Job Description
Under the supervision of a Senior Designer or Design Director, serve as an intermediate-level interior designer responsible for managing defined interior design scopes and leading creative efforts (15%). Coordinate with the Project Manager and Senior Designer/Design Director to lead interior design activities across schematic design, design development, and construction documentation phases, ensuring alignment with the established design vision (10%). With direction from the Senior Designer/Design Director, develop, refine, and implement interior design concepts, space plans, and FF&E strategies for assigned project areas, balancing client objectives, technical requirements, and project constraints (10%). Collaborate closely with Senior Designers and Design Directors to provide design oversight and quality control for drawings, specifications, and presentation materials produced by junior designers (10%). Participate in and help facilitate client presentations, consultant coordination meetings, and internal design reviews related to the interior design scope (5%). Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and vendors to integrate interior design elements seamlessly into the overall project delivery (10%). Assist in meeting the design construction budgets and design schedules for assigned scopes, proactively identifying and communicating risks or issues to senior leadership (5%). Review interior design related submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings, providing clear recommendations and design guidance to project teams (5%). Mentor and support junior interior designers by providing technical direction, reinforcing documentation standards, and guiding design development efforts (10%). Support sustainability and wellness goals by evaluating materials, finishes, and systems in accordance with project requirements and firmwide guidelines (5%). Contribute to proposal development and client presentations by preparing interior design narratives, visual materials, and technical content (5%). Collaborate with marketing teams to develop design content that highlights interior design work and reinforces the firms capabilities (5%). Engage in firmwide design initiatives, knowledge sharing, and process improvement efforts to advance the quality and consistency of interior design delivery (5%). Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid holidays, PTO.
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelors degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Adaptive Reuse, or related/foreign plus 5 years experience as an Interior Designer, Junior Designer, or related. Must have 5 years experience (simultaneous and concurrent with the experience required above) with Supporting renovation and refurbishment projects from concept through completion; Developing detailed AutoCAD drawing sets; Preparing presentation materials including furniture and finish schemes, renderings, FF&E schedules, cut sheets, finish sample packages and pricing packages for client presentations; Supporting finish sourcing and furniture selections throughout schematic design and design development phases; Creating detailed furniture plans to optimize interior layouts, circulation, and functional zoning; and Using AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Ivy. New York does not require a license to work as an Interior Designer; only the title Certified Interior Designer is regulated. No license is required for this position.
The employee may be permitted to telecommute but must reside within normal commuting distance and regularly report to the office as required.
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