Senior Interior Designer

About the role

The primary role of the Senior Interior Designer is to interpret and translate the needs and desires of a client as well as any architectural direction set forth into cohesive interior design solutions. This process may involve production of drawings (2D/3D), and written material to support the conceptual direction of interior design and FFE. This individual will often be required to present their ideas in formal and informal settings with a willingness and desire to hear and respond to constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Takes on the primary role in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, studies, and other visual formats.
• Works directly with the project team in development of designs, presentations, and documentation.
• Develops space planning, block planning, and adjacency diagrams in coordination with project program.
• Conceptualizes and develops interior design from both a functional and aesthetic perspective in concert with a client's requirements, budget, and program.
• Participates in the development of the program, vision, and other pre-design efforts including client and consultant meetings.
• Prepares and revises documentation in various project phases to support design intent.
• Utilizes BIM technologies in the development of three-dimensional models of interiors, their components and information for Construction Documentation.
• Interprets and applies building codes and requirements of other regulatory agencies.
• Works collaboratively with the architectural team, conceptualizing, developing and documenting varying aspects of interior design of a project, including but not limited to space planning, interior architecture, interior materials and palette, specifications and FFE.

Requirements

An individual at this level in their career is expected to perform their role within the standard of care acceptable to their peers in the industry. A Senior Interior Designer is expected to work collaboratively with the architectural team, conceptualizing, developing and documenting varying aspects of interior design of a project, including but not limited to space planning, interior architecture, interior materials and palette, specifications and FFE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Interior Design or related field is required.
• IIDA accreditation is preferred.
• Pursuing Interior Design Licensure is preferred, licensure not required.
• Minimum of seven years related experience is required.
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred.

Skills

• Experience with Education, Science and Technology, and Workplace preferred but not required.
• Ambitious ‘self-starter’ ready for career growth opportunities, challenges, and learning opportunities.
• Engages in creative and critical thought.
• Produces design at a level that would be perceived externally as excellent.
• Hand sketches and/or uses other tools to communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.
• Manages time to meet project budget and schedule outlined by Project Manager.
• Holds accountability for design and implementation of project milestones.
• Offers and receives criticism and responds appropriately and professionally.
• Knowledge and application of accessibility codes, applicable building codes.
• Knowledge of building construction systems means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards are expected.
• Understanding of all phases of Interior Design document production.
• Integrates the design principles that impact the human experience of interior spaces into all projects.
• Exhibits maturity and cultural awareness internally and externally.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Short-term/long-term disability plans.
• Emergency travel benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.