Staff Interior Designer - Aviation & Federal (Chesapeake, Arlington)

About the role

The Staff Interior Designer will prepare designs, edit specifications, and prepare conceptual estimates for interior work, repair, and/or renovation of government, airport, and commercial-related facilities. This position creates, designs, and implements interior design and space planning strategies and initiatives to ensure fluidity through the completion of the project.

Responsibilities

• Prepares designs, quantity calculations, designs, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings for interiors of aviation and/or federal facilities.
• Compiles data, provides elementary design computations, assists with preparation of internal design plans and renderings.
• Responsible for furniture purchasing and reconfiguration.
• Researches interior design products and makes recommendations.
• Researches, develops, and selects color, finish, and materials.
• Recommends new ideas, formulas, and methods.
• Led construction administration activities through site visits and review of schedules.
• Maintains conformance with building standards, established architectural practices, and applicable building codes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in interior design, interior architecture, or similar field Required or Master Degree in interior design, interior architecture, or similar field Required
• Minimum four years of interior design experience preferred.
• Demonstrated progress towards achieving NCIDQ certification.
• Portfolio demonstrating design and graphic presentation skills is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of standard interior design concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a problem-solving environment and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• Strong software and computer skills required, including BIM (Revit), Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D rendering software.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, and organization.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Valid driver's license Required.