JOB OPENINGS

Soho Deco is a licensed contractor that specializing in custom design and renovation. We accommodate both commercial and residential projects. Soho Deco has showrooms provide design concept, material selection, and has direct dealership with Miele and Sub-zero Wolf appliances. Our specialty is in modern, contemporary, and European style design, and we offer a one-stop service for all remodeling needs from conception to construction.

We are looking for a team-oriented Project Manager/ Designer with the overall execution of our projects. This person must be able to efficiently communicate and to work with clients, vendors, builders, construction workers, other designers and project managers, drafters, and accounting/purchasing personnel.

The candidate must be able to read Floor Plans, Layouts and Elevations. We especially welcome candidates who have drafting skills and have strong knowledge of construction principles.

• Inspect the project and meet with customers to set expectations
• Provides detailed building survey, schematic design, design development and construction documentation
• Provides working technical drawings for craftsmen and contractors
• Create quotations for clients
• Coordinates work schedules with all required personnel while maintaining clear written and oral communications with customers and management to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner and all quality issues are satisfactorily resolved
• Provide change of orders, and invoices for customers as needed
• Reviews project related paperwork such as drawings and specification, contracts and proposals for services. Ensures adherence to proper procedures regarding contracts, payment arrangements, change orders and closing paperwork
• Manage the procurement of materials including selecting materials and generating Purchase Order
• Obtain city , HOA, or any permit required for projects

• 5+ years related experience in design and construction preferred.
• Knowledge of architectural and interior design, permitting services, and construction management preferred.
• Knowledge of material selections
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to takes initiative and follows through
• Ability to work with multiple projects and to meet deadlines
• Must be persistent, accurate, organized, detail-oriented, flexible, and people-oriented
• Conversational Chinese and understanding of Asian culture to better serve Soho Deco’s largely Asian customer demographic is preferred
• Thorough knowledge of all Soho Deco products and services
• Proficiency at architectural drawings of buildings and details
• Advanced knowledge of digital sketching, rendering skills
• Familiarity with software such as 20/20, Revit, AutoCAD, and SketchUp
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Soho Deco is a licensed contractor that started out specializing in kitchen and bath cabinetry. We have now grown to accommodate both commercial and residential design & construction. Our specialty is in modern, contemporary, and European style design, and we offer a one-stop service for all remodeling needs from conception to construction.

We are currently looking for enthusiastic, talented Drafter/Project Assistant in both City of Industry and Irvine locations.

The main responsibility is to prepare detail plans for residential remodels.  The tasks include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist and coordinate with senior-level designers in developing space planning and layouts for various projects
• Provides working technical drawings for craftsmen and contractors
• Draft 2D and/or 3D visualizations of designs using design software
• Assist with digital presentations for clients using software such as Sketch-Up and PowerPoint
• Learn knowledge of all Soho Deco products and services
• Provide customer service support for walk-in customers or contractors
• Make adjustments and modifications to existing designs based on customer input
• Assist Project Manager with material selection and purchases

• 2 years of college level education in interior design
• Proficiency at architectural drawings of buildings and details
• Advanced knowledge of digital sketching, rendering skills and experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD and Sketch-Up
• Familiarity with software such as 20/20, Revit, 3DMax, and Photoshop
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to take initiative, follow through tasks and meet deadlines for multiple projects
• Knowledge of materials and design standards for kitchen and bath design is a bonus
• Knowledge of construction and plumbing is a bonus
  
• Passion for design with a creative mind
  
• Conversational Chinese and understanding of Asian culture to better serve Soho Kitchen Studio's largely Asian customer demographic is a bonus