happiness of those we serve is dependent on the happiness of our associates, so you'll receive a competitive compensation and benefits package with additional perks designed to make you smile. The work you do will be challenging yet rewarding. You'll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness - physical, mental, emotional, and financial. Most of all, we believe you can find purpose, meaning, and the chance to be a part of something bigger than yourself.

If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us!

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

We believe that in order to best serve our residents and patients, we need to first serve our associates. One way we do that is through our benefits. Our offerings include, but are not limited to:

Full-time and part-time associate benefits:

?? 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

?? Benefit plan package

?? Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

?? Associate Compassion Fund

?? Associate Discounts

?? Identity theft protection

?? Pet savings and insurance plans

?? Voluntary benefits available

Full-time associate benefits:

?? Extensive Insurance Plans, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account and more.

?? Paid Time Off

?? Adoption Benefit

?? Tuition Reimbursement

?? Company-provided life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)

?? Voluntary STD and LTD

Please note, Brookdale has adopted a policy requiring all associates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to limited exemptions based on medical conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, or applicable state laws and regulations.

Responsibilities:

Creates a safe, functional, and attractive environment in our senior living communities for all projects (renovation projects or new projects) assigned by the Interior Design Manager in a geographic division.

When required, makes site trips to buildings with Regional Director of Property Management (RDPM) and determines scope of work required for the project.
Creates scope of work and reviews with the Interior Design Manager, Asset Management and Operations.
Maintains communication with Executive Directors, Regional Directors and others throughout entire process.
Meets with designers to manage and approve all projects within the division. Helps to negotiate pricing with vendors and procurement to keep budget inline.
Selects finishes, furnishings and equipment for building and creates finish schedules, furniture & window treatment schedules and diagrams needed for contractors to perform work on site. Reviews all selections with the Interior Design Manager. Sends schedules out for pricing and coordinates with RDPM for budget requirements.
Establishes and maintains detailed records of all specifications and quotes and verifies that all information has been received by the Regional Director of Property Management.
Follows up on installation dates / schedules with the Project Lead/Coordinator and RDPM.
Verifies proper installation of all FF&E and finishes at assigned residences.
Provides a post installation detailed document to Project/Lead Coordinator regarding missing items, damaged goods and contractor punch items upon project close out.
Provides direction to team members as required.
Establishes and maintains detailed electronic project files for future reference.
Attends regional and/or divisional meetings for the specific geographic region.
Completes any additional assigned tasks given by the Interior Design Manager.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Interior Design or Interior Architecture from four-year college or university required; and 6+ years senior living or related industry design experience and/or training required.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements
Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a private vehicle for business use. National Council for Interior Design Qualification is required. Ability to travel up to 30%.

Management/Decision Making
Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these.

Knowledge and Skills

Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of the organization. Ability to calculate figures and amounts. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Standing
Walking
Sitting
Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk or hear
Ability to lift: up to 25 pounds
Vision
Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
Requires Travel: Frequently

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.