Interior Designer II - Living Collective

About the role

A certified Interior Designer who applies diversified knowledge of interior design principles, practices, and procedures to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity. Exercises independent judgment in evaluation, selection, and use of standard techniques, solving problems as encountered. Anticipates job expectations and contributes to project and design solutions within Living Collective, which focuses on Senior Living, Multifamily, and Active Adult communities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates on all phases of the design process including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, document preparation, and construction administration.
• Develops interiors concepts based on client vision, project scope, and architectural concept.
• Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions.
• Generates renderings and visual presentations to convey design concepts to clients, including finish plans, specifications, and material selections needed for construction.
• Provides design support and implementation documentation during completion and execution of design concepts.
• Coordinates documentation effort for interiors projects of varying sizes with minimal guidance.
• Maintains awareness of project program documents and schedules, including effectively meeting deadlines.
• Participates in and may assist in leading design presentations internally and externally.
• Collaborates on implementation documentation and conveys design requirements and solutions to the broader design and construction team.
• Participates in the selection and presentation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and lighting, incorporating responsible and sustainable design practices.
• Coordinates and may lead client presentations.
• Develops cost estimates for design proposals.
• Coordinates with the project team on review and approval of final interior and exterior programming, design development documents, construction documents, furnishings selections and purchases, RFIs, and submittals.
• Participates in product presentations to maintain knowledge of industry drivers, products, and materials available on the market.
• Communicates with other disciplines, product representatives, furniture dealers, fabricators, and contractors to incorporate all information into project requirements.
• Participates in and may lead team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues, and coordination with other disciplines.
• May prepare meeting minutes.
• Travel may be required.

Requirements

• Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field.
• Typically 5+ years of experience.
• NCIDQ certification required.
• Sustainable design accreditation strongly preferred.

Skills

• Advanced – expert-level experience, knowledge, or skills in Revit, Bluebeam, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign required.
• Advanced – experience in Twinmotion, Enscape, or other visualization tools required.
• Intermediate – experience and skills in Rhino, Grasshopper, and Dynamo required; advanced preferred.
• Intermediate – skills in AI design tools and virtual reality (e.g., VR headsets and Yulio) required.
• Intermediate – skills in MS Office Suite preferred.
• Intermediate – knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required.
• Intermediate – knowledge of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) to carry out design intent preferred.
• Basic – knowledge of furniture specifications software required; Navisworks preferred.
• Basic – knowledge of building codes and ability to research and incorporate into technical documents required.
• Intermediate – experience managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment required.
• Intermediate – organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously required.
• Basic – ability to communicate and present ideas clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, preferred.
• Intermediate – ability to problem-solve and apply innovative solutions required.
• Intermediate – ability to work and collaborate in a team environment required.
• Advanced – ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required.