Interior Designer Level 2
Edgewood Properties, Inc. · Piscataway, NJ · 3 wk ago
DesignFull-time
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple active projects simultaneously, balancing design quality, schedules, and stakeholder expectations across all phases.
- Help develop project programs and design requirements at the outset of each engagement, setting a clear foundation for execution.
- Create complete construction document (CD) sets for submittal to senior staff, including space plans, floor covering plans, RCPs, electrical plans, and concept elevations.
- Research, interpret, and apply construction codes to drawing documents prior to submittal.
- Adhere to and enforce established design standards and procedures across all project work.
- Develop 3D models to support and communicate overall design concepts through all project phases.
- Prepare digital and physical presentation boards and layouts for design review meetings and ownership approvals.
- Convey design intent clearly and consistently from concept through construction installation.
- Provide construction support and installation oversight to ensure design compliance in the field.
- Lead FF&E product sourcing and specification, coordinating with vendors and internal teams to meet design, budget, and schedule requirements.
- Collaborate with architecture, engineering, and construction teams to ensure design solutions are integrated and buildable.
- Manage up to one direct report, providing clear direction, constructive feedback, and day-to-day support.
- Mentor junior associates, sharing technical knowledge and helping them develop their skills and professional judgment.
- Collaborate effectively across internal resources, vendor partners, and remote teams to keep projects aligned and moving forward.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design from a CIDA-accredited program.
- 4-7 years of professional interior design experience.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated construction knowledge and understanding of how design decisions affect the build process.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.