Designer 2 – Interiors

San Francisco, CA RMW architecture & interiors, is an innovative, award-winning architecture and interior design firm, with a collaborative culture. Our mission is to design engaging workplaces for great companies. We are currently experiencing exciting growth and seeking an Interiors Designer 2 to play a pivotal role in our San Francisco studio. Role The Designer 2 designs and prepares documents for a range of project types across several phases including programming, survey and field verification, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documents and construction administration. This role collaborates with other roles in the office and is mentored by designers and architects. The Designer 2 designs to meet project requirements, contributes to the development of architectural site, building and/or interior designs. The Designer 2 role, depending on a project’s scope, size and complexity, may work independently on small-scale projects or within a larger design team on larger, more complex projects. Responsibilities Creates initial design concepts and documentation and seeks team reviewCommunicates with Project Manager, Job Captain and other team members on program, design, budget and schedule for timely and appropriate design development and budget.Develops 3D studies, models, drawing and renderings with some oversight. Provides guidance to junior staff team on these tasks.Prepares and participates in developing presentation techniques that communicate the design concept(s) to the internal teams and clientCreates various design approaches with guidance of team membersDemonstrates knowledge and application of building codes and technical knowledge for projectsApplies standard RMW best practices, details and formsPrepares design and construction documentsUtilizes RMW standard templates, details and formsResearches manufacturers, evaluates and selects materials, finishes, furniture and building systems that align with project goalsWith team support, develops initial concepts to integrate building systems, structure and technology requirementsCoordinates consultants’ work during design phases with oversightDevelops drawing backgrounds for consultantsSupports Construction Administration with site observations, RFIs and submittals Soft Skills Strong follow-through and attention to detail Ability to excel in a creative and collaborative studio environmentStrong desire to collaborate and learn from the team Excellent organizational skills Agility to work across multiple assignments within a team structure Highly effective interpersonal skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Positive attitude with a strong aptitude for learning Able to bring your unique point of view Qualifications Professional degree or recognized equivalentPursing licensure or certification or complete5+ years of relevant experienceAbility to execute high levels of designProblem solver with a strong sense of design, building systems and materials Introductory knowledge: Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rendering software, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office Suite For consideration, please email your resume and work samples to hr@rmw.com referencing the job title on the email subject. No phone calls, please. Salary range $78,000 – $90,000/ per year. RMW is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.