Interior Designer III

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of project complexity to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution, and living design.
• Exhibit advanced understanding and independent development of interior design concepts and integration of the architectural design process and in market sector.
• Execute contract documents, including but not limited to floor plans and details, reflected ceiling plans, mill work design, furniture layouts, finish plans, and schedules.
• Exercise critical judgement in creating materials and models for client presentations.
• Develop graphic communication skills to illustrate design concepts.
• Influence and manipulates design elements such as spatial layout, color, light, texture, and scale.
• Research manufacturers and select colors, finishes, materials, lighting, and furniture for interior application, ensuring sustainability goals of the firm are maintained.
• Begin to take ownership of project scope, budgets, and deliverables.
• Provide programming and space planning analysis as well as area calculations.
• Implement a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects, within the scope of schedule and budget, in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
• Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Support growth of others.
• Express curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
• Take increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
• Participate in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
• Keep open and proactive communication within team and with designated team leader.
• Communicate ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
• Coordinate effectively and participates in meetings with clients, partners, and consultants.

Technical Skills

• BIM
• Building codes and guidelines as applicable (ADA, FGI, etc)
• Basic knowledge in programming, planning, and site analysis
• Preliminary design studies
• Contract documents
• Field observations and measurements
• Life safety requirements
• Furniture and interior product specifications
• Construction contract administration
• Software: Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
• Advanced Revit
• Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
• Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
• Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
• Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
• Environmental Analysis software such as Ladybug and Climate Studio

Certifications & Education

• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
• Preparing for NCIDQ
• Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture, or related discipline required