Location: New York,NY, USA
The Linchpin Co. is a people operations group offering custom recruitment and training services. At Linchpin, we know a company's most valuable resource is its people, and we are people experts!
We will be the point of contact between you and Birch Event Design during the recruitment process, acting as your trusted advisor and coach. We look forward to your interest.
THE RULE AT BIRCH IS: WHATEVER OUR CLIENTS NEED, WHATEVER THEY IMAGINE, WHATEVER THEY DESIRE, WE ARE ALL IN.
What we do what we stand for, what we lose sleep over is never about Birch. It s about our clients. Their dreams. Their plans. The exemplification of their personality or brand. And the lasting, momentous impression that only a Birch experience can leave.
From the initial concept to the final execution, we curate and orchestrate every aspect of the design process to create a truly memorable experience for our clients and their guests. By meticulously coordinating all the elements and managing the logistics, Birch creates an immersive experience where every choice, no matter how small, is purposeful and impactful.
WHO WE RE LOOKING FOR
A rare career opportunity has just been created for a self starting, passionate, bright, hungry, and career-oriented Design Associate to support our industry-leading leading and award-winning design team. You will work closely with designers and clients to understand their needs and collaborate to create visual solutions for design event concepts that align with their objectives.
You re resourceful and an expert problem solver. Assuring a steady completion of workload in a timely manner is key to success in this position.
You should have a strong eye for design and attention to detail, as well as excellent communication and collaboration skills.
This opportunity is a lifestyle career for the right person. You re able to work as needed and hungry to accomplish and grow. You have grit, resilience, and most of all, a burning passion to succeed. You ll be part of an elite but friendly team who are welcoming and hard-working.
HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Passion for bringing teams together and supporting a strong culture
Hungry to achieve and serve
A love of design and an obsession with pleasing our clients
Participating in brainstorming sessions and contributing ideas to
design projects
Ability to support design team in proposal development and
presentations
Creating sketches, renderings, or other visual representations of design
concepts
Communicating with vendors and suppliers to select and source design
elements
Gather detailed information and quotes for preparation of accurate
design proposals
Assist design team with various design and administrative tasks from
initial planning through to project completion
Assisting with project management tasks such as tracking budgets and
project timelines
Developing detailed design specifications and materials lists
Conducting research on design trends and best practices
Ability to adapt to changing project requirements, design trends, and to
refine designs
Communicating with clients or stakeholders
Strong organizational skills and obsession with detail
Possible travel may be required for certain design projects to coordinate
and assist with execution or conduct site inspections
High level of discretion and confidentiality
WHAT YOU NEED TO WIN
A solid understanding of design principles and best practices.
Work effectively under pressure and manage multiple projects
simultaneously
Ability to work efficiently, both as a team and independently
Strong organizational skills and obsession with detail
Proficiency with Google Workplace & tools
High level of discretion and confidentiality
SKILLS THAT WILL GET YOU ON THE TOP OF OUR LIST
A strong design portfolio and sense of style
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
Experience with AutoCAD plans, including but not limited to, floor
plans, furniture plans, elevations, sections and reflected ceiling plans
Experience with project management software
NON-NEGOTIABLE SOFT SKILLS
Delightfully Approachable: high EQ, keeps cool under pressure, an
inspirational person that others can come to with questions, handles
sensitive information with confidentiality & discretion
Proactively Organized: anticipates needs & preferences, timely
execution on deadlines, take-care-of-it-now mentality when needed
Works effectively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams to
deliver stunning design concepts and excellent execution
Strategic thinker, business development and growth creative mindset
Ability to manage several projects at once and thrive in a fast-paced
environment
Holds oneself to a high standard and expects that of others
TELL ME MORE
Based in our beautiful Hudson Yards, Manhattan headquarters
Immediate hire
Salary range of $50,000 - $60,000 depending on experience
Top tier health, dental, 401K with a 4% match, paid time off, paid
holidays, employee assistance program (coaching, mental health
counseling etc) plus additional perks benefits.specialized.com
Dog friendly offices (trained dogs)
Birch is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where all
people thrive. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.