Space Designer - Interior Design

About the role

This job provides design support to the Work-space Design Group for Corporate Real Estate Services as it relates to office space planning and Corporate Standards design requirements. Incumbent assists with developing and editing Corporate Standards, and documentation and maintenance of the corporate facility drawing portfolio. Assists and coordinates work associated with the repository for all Corporate Standards and Facility Drawings. Supports both Client Relationship Management and Project Management teams with timely and accurate project design updates. Requires knowledge and experience in design and construction fundamentals; still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills. Incumbent must assure that quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and an environment conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion are considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Responsibilities

• Occupancy, space planning and medium move support:
  • Understand the current occupancy state and develop space planning strategies to accommodate current and forecasted business units needs/requests.
  • Access information databases detailing staffing levels, organizational structure, workflow, adjacency requirements to understand occupancy needs.
  • Provide solutions to better maximize space efficiency and space alignment.
  • Provide support for medium (10‑20 people) moves with Sr Move Manager as needed.
• Design Support – Strategy Planning (Blocking Planning), Schematic Planning (Test‑fits) and As‑built Documentation (Facility Drawings):
  • Work with Relationship Managers to provide design support for medium sized projects (half to full floor renovations) by developing preliminary block planning through test‑fits based on the client’s needs.
  • Provide presentation plans to the client and communicate design, details and phasing of project for review, revisions and approvals.
  • Provide additional drawings to document relocations, phasing, furniture and demolition plans as needed using CAD software.
  • Adhere to corporate policies and corporate standards for space and furniture utilization.
  • Document all facility drawings to adhere to corporate policies and current facility conditions (update to reflect any floor plan changes from construction projects or occupancy changes).
• Corporate Standards Evaluation, Documentation and implementation:
  • Help evaluate, document and maintain the Corporate Standards for the entire Corporation which includes space standards (typical office layout, floor plans, cafeterias, conference rooms, huddle rooms, etc.), furniture standards (private offices, workstations, hot desking, reception, conference rooms, huddle rooms, etc.), finish standards (carpeting, hard flooring, restrooms, lighting, ceiling, branding, etc.), and Employee space standards policies (private office requirements, workstation sizes, etc.).
  • Review and recommend appropriate products for inclusion into Corporate Standards based on product review and evaluation.
  • Ongoing review and evaluation of products to remain current with new trends and appropriate products.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management, internal customers and external consultants, contractors and vendors.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Interior Design (required).
• Substitution: 6 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the degree.
• 3‑5 years of experience in commercial building construction, project management, property management