Interior Designer I

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full development and integral design of the store environment from concept through design development, either manual- or computer-generated.
• Uses a working understanding of the H-E-B brand applying them to new interior environments that meet the functional needs of partners, are unique, and exhibit a harmonious approach to use of color, form, scale, lighting, and texture.
• Meet with internal teams to help define the scope, schedule and budget of an interior design project.
• Develop materials, images, and concepts for the visioning process, and assists in the conceptual development phase of a project.
• Creates interior design options which require researching, compiling, and recording information and materials for assigned project work.
• Significantly contributes to Schematic Design & Design Development deliverables.
• Manages small scale department planning and design projects through construction document and installation phases, communicates directly with vendors to define fabrication details, and assists in the change management process.
• Attends construction and vendor site visits and identifies, documents, and elevates potential coordination issues with the Interior Design team.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant interior design experience.
• Relevant project experience.
• Demonstrated experience applying interior design principals to fixture design within a retail environment.
• Working understanding of interior design and space planning, including but not limited to ADA compliance, aisle spacing & customer areas, fixtures & equipment required to operate a department/store, special needs for partner operations & standard operating procedures, and integration of lighting, mechanical, electrical, plumbing & refrigeration infrastructure.
• Direct experience in using Sketchup, REVIT, AutoCAD, 2-D and 3-D modeling and visualization, Bluebeam, and the MS Office suite of products.
• Ability to manage standard interior design deliverables to completion on a weekly basis with direct supervisions by others.
• Tracks completion through project management software.
• Surfaces workload risks and works with the Manager to prioritize tasks.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Intermediate individual contributor in a professional role.
• Works independently within an established framework, receiving detailed instructions only on new assignments.
• Possesses specialized knowledge and skills required to perform the role.
• Applies practical knowledge, learned theories, concepts, principles, and methodologies to difficult but non-complex, conventional assignments.
• Majority of work efforts are focused on meeting objectives related to implementation or delivery of processes, programs, and/or policies.
• Builds productive internal and external working relationships.
• Strong verbal / written / graphic communication skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture or additional role-relevant experience.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Function in a fast-paced, office environment. Work extended hours and/or rotating schedules or more.